FAIRMONT — On Saturday, Aug. 1 members of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) were in Fairmont to do Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) road check inspections on watercraft and trailers that passed by their set up at Gomsrud Park. Chad Thesing, a conservation officer with the ...
MARSHALL — Pheasants Forever chapter volunteers in Lyon County stepped up efforts in the organization’s Hands-On Habitat program, participating in seven successful projects so far this year with a goal of nine total in 2026. According to a Hands-On Habitat press release, projects are ...
SLAYTON — The Murray County Fair has been underway this week, and things have been going well, organizers said. “Last night, we had one of the biggest crowds we’ve had on a Wednesday,” fair board president Stan Larson said Thursday. This year’s fair has featured a few new events, like the first ever Faith and Family Night that brought in a youth worship band on Wednesday. There are still plenty of fun events ahead for visitors, as the fair heads into its final two days. Concerts, kids’ inflatables, 4-H shows and more will continue today and Saturday at the fairgrounds ...
Don “Scotty” Scott performed at the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in New Ulm this past Friday. The Minnesota native, who now lives in North Carolina, also played shows in the area, including a stop at Benny’s in New Ulm on Saturday night. Scott grew up in Chatfield. A friend’s ...
MARSHALL — It turned out to be unfortunate timing for 12-year-old Becca Roberts to show off her senior rabbit this year. Her rabbit had been molting and going blind before the competition started. She was unfazed and ready to show off her next rabbit in the junior competition. “I hope ...
MINNEOTA — Primary election day turned out to be “a really positive day” for the Minneota School District, Superintendent Scott Monson said. Minneota had two building bond referendum questions on the ballot Tuesday that would help fund needed maintenance and other building renovations at Minneota Public Schools. Voters approved both questions. “I was really appreciative of the voter turnout,” Monson said. Close to 950 voters cast votes on Tuesday. The first question authorized the district to bond for up to $13.1 million for infrastructure improvements, deferred ...
