Dry weekend ahead
Prior to our recent rains on Sunday and again on Tuesday across Minnesota, the majority of the state was drought-free.
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ATV riders can explore Minnesota riding opportunities for free June 8-9
Minnesotans with an all-terrain vehicle registered for agricultural use can ride the state’s public ATV trails June 8-9 without paying the registration fee ($60 for three years).
Yellow Medicine County Courts
Granite Falls Police DepartmentZeledon, Carlos David, Montevideo; Offense date 3/31/24 DL - NO DL In Possession (Misdemeanor); Plea 5/29/24 Guilty; Disposition 5/29/24 convicted; Court Decision 5/29/24 Payable without appearance; $20 Fine.
Local students graduate Ridgewater College
More than 850 graduates celebrated their academic success at Ridgewater College May 9 and 10.
Southwest Initiative Foundation launches PROMISE Act Grants for small businesses
Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) has announced $1.2 million in grants for small businesses in southwest Minnesota through the PROMISE Act Grant Program.The PROMISE Act is funded by a one-time allocation from the State of Minnesota Legislature in partnership with the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Minnesota DNR unveils new shooting range finder web tool
A new web tool will make it easier for people to locate shooting ranges that meet their needs, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.There are around 350 shooting ranges throughout the state that cater to a broad variety of archery and firearms shooting, but the previous DNR web tool provided limited options for determining what was available at each range.
14 YME students inducted into Minnesota Honor Society
Last week, 14 YME high school students were inducted into the Minnesota Honor Society.
Paid research study for older Minnesota drivers
The Human Factors Safety Laboratory of the University of Minnesota are seeking volunteers to participate in a driving research study.
Ridgewater’s Agriculture Equipment Mechanic program achieves AED Foundation accreditation
The Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) has given its stamp of approval to Ridgewater’s Agriculture Equipment Mechanic program by recently granting accreditation for the program.Ridgewater College’s Agriculture Equipment Mechanic program is the first program in the state of Minnesota to be accredited by the AED Foundation.” The term of AEDF accreditation is five years.