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Annual Pezihutazizi Oyate Traditional Wacipi held
Over the weekend, the annual Upper Sioux Community traditional Wacipi was held. The event is a cultural tradition that includes the gathering of generations to celebrate life, pride and honor. The word “Wacipi” means “they dance” in Dakota Language.
CROP Taskforce Announces Availability of Local Grant Funding
The Community Response to Opioids Program (CROP) Taskforce, serving Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties, is announcing that Round II of Local Grant Funding is now available for local organizations to apply for, through September 15, 2025. The CROP Taskforce is dedicated to advancing local solutions that save lives and support individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use.
Bradley Rossow Gets First Fiesta City Win at the Chippewa County Fair
A field of fifty-six cars were in the pits at Fiesta City Speedway for the Chippewa County Fair.
Fagen Fighters WWI Museum hosts Victory at Sea
On August 16th and 17th, the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum is hosting “Victory at Sea” in honor of the Navy and Marine 250th anniversary. This year’s event will be honoring, in particular, America’s last living WWII Navy Ace, Donald M. McPherson, who will be traveling from his home in Nebraska to the Fagen Fighters World War II Museum.
Wildfire smoke expected to linger into late fall
Once again, the Canadian wildfires have impacted the air quality in Minnesota. We saw smoke spill into the state from Canada last week, and it lingered into early this week.
Ask a Trooper: Pulling campers and trailers…
Question: I see a lot of motorists pulling campers and trailers that don’t have experience or simply don’t know what they are doing. I see some crashes that I suspect are due to this. Can you talk about pulling campers and trailers?
Veterans Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for August 12 in Montevideo
A Veterans town hall meeting is scheduled on Aug. 12, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the VA Clinic in Montevideo, located at 814 North 11th Street, in Montevideo.
Life’s a Dance taps new business
Laura Kosen of Cottonwood made a return engagement during Cottonwood Coming Home Days with her Macrame Hat Bar held at RLee’s Emporium on Main Street Cottonwood.
Deer season details available now and hunting licenses on sale
Hunters can now review the 2025 Minnesota deer hunting regulations, and deer hunting licenses are now available to purchase.