Thursday, May 1: Flip the Script on Aging - Older Americans Banquet KCC Social hour 5:30 - music, meal, essays, door prizes. Advance tickets only on sale until April 16 from Senior Advisory Board Members or at GF Senior Advocate Office.
A single tree can offer shade, wildlife habitat, and a place for neighbors to gather. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites all Minnesotans to celebrate Arbor Day and Arbor Month by planting trees and connecting with their neighbors under this year’s theme, “Plant It Forward: A tree planted today grows a stronger community tomorrow.”
Thee Dr. Kathleen Jordan Project is very active in 2025. The successful 2024 tribute event, attended by almost 1000 people, launched many new activities.
Last week, the Yellow Medicine East Varsity Track & Field team traveled to Tracy to compete in the Panther Invitational. The girls team took home the 8th place spot with a score of 38 while the boys team scored 44 points, also taking the 8th place spot. Top three scorers follows:
Last week, the Yellow Medicine East Boys Varsity Baseball played a double-header, first taking on Red Rock Central/Westbrook-Walnut Grove for a 0-5 loss at home. Leaders in that game included Gavin Torvik who was 1-for-3 with a double. Complete scoring follows:
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The Storm Prediction Center put on their assessment last week about the potential for a severe storm outbreak ranging from the Central Plains to here in the Upper Midwest. This storm did materialize and brought severe weather here in Minnesota.
A Veterans town hall meeting is scheduled on May 13, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the Brainerd VA Clinic, located at 722 Northwest 7th St., in Brainerd.
With spring turkey season underway, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Pheasants Forever are inviting Minnesota hunters to take the Hunter Mentor Pledge and take someone turkey hunting who has never hunted or hasn’t hunted for a few years.
Moms who live in Minnesota are invited to join a free virtual fishing challenge during Take a Mom Fishing Weekend Saturday, May 10, through Sunday, May 11, when Minnesota moms can fish without purchasing a fishing license.