
Wildfire smoke expected to linger into late fall
Once again, the Canadian wildfires have impacted the air quality in Minnesota. We saw smoke spill into the state from Canada last week, and it lingered into early this week.

Once again, the Canadian wildfires have impacted the air quality in Minnesota. We saw smoke spill into the state from Canada last week, and it lingered into early this week.

On August 16th and 17th, the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum is hosting “Victory at Sea” in honor of the Navy and Marine 250th anniversary. This year’s event will be honoring, in particular, America’s last living WWII Navy Ace, Donald M. McPherson, who will be traveling from his home in Nebraska to the Fagen Fighters World War II Museum.
The two passengers of a plane that crashed near the Granite Falls Municipal Airport last week have been identified.

August is National Breastfeeding Month! At Countryside Public Health, we’re here to support you on your breastfeeding journey. We offer resources like the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition program and have trained nurses called Designated Breastfeeding Experts who can provide education, guidance, and encouragement.

Between all the rain and storms, along with the Canadian wildfire smoke, it has been a challenging summer for many in Minnesota.
The United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) is once again collecting new school supplies to help local children start the school year ready to learn. Our annual Stuff the Bus initiative supports K-12 students by providing essential school supplies, easing the burden on families, and helping students feel confident and prepared.

With summer in full swing, we have had a taste of hot days with high humidity. For many who are not water drinkers, dehydration can easily become a concern.

Oscar De Leon, a Moorhead-based filmmaker with deep roots in Southwest Minnesota, is set to return to Montevideo and Granite Falls this month for the filming of Tristessa, a passion project centered on love, struggle and the dream of a home. Now, in addition to filming, De Leon and his creative partner Kevin Ackley of Chamber Six Media will host a free community showcase of short films and music videos in advance of the shoot.
A total of 23 WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds came to Fiesta City Speedway for the 25 lap, $3,058 to win feature.
Tuesday, July 22nd: YME Referendum Community Meeting 7-8 pm YME Auditorium. Meet with Superintendent Schneider and YME Board Members.