Over the past year and a half, I have joined several mayors from around the state in an online noon meeting, often every two weeks and lately every month. Mayors from Metro area cities of St. Louis Park, Edina, Lakeville, Minnetonka, Egan, Burnsville, and Savage are usually there. Greater Minnesota Mayors are from Fergus Falls, Marshall, Becker, Willmar, Moorhead, Duluth, Northfield, Bemidji, Ely, and Rochester.
Employees from Avera working in Granite Falls, Marshall and Tyler held their workplace campaign to benefit United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN). Employees contributed $9,120 through payroll pledges, donations and special events. Avera made an additional investment of $5,411 for a total campaign of $14,531.
Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office Moen, Jeremy Lynn, Canby; Offense date 11/7/21 Domestic Assault - GM - Subsequent Violation (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 11/29/2021 Guilty; Disposition 11/29/2021 Convicted; Court Decision 01/05/2022 Sentenced; Local Confinement (365 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 362 Days For 2 Yr Credit for time served: 3 Days); $300 Fine. .
For more than 20 years, the nine districts making up the Minnesota River Valley Education District (MRVED), have benefitted from a conference that takes place annually that provides educational and networking opportunities. This week, after a one-year break due to COVID-19, educators from those districts gathered at the Lac qui Parle Valley High School once again for the annual MELT (MRVED Educators Learning Together) Conference.
My condolences to the family of Gary Holtan. Gary married Marie Johnson Holtan.
Still in the “Season After Epiphany” we are finding God in all kinds of places. We are reminded of these epiphanies of God, these appearances, these manifestations so that we too can find God in our lives.
Avera is launching an overarching branding campaign with the theme of Moving Health Forward. Avera’s goal is to move health forward, both as an organization and as individuals for better health.
January is Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month as well as National Stalking Awareness Month. WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs, Inc. (WRAP) has been and continues to serve victims of trafficking since 2020 as well as victims of domestic violence since 1994 in Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood and Yellow Medicine Counties. The goal of this article is to bring awareness and education of human trafficking and stalking to our communities. It is important to understand the basics of these subjects and start the conversation regarding these crimes. Human trafficking and stalking happen even in our rural communities, even though it is hard for most to believe, and we want to believe where we live is safe for everyone.
Snowmobile trail conditions vary throughout Minnesota but, in areas where there’s good snow, riders have been getting out with gusto. Snowmobile tracks are common sights in road ditches, on trails and atop the ice.
There is a daily fee for all guests. When there is not a Lifeguard on Duty, you must be at least 18 years old to be in the pool area. Adults with children under 18 must be in the water with their children. The diving board will not be available when there are no LG’s on duty. Proper swimwear is required for all guests, and everyone must take a quick shower before entering the pools. Please bring 2 pairs of shoes when coming in to work out!