May 2025
First annual UnstoppABLE games held
The 1st annual MRVED UnstoppABLE Games took place at SMSU in Marshall on April 30, 2025. 50 students were invited from 9 surrounding school districts including Benson, Dawson-Boyd, Lac qu Parle Valley, Lakeview, Minneota, Montevideo, Ortonville, Renville County West, and Yellow Medicine East. The UnstoppABLE Games were meant to provide an inclusive experience for students with disabilities while participating in track and field events.
Little moisture in the forecast
We had an amazing weekend in the area! On Sunday we had temperatures in the mid to upper 70s and lower 80s throughout the region.
Ask a Trooper: Flashing Yellow Arrow…
Question: In one day, Monday I had three incidents where cars did not yield right of way when they had a flashing left turn arrow. I have observed several other incidents involving other drives as well. It seems of late people seem to think the flashing arrow gives them the right of way.
Beyond Reason: Or current resident…
As Steve Martin famously said, “Some people have a way with words. Others… no have way.” I fancy myself in the first camp. I’m kind of a word guy. I love the way words look. I love the way words sound. I love the way words land. I love when you put words together and the combination is like a perfect martini. It elevates, invigorates, and you shouldn’t need that many to get where you’re going.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 8th: An Evening of Generosity Swap with Ifrah Mansour - Craft Your Own Fabric Leaf of Generosity at the YES! House 5:30 p.m.
Three first time feature winners at Fiesta City Speedway
A total of 86 cars were in the pits for the 2025 season opener at Fiesta City Speedway.
Granite Falls-Based Yellow Medicine County Chemical Health Coalition joins national Prevention Week celebrations across the country
On May 11-17, the Yellow Medicine County Chemical Health Coalition will join communities across the country in celebrating the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Prevention Week 2025 to increase public awareness of, and action around, mental health and substance misuse disorders.
Adopt a Highway volunteers remove nearly 29,000 bags of trash in 2024 from Minnesota highways
The Minnesota Department of Transportation appreciates the hard work of thousands of Adopt a Highway volunteers statewide who help keep Minnesota roadsides clean and free of litter each year and we invite more people to join this important program, and motorists are reminded to give volunteers plenty of safe space to work.