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DNR invites public input on recommendations to enhance outdoor recreation

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to review and comment on a set of recommendations intended to bring measured growth, increased and equitable access, and a higher quality of outdoor recreation opportunities to Minnesotans and visitors. The draft recommendations were developed by the Outdoor Recreation Task Force (ORTF), a diverse 21-member group selected by the DNR and Explore Minnesota following an open application process, whose charge is to provide actionable recommendations to the DNR and Explore Minnesota on how to more effectively coordinate and ...

Blazing Trails through Jungle of Food Regulations Trainings Offered in Feb.

The food regulatory landscape in Minnesota is complex, but there are pathways for farmers and other local food entrepreneurs to sell what they grow and make – and for local businesses and institutions to buy it. Learn how federal, state, and local laws and agencies interact in the realm of food licensing. Understand the basics of food regulation to ensure food safety. Gain insight on how to navigate the system and how to access help if you get stuck. This training is free and open to public. Extension and SHIP educators, community organizers, farmers’ market managers, farmer ...

Drama Club to Present Clue: The Musical

The Southwest Minnesota State University Drama Club will present Clue: The Musical, today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre at Southwest Minnesota State University. Clue: The Musical is a hilarious and catchy interpretation of the Parker Brothers board game. The audience blindly selects three cards at the beginning of the show to decide who kills Mr. Boddy, with what weapon, and in what room. That allows for 216 possible endings. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for SMSU students, and free for children under 12. Tickets are available at the door. ...

Besse, DeBates receive awards

The Minnesota Wastewater Operators Association recently Awarded “Operator of the Year” awards virtually. The competitive awards are presented in categories of Wastewater Operator (Class A, B, C, and D), Collection System (Class SA, SB, SC, and SD), Laboratory, Maintenance and ...

MAFAC performances postponed

Marshall Area Fine Arts Council would like to thank business sponsors for their support during the recent Sponsorship campaign. Due to the ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, all MAFAC live performances are postponed until the 2021-22 fall season. Other activities at the Arts Center will continue with safety measures in mind and adherence to state and local COVID-19 protocols. Call MAFAC at (507) 532-5463 for further information

Marshall Community Services’ activities

• Jan. 26: High School Intramural Basketball • Feb.1: Virtual Tiger Youth Soccer Sessions Kids Yoga and Mindfulness • Feb. 2: The Cages at MMS ECFE-The Wonder Years • Feb. 3: Curling 101 • Feb. 4: The Cages at MMS Esports Middle School Camp • Feb. 7: Adult Curling League -Sundays • Feb. 8: Youth Strength and Conditioning • Feb. 10: Adult Curling League -Wednesdays For more information about these activities and more, visit https://bit.ly/2mIZEQh.