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Launching boats might be difficult this spring as drought conditions persist
Minnesota boaters could find launching watercraft difficult this spring due to low water levels on many lakes and rivers.
Laker 2nd graders hold annual Mall event
Lakeview 2nd Graders had their annual shopping mall opening this year that allowed them to practice multiple different math skills.
Annual Wood Lake Easter Egg Hunt held
The Wood Lake Community Club hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Wood Lake Community Center last Saturday for area youth.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 6th: Healing Hearts Night at the Barn at Lee Mar Ranch Equine Center.
Minnesota West program offerings provide technical skills in variety of fields
Over the last couple of years, Minnesota West Community & Technical College’s Granite Falls campus has added new programming to provide technical skills in a variety of fields.
Ask a Trooper: Buying a vehicle…
Question: I am looking at purchasing my first vehicle but I am worried about scams.
Balaton housing project supported by Lyon County
The Lyon County Board of Commissioners on March 5 showed its support of a housing project in Balaton.The plan in Balaton is to retrofit the former Colonial Manor building into 10 to 11 units of housing, which would be leased out.
Warm-up for the weekend
We had nice weather for Easter Sunday for everyone traveling home from either seeing family or from Spring Break.
2024 Power of the Purse Event to support Early Childhood Literacy Programs
Don’t miss out on Power of the Purse, hosted by Women United of United Way of Southwest Minnesota—an event that blends fun with purpose.
Countryside Public Health works to promote local foods in five county region
At the recent Local Foods Forum hosted by Land Stewardship Project, Ashlie Wubben, Health Educator at Countryside Public Health’s SHIP program, spoke about the services the program has provided throughout the five county region over the recent years.