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 ...
MARSHALL — There were chickens of different sizes and colors lined up on the judging table at the Lyon County 4-H Arena. But even with all that variety, Carter Kaare stood out – he brought a turkey to the Cloverbud poultry show. Kaare said this year was his first time showing turkeys. ...
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 ...
