Fall-like weather for the weekend
Flooding was a big problem earlier this week across the state, after heavy rainfall hit Minnesota over the weekend into early Monday. Some locations reported over 10 inches of rain over the weekend.
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Live Well, Age Wisely: A Purple Ribbon Experience…
When I was five years old, my family moved from Tracy to Brookings, South Dakota. We often attended rodeos at SDSU, but I don’t remember ever going to a county fair and wasn’t in 4H. Thinking back on my younger adult years, I remember going to a county fair once or twice but, if I’m being honest, I was there for entertainment and good-looking men, not exhibits! Last year, I took the Friday afternoon of the Swift County Fair off work to listen to the polka band performing there and see what all the county fair hype was about.
City council approves arts residency funding request
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, one of the topics of discussion was a request from the Granite Area Arts Council for financial support for the upcoming artist residency program.
Local youth compete in Chippewa County Fair 4-H program
The Chippewa County Fair in Montevideo was buzzing with youthful energy as local 4-H members showcased their hard work and creativity across a wide range… Login to continue reading Login…
Yellow Medicine Area Community Supports School; Approves “Revive theHive” Bond Referendum Question
Yellow Medicine East Public Schools will see big changes in the coming years, most notably investments in student safety and security, updated facilities, and expanded… Login to continue reading Login…
Two in custody after two separate events over weekend
On 8/10/25 at approximately 4:40pm, The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office received a report of threatened assault at the residence of 401 Cynthia Street in Maynard, Mn. The report stated a vehicle drove past the residence and the known driver to the victim brandished a firearm in his direction. The driver, Craig Bellis, age 45, was arrested at Prairie’s Edge Casino later in the evening. Bellis is in Yellow Medicine County Jail at this time.
Farmers Gather in Madison to Discuss ‘Bringing Small Grains Back to Minnesota’
“Welcome to my midlife crisis,” joked Peter Haugen on a Saturday morning in early August as a couple dozen farmers stood in a semi-circle around him and his wife, Brittany, at the edge of a 12-acre field south of Madison. The “crisis” Peter was referring to was what was growing in that field: emmer wheat, an ancient variety of grain sought after by specialty bakers. Over the hill was a 15-acre stand of einkorn wheat and down the road was a bright yellow stand of oats. Surrounding all these fields were crops more typically found in this part of the Midwest: corn and soybeans.
Archery in the Parks at Lac qui Parle State Park
Archery in the Parks is hands-on instruction shooting a bow and arrow from certified instructors in a safe and supportive environment. Aim for a family adventure with kid-friendly equipment designed for beginners aged 8 and older. Children age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment is provided. Personal archery equipment is not allowed. This program is run as a stop by, first come first served program.
SquidFest returns for fifth year in new location
The festival based on the lore of the legendary river squid, Todd, that was rumored to surface in town returns this year to a new location. SquidFest 2025 will be held at Memorial Park in honor of the park’s 100th birthday, as a one-day, all-ages celebration of creativity and community on Saturday, August 16th.
Highs in the mid-low 70s most of the week
Another week and another active weather pattern was with us. We had storms on Sunday evening and again on Monday night.