I Can! is an award-winning series of outdoor programs that helps beginners of all ages and backgrounds learn new outdoor skills in a beautiful state park or recreation area setting. Programs begin the first weekend in June and continue through the end of August. They include:
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency As snow melts across Minnesota, it’s time for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to kick off its popular program that relies on Minnesotans to monitor our 12,000+ lakes and 92,000+ miles of streams: the Volunteer Water Monitoring Program. 50 years of environmental stewardship We’re celebrating 50 years this year! When the University of Minnesota launched the Volunteer Water Monitoring Program in 1973, it would go on to become the second oldest, and still active, volunteer water monitoring program in the nation.
The next Neighboring Event Series to be held at the YES! House downtown is Explore Upcoming Solar Eclipses Visible in the U.S. on Saturday, April 15th from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. This event is being led by Joe Hauger who will be talking about astronomy.
Are you ready for severe weather? Each year, Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), in collaboration with the National Weather Service sponsors Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. The week is designed to refresh, remind and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. It’s also a great time to make and practice your emergency plan and build or refresh your emergency preparedness kit.
Feature is taking a one week hiatus this week due to the holiday. In the meantime, feel free to continue nominating those you know who help to build community - whether it’s through small things, or very large, life-changing things. Those who inspire ideas in others they may not have considered, and who would offer words of encouragement from a place of having overcome their own challenges to be more involved in community.
Last week, five Yellow Medicine East students traveled to Lakeview to compete in the local region’s solo/ensemble contest. Devin Ladwig (baritone) received an Excellent Rating on his vocal solo. Abbagail Green (clarinet), Ashton Helgeson (mezzo), Zach Mc-Geary (Tenor), and Hannah Stark (soprano) all received Superior Ratings for their solos.
Yellow Medicine East boasts a senior-heavy baseball roster this spring, which has 12th-year coach Trevor Schulte and his players beaming with confidence ahead of the 2023 season. “Nine experienced seniors, who have been tested in tight games throughout their careers,” Schulte said on Monday morning, when asked to define the strength of the mighty Sting.
Pickleball at the KCC: Groups are playing on the following days / times: Mondays & Wednesdays - 1:00pm – 3:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays nights - 6:00pm - 8:00pm Fridays - 9:00am 11:00am FREE for members, and just the daily fee for non-members. No experience necessary.
Late Monday afternoon, a force of officers from the Cooperative Enforcement Effort (CEE) VI Drug and Gang Task Force, along with officers from the Granite… Login to continue reading Login…
The following are recordings from the public meeting held in Granite Falls on April 5th hosted by State Representative Chris Swedzinski and Senator Gary Dahms.… Login to continue reading Login…