Recent significant snow events are impacting winter recreation access in state parks and trails in northern Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Heavy, wet snowfall last week made many roads and trails impassable and cut power to several state parks. Additional snow and bitter cold temperatures this week further impacted conditions at some state parks and trails across Minnesota.
Snow and wind lead to the Minnesota Department of Transportation to either close or issue a “no travel” advisory throughout most of Southwestern Minnesota on Friday. In Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Kandiyohi, Pipestone, Redwood and most of Yellow Medicine and Renville, all state highways were closed as of 2:15 p.m. on Friday. Blowing snow caused drifting with drifts reaching up to six feet in some areas, and near zero visibility. Throughout the affected area, stalled and stranded vehicles added to the problem, blocking the roadways without the ability to see them in advance. The negative temperatures made the situation more dangerous, as emergency crews worked to rescue stranded motorists. The forecast for this week remains above zero, offering an opportunity for the area to thoroughly clean up the accumulated snow.
Ron and Pam Schultz have been nominated as the Chippewa County Outstanding Conservationists of the Year for 2022. Ron and Pam were nominated by the Chippewa County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for their conservation and farm stewardship efforts.
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Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office Groothuis, Jordan John, Clarkfield; Offense date 8/15/22 Criminal - Assault - Domestic Assault - Fear (Misdemeanor); Plea 10/24/22 Guilty; Disposition 12/19/22 Stay of adjudication; Court Decision 12/19/22 Continued Local Confinement (2 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 0 Days Credit for time served: 2 Days); $250 Fine. Nelson, Kayley Katherine, Willmar; Offense date 8/14/22 Offering Forged Check (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 12/19/22 Guilty; Disposition 12/19/22 Convicted; Court Decision 12/19/22 Sentenced Local Confinement (365 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 365 Days for 1 Yr); $200 Fine.
Wow, what a week we had last week with some plowable snow, but also bitterly cold temperatures and very dangerously cold wind chills. If you were outside at all on Thursday or Friday, it literally hurt a great deal on exposed skin. The National Weather Service was busy issuing Blizzard Warnings, Winter Storm Warnings, and Wind Chill Warnings as we headed into the Christmas/Holiday Weekend.
World War II Veterans gathered in front of the planes similar to the ones they flew at this summers Fagen Fighters WWII Museum’s Air Show to talk about their experiences. (Left to right) Lt.
Saturday, December 31st: I am, He Said - A celebration of Neil Diamond starring Matt Vee and The Killer Vees will be held at Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort. A free New Years Eve shuttle will be provided for the City of Granite Falls. Tickets available on Prairie’s Edge Casino Resorts website.
January 2022 -Prairie Fire Wordsmiths, a business born of the literary minds of Christine Utz and Jessie Hennen offered workshops in the local area. -Prairie Five Community Action developed a tablet lending library.