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County board addresses Garvin Park fees
While the Lyon County Board of Commissioners may have set its 2022 fees during the final meeting of 2021, feedback from the parks board had members revisiting fees at Garvin Park at Tuesday’s meeting.
Voting rights legislation, voter registration events
Two events will be held next week as alternatives to MLK Day events at SMSU, which were canceled at the request of Dr. King’s family. There will be an information table from 1-4 p.m. in the Student Center, upper level, from Tuesday, Jan. 18 through Thursday, Jan. 20. Information will be available about the voting rights act and how to register to vote. That event is sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Campus Compact, and student organizations.
Tucker Anderson wins Lakeview Spelling Bee
The Lakeview Spelling Bee took place on January 13, 2022. After 14 rounds and 132 words, Tucker Anderson, a 6th grader, came out with the victory. Easton Rothschadl, also a 6th grader, took second place, followed by Alex Thostenson, a 7th grader, in third place. Tucker will move on to the Regional Bee on February 1st in Redwood Falls. The pronouncer was Stephanie Lundberg and judges included Susanne Lee and Courtney Frie.
North Star Mutual Insurance Company promotions
Shelby Buchholz has been promoted to Underwriter Sarah Nickelson has been promoted to Senior System Analyst Kira Smieja has been promoted to Senior Policy Processing Technician .
Shelly Bednar Joins Local Office of Ameriprise Financial
Shelly Bednar has joined the Montevideo office of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. as a financial advisor. She is joining Legacy Financial Partners, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Their office is located at 525 Legion Dr, Ste 4, in Montevideo.
Mystiques place in Dawson competition
The Lakeview Mystiques Varsity High Kick team placed 6th at the Dawson meet over the weekend. KAREN BERG The Mystiques Varsity Jazz team took 4th place at the Dawson competition.
Yellow Medicine County and surrounding townships celebrate 150th anniversary
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the conception of Yellow Medicine County, Yellow Medicine City, Minnesota Falls, Granite Falls, and the 25 townships. In 1803, Minnesota became part of what was then the Louisiana Purchase. By spring of 1849, what would be called the Minnesota Territory (including the Dakotas, Wyoming, and Montana) was formed from what was then Michigan, Wisconsin, and Iowa. That summer, the northern tier of townships in Yellow Medicine County was a part of what was then “Dahkota” County and the southern tier of townships in Yellow Medicine County were a part of what was them “Waubashaw” County. These were two of nine counties forming what was then Minnesota Territory. The western boundary of the State of Minnesota was set at the Red River of the North, Lake Travers, Big Stone Lake, and the Corteau des Prairie boundary between Minnesota and South Dakota. Everything to the east of this boundary was in the state of Minnesota and everything to the west was in the newly formed “Dakota Territory.”
Minnesota West Community & Technical College hosts Explore Event at Granite Falls campus
Minnesota West Community & Technical College will host a career exploration day at the Granite Falls Campus, Wednesday, January 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This event is open to the public and will give prospective students of all ages a chance to discover what it is like to be part of the Welding or Powerline Technician programs which are available on the Granite Falls Campus.
Kimberly Brown to present concert, breakfast program duringMLK Events at Southwest Minnesota State
“Celebrating the Unsung Heroines of the Civil Rights Movement” is the theme for events surrounding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Learn about high school clay target league in webinar
Anyone interested in learning more about the high school clay target league is invited to a free webinar with Jason Kelvie from the USA High School Clay Target League. Kelvie will provide information about how to register your school program, divisions of competition, when the league starts shooting and competing in high school clay target shoots, and state championships.