YME Tennis takes on MCA
Last week, the Yellow Medicine East Girls Varsity Tennis team took on Morris/Chokio-Alberta for a 2-5 loss. Leaders in the match included Sarana West who defeated her opponent in singles. Complete scoring follows:
September 2025
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Ask a Trooper: Distracted driving…
Question: I know the distracted driving law has been around for a while now, but can you please talk about it some more?
Minnesota communities to benefit from historic $12 million in grants to strengthen urban, community forests
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.
Minnesota DNR webinar series has new sessions this fall
Webinars on deer hunting, waterfowl, trail cameras and fish are included in the fall lineup of the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Statewide pheasant numbers up nearly 50% from 2024
Pheasant numbers in the 2025 Minnesota August Roadside Survey were up nearly 50% from 2024 and 21% above the 10-year average, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
2024 small game survey results available from Minnesota DNR
The number of small game hunters in Minnesota in 2024 decreased slightly from 2023 and was 5% below the 10-year average. Overall, 228,661 small game licenses were sold for the 2024 hunting seasons, compared to the 10-year average of 240,812 small game licenses. But like the previous season, hunters who pursued the top small game species (waterfowl, grouse and pheasants) had similar or slightly better success rates compared to the 10-year averages, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ small game hunter mail survey.
Beyond Reason: The killing…
This morning, before my first cup of coffee, I took twelve lives. By happy hour, another twenty-four. I counted.
Live Well, Age Wisely: Prairie Five’s Senior Expo Returns…
If you haven’t registered for Prairie Five’s Senior Expo yet, consider doing so today! On hiatus since 2019, we’re ready to welcome you back to this wonderful event once again. The Senior Expo takes place on Wednesday, September 24th at the Montevideo Community Center, located at 550 South 1st Street in Montevideo. Free transportation will be available through Prairie Five RIDES for this event with pick-up spots in Benson, Appleton, Ortonville, Madison, Canby, and Clarkfield. As of this writing, pick-up times are still being arranged. Registration forms are available at each Prairie Five office and allow you indicate if you’d like to use the free transportation; you can call also call 320-269-6578 to register. When the ride schedule is in place, you’ll receive a call with those details.
News from Countryside Public Health: Preparedness starts at home…
Every September since 2004, FEMA’s Ready Campaign has recognized National Preparedness Month, a time to encourage Americans to take steps toward being ready for emergencies. This year’s theme “Preparedness Starts at Home” - is a reminder that small actions taken today can make a big difference when the unexpected happens!