Over the years, it is easy for records to be lost or destroyed, which may cause a scramble to find replacements in certain situations. The same could be said to be the case with the Echo Legion Auxiliary’s new grave marker project.
On August 20, 2025, at approximately 1:40 PM, the Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting that an individual in a skid loader had slid down into a drainage ditch and was trapped in the loader near the 2900 block of 440th Street, in rural Clarkfield, Minnesota.
In another community project, the Montevideo American Legion Riders purchased emergency blankets which law enforcement officers can use at accident/trauma scenes.
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The Minnesota Valley Community Concert Association (MVCCA) has worked for over sixty years to bring music and cultural experiences to West Central Minnesota. This exposure to quality performances supports, promotes and enriches music learning and appreciation. MVCCA Board and membership wishes to share with the community their passion for a variety of entertainment ranging from classical to choral to tribute acts to comedy and much more.
I believe it was Justin Bieber who once asked: Is it too late now to say sorry? I can’t tell you his conclusion because I have not listened to the whole song. I mean, I’ve started the song and it’s come to an end, but the mind wanders. That said, after a quick search, it seems like J.B. left the issue vaguely unresolved. To me, that sounds unsatisfying and dumb. So I kept searching and those on the internet that say they know assure me: it is generally never too late to say sorry. This teaches us the answer you’re looking for is out there if you’re just willing to look.
It’s no secret that the best days of school are the first and the last day of school, while every day in-between depends on how much homework your teachers assign, or the difficulty of the tests given. While it’s been years since I’ve experienced the first day of school, the excitement of gathering my freshly sharpened pencils and shiny notebooks remains as clear in my mind as the route to my high school locker.
August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on self-care, stress management, and building healthy habits that support overall well-being. In our busy lives, it’s easy to put ourselves last, but caring for our physical, mental, and emotional health is essential—not a luxury. Even small, intentional steps toward wellness can boost energy, improve resilience, and help us show up as our best selves for the people and commitments that matter most. This month invites us to pause, reflect, and invest in ourselves.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for $12 million in grants to help communities plant, maintain and protect trees across the state.