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Free entrance to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 26

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 26. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas. The four fee-free days are spread out over the year, giving people an opportunity to visit a state park for free in each season of the year.

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Avera Granite Falls receives CALS hospital designation in recognition of rural emergency medicine excellence

Avera Granite Falls Hospital in Granite Falls, Minn. has been recognized as a Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Hospital, joining an elite group of facilities committed to excellence in rural emergency care. This designation reflects the hospital’s commitment to upholding high standards in staff training, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and adhering to CALS principles.

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Yellow Medicine County Recycling & Disposal Corner: Spring Clean-up

Attention, residents of Yellow Medicine County! The spring cleanup season is approaching, and the county has scheduled three designated cleanup days that will be here before you know it. We have been promoting our Spring Cleanup Days flyer on Facebook, featuring upcoming events in Clarkfield, Canby, and Granite Falls. These cleanup days are open to both city and rural residents.

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