Free coffee house concert is Saturday in Tyler
A Free Coffee House Concert with Kindred Spirits performing at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Rock Christian Youth Center in downtown Tyler. Coffee or hot apple cider and dessert will be sold for $5.
REPUBLICAN DINNER IS TUESDAY AT ACC
The annual Republican fundraiser dinner is Tuesday at the Adult Community Center, 107 S. 4th St., Marshall. At 6 p.m. is the reception. At 6:30 p.m. is dinner and at 7 p.m. Congressional Candidate for 7th District David Hughes will speak. Call Debbie at 507-401-1059 or Arlene at 507-532-3912 for tickets: $25/person, $45/couple, $15/student (including college).
DNR seeks public input on potential Minnesota River Valley State Recreation Area
Anyone who would like to provide input regarding a possible state recreation area in the Minnesota River Valley will be able to do so through an online survey, which will be available soon, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The DNR is seeking ideas for that possible SRA, which would be located in Redwood or Renville county, and within 2 miles of the Minnesota River in southwestern Minnesota. “A state recreation area can bring a lot of value to a community,” said DNR regional director Scott Roemhildt. “It brings so many recreational opportunities, and ...
Surplus permits available for Camp Ripley archery hunts
Hunters who missed the lottery deadline for the Camp Ripley archery hunt can purchase surplus permits on a first-come first-served basis beginning noon on Friday, Sept. 14, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Hunters who already received a permit will not be allowed to purchase a surplus permit. A total of 1,299 permits remain for the first hunt which runs Thursday, Oct. 18, and Friday, Oct. 19, while 75 permits remain for the second hunt which runs Saturday, Oct. 27, and Sunday, Oct. 28. A person may only purchase a permit for one of the hunts. Hunters can ...
Construction begins soon on new route for Hallaway Hill Overlook Trail, Maplewood State Park
The scenic Hallaway Hill Overlook Trail in Maplewood State Park, near Pelican Rapids, will undergo construction after Labor Day to re-route the trail to address erosion issues, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Construction, which will occur Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., is expected to take about a month. The trail will remain open during construction. The new alignment will provide for a more gradual, safer and more sustainable route to the top of the most popular hiking trail in Maplewood State Park. It will also offer hikers spectacular views of the ...
Share duck hunting experience on Youth Waterfowl Day
Youth, ages 15 and younger, can go waterfowl hunting Saturday, Sept. 8, on Youth Waterfowl Day, when accompanied by an adult who is not hunting, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “This hunt is a fantastic way for parents and guardians to introduce youth to waterfowl hunting in Minnesota, where we have these outdoor opportunities available all across the state,” said James Burnham, DNR hunter and angler recruitment, retention and reactivation coordinator. During Youth Waterfowl Day, hunters ages 15 and younger may take regular season bag limits of ducks, ...