Newsletter-Early-Week

Much of the snow we picked up last week continues to melt away. With the sun angle so high this time of the year, temperatures even in the 30s and 40s can melt the snow away very quickly.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin a project to construct left-turn lanes near Raymond and Svea beginning April 14. A left-turn lane will be constructed for both east and westbound traffic at Highway 23 and County Road 1, northeast of Raymond. Also, a left-turn lane will be constructed for both north and southbound traffic at Highway 71 and County Road 3 near Svea.

When my wife and I were driving around the state of Minnesota over the weekend for a family baptism, we drove by many lakes and saw varying degrees of ice on area lakes. Some have very dark ice, while others with very little ice at all.

On Saturday evening, the first annual KOLT Foundation Gala was held at The Rock: Dining and Events. The evening featured food, auctions, and entertainment with a black and white attire theme.

The Custom Made Band has been playing together for about 20 years bringing their “Musical Memories Tour” throughout the area. The band’s multi-genre playlist includes classic rock and country from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. The trio consists of Steve Mahlum from Sacred Heart playing guitar, Kris Nelson-Jensen from Willmar on bass and Jay Skrukrud of Kandyohi on drums. Combined, the trio has over 145 years of music and band experience that they share at a variety of venues in the area.

As Minnesotans prepare for the summer season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing information to help campers plan their adventures.

Question: I am in the process of restoring a classic car. I have a question regarding windshield wipers. Do I have to install them on my ride? I am concerned they will take away from the aesthetics. Everything from how they look on the windshield to the motor under the hood that operates them. I thought I would check with you.

Laura Milbrandt, Housing/Weatherization Program Director for Prairie Five Community Action in Montevideo was awarded the James Gardner Service Award for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). This award was presented by the National Association of State Community Services Programs at Arlington, VA, February 6, 2025. Laura was nominated for this award by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Weatherization Program Staff.