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49th Annual “The Good Old Days & Threshing Show” held
August 3rd through 4th, the Pioneer Power Inc’s 49th annual “The Good Old Days & Threshing Show” was held in Hanley Falls.
Local band to perform at Wood Lake Fair
Local band Nautical Moth will be taking the stage at this year’s Wood Lake Fair on Monday, August 19th from 8 p.m.
Landowners secure EAW to address quarry concerns raised in petition
Over 30 concerned citizens packed the Redwood County Planning Commission’s July 30th meeting to discuss the Application for an Extraction Interim Use Permit of Duro Rock Supply Co and Artesian Properties LLC.
Ask a Trooper: Route Signs…
Question: Hello, I have a new driver and they are having a difficult time knowing what type of road they are driving on, whether it is an interstate, state highway or county road.
Ask a Trooper: Sign Question…
Question: Since I’ve moved to Minnesota, I’ve seen many drivers use right turn lanes as a bypass lane.
Commissioners declare state of emergency for Lyon County
The Lyon County Board on July 16 passed a resolution declaring a state of emergency in Lyon County.The move was in response to excessive rains and high winds from June 16-22, specifically, a flooding event on June 21.Lyon County Emergency Manager Emily Coequyt informed the board Tuesday that the County has has exceeded the state threshold for funding by $20,000.“We won’t meet the Federal (threshold), but with the State we can get back 75% of what we spend,” Coequyt said.
Farm transition and estate planning webinars
The University of Minnesota Extension is presenting four webinars on introductory farm transition and estate planning.
Permit requesting to re-open Swedes Forest Quarry met with strong opposition
On July 30th, a meeting of the Redwood County Planning Commission was held with one of the topics being a continuation of a public hearing on the Application for Extraction Interim Use Permit by Rodney Paskewitz of Duro Rock Supply Co.
Women in Ag Retreat hosted by U of M Extension and friends of Frog Tree Farm
University of Minnesota Extension is hosting an upcoming Annie’s Project event, a transformative two-day retreat dedicated to fostering connections, sharing knowledge, and empowering women passionate about agriculture.
4th Annual SquidFest Community Art Festival: Dive into the Excitement in GraniteFalls on September 14th
Prepare for an unforgettable celebration as the Only SquidFest in the Midwest returns for its fourth year.