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!
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:
At the recent meeting of the Yellow Medicine East School Board, the election results from the August 12th special election were certified.
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Minnesota waterfowl seasons are around the corner, and hunters have a wide variety of opportunities to look forward to in 2025, with seasons starting Saturday, Sept. 6. Early teal season runs Saturday, Sept. 6 through Wednesday, Sept. 10, with shooting hours from sunrise to sunset.
The 2026 Season Championship at Fiesta City Speedway on Friday night saw four drivers winning their first championship in their respective divisions.
As summer winds down and the kids return to school, it is a time to look back at this summer. Most of the state saw plenty of rain except the extreme northwest corner of Minnesota. The summer also saw some severe weather along with flooding in parts of the region.
Batteries seem so innocent but yet, they can cause some pretty hazardous situations not only at home but also with our trash and recycling. Recently, we have had some issues surrounding battery packs that are made available to the public to purchase. These battery packs can break open and can cause fires if they are thrown away.
Question: My husband and I are wondering if it is true that emergency vehicles can change a light from red to green, if they need to proceed through an intersection. Is this true, or is it just a myth that people now believe to be true? Also, if this is true, how is the light triggered? Is it triggered by the flashing lights of the emergency vehicle or is it triggered through some other method?