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Progress continues on Heritage Haven Open House planned October 12th
Construction is moving forward on Heritage Haven, a future transitional housing facility located in the former First Congregational Church building in Montevideo. The project, spearheaded by the St. Martin’s Outreach Program, has undergone major renovations over the past year.
Ask a Trooper: School bus safety…
Question: With school back in session, can you talk about school bus safety and what motorists need to know?
Above normal temperatures in long forecast
Some scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms moved across the region Monday into Tuesday. We also saw a return of warmer weather. This came after a chilly weekend.
YME Homecoming 2025 royalty candidates
The 2025 Yellow Medicine East Homecoming Royalty Candidates were announced this week. Candidates are as follows:
Chiropractic clinic brings new look to downtown building
What was once the newspaper office in downtown Granite Falls has undergone a complete transformation after more than a year of renovations. Handeland Chiropractic officially opened its doors at 713 Prentice Street on August 4th.
Minnesota archery hunters expected to have plenty of harvest opportunities this season
It’s the time of year when leaves turn color, the air gets crisp, and hunters look forward to deer hunting opportunities as Minnesota’s archery deer season begins on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Minnesota DNR shares what to expect for the 2025 fall color season, provides tips to enjoy autumn on state lands
To celebrate Minnesota’s most colorful season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing a fall color forecast, typical timing of color change, ways for Minnesotans to find where colors are at their peak each week, and autumn trip-planning tips.
Avera Again Launches ‘Ask the Question’ to Prevent Suicide
During September, which is National Suicide Prevention Month, Avera has launched its Ask the Question public service campaign for the third consecutive year.
Countryside Public Health and Five-County Partnership Honored with National Award for Opioid Settlement Work
Countryside Public Health, in collaboration with Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties, has been recognized with a 2025 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its innovative partnership addressing substance use and abuse.