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!
As more Americans reach older adulthood, the importance of supporting lifelong health and wellbeing continues to grow. Each September, Healthy Aging Month shines a spotlight on the opportunities that come with aging and encourages people to take steps toward a vibrant, fulfilling life. Healthy aging recognizes the value of nurturing physical, emotional, social, financial, and spiritual wellness at every stage.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is recruiting new members to serve on key advisory groups related to fish and wildlife management, recreation, natural heritage, and conservation policy and funding. Interested people can learn more and apply until 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 on the Engage with DNR webpage (engage.dnr.state.mn.us/advisory-group-appointment-opportunities).
In an outbuilding on our farm that we’ve called the Spyhouse – from its window, with binoculars and a lack of haze, you can get a pretty good view of the grain mill in Cottonwood – there are many things.
MN State Patrol - Marshall
At the recent meeting of the Yellow Medicine East School Board, the election results from the August 12th special election were certified.
If you’ve seen something about a pie-related gathering at the YES! House on September 17th, you’re not alone; I confess to having seen the newsletter in my inbox, skimming it while thinking no thoughts other than “mm, pie” and “what a well-designed flyer,” and continuing on weeding my mail.
Last week, the Yellow Medicine East Volleyball team took on Hancock for a 2-3 loss. Leaders in the game included Alana Almich who scored 19 kills, while Abbey Bones scored 10 kills, one ace block. Complete scoring follows:
There’s a certain kind of magic to living in a small town that means that you just know that you’re going to run into three people you know during every trip to the grocery store before you even make it out of the produce aisle. The lettuce might wilt before you get home, but at least you’ll know who’s remodeling their kitchen, whose cousin’s dog is missing and what’s going into the old empty building on Prentice Street.
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