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Prairie Home Hospice announces fundraising campaign with Alter Metal Recycling
Alter Metal Recycling is hosting a fundraising event for the benefit of Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care, a nonprofit organization incorporated in 1984 to provide hospice care and services to terminally ill persons and their families.
Students enjoy long anticipated snowfall
After the snow students at the Lakeview School finally got their pile to climb.
SMACs annual artist retreat scheduled May 3rd-4th
On Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council hosts their annual Artist Retreat at the Danebod Folk School in Tyler.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 20th: South Western Prairie Outdoor Club 13th annual banquet at the Wood Lake Community Center.
ECS Staff and Students Rocked their Socks on March 21
In honor of March 21 as World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, staff and students at ECHO Charter School wore matching Rock Your Socks t-shirts and many wore striped and/or mismatched socks.
Before starting an outdoor home improvement project, call 811 before you dig
I’ve dug here before … I’m sure it’s OK.
Bear hunt lottery applications available
Prospective bear hunters have until Friday, May 3 to apply for a bear hunting license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Minnesota state park summer tours now taking reservations
This summer, Minnesota state parks will offer tours introducing visitors to the Iron Ranges’ mining history, prairie life, and the longest cave in the state.Reservations are now available for tours at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine, Blue Mounds, and Forestville/Mystery Cave state parks.
News from Countryside Public Health: April is Severe Weather Awareness Month
Hi, my name is Dawn Bjorgan and I am the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Countryside Public Health.
Ask a Trooper: No seatbelts on school buses…
Question: I am puzzled as to why seat belts are mandatory in vehicles along with a fine for not complying but our precious cargo in school buses are not required to wear them?Answer: School buses are one of the safest modes of transportation even without seatbelts.