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Veterans Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for February 13
A Veterans town hall meeting is scheduled on Feb.

Big Stone Lake State Park featured on 2024 state park vehicle permit
People might already know that the 2024 state park vehicle permit sticker features Big Stone Lake State Park, but do they know the story about how the park got selected for the permit?When deciding which park to feature, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources considers several factors and looks to highlight parks from across the state as well as a variety of natural features.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, February 10th: 2nd Annual Wood Lake Fire Department Fish Fry 5 p.m.

ECHO Charter School goes on Goose Chase
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Minnesota National Guard Red Bulls Deploy to Middle East
Thursday, the Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Infantry Division “Red Bulls” and their family members and friends will gather for a deployment ceremony where more than 550 Soldiers of the division’s headquarters will deploy as part of a regularly scheduled deployment.“The 34th Infantry Division has a long and storied history of faithful service to our nation,” said Army Maj.

Ask a Trooper: Headlights on for Safety
Question: I have noticed cars that can’t be seen in the day when they fail to turn on their lights on during the recent fog.


Minnesota West Biology instructor and students shine in Plant the Moon Challenge
MIn an innovative and hands-on project, Minnesota West Biology Instructor Heidi Tarus was awarded four new kits this fall for the Plant the Moon Challenge.

M State launches cannabis certificate programs
Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) has announced a new collaboration with cannabis education and training leader Green Flower to offer three new certificate programs designed to prepare students for careers in the cannabis industry.

Prairie Five Meals receives Community Impact Grant
Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.’s Prairie Five Meals program has received a Community Impact Grant of $8,000 from the United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN).