As excited as they are about the holiday season, many kids are equally curious when it comes to the ice. Talking with children about ice safety now will help them stay safe during this festive time. “We want families to get out on the ice and have a good time when conditions allow— but we also want parents to make... READ MORE >
Rita Plourde, recently retired chief executive officer of Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, was nominated for “Community Star” recognition. Her story was selected to appear in the 2019 edition that will be available on the https:// www.PowerofRural.org website, the official hub for NRHD and the Power of Rural movement, beginning November 21, 2019. On the third Thursday of November every year, the... READ MORE >
The annual Oh Ole Night Christmas parade will start at 5:30 p.m. (Friday, Nov. 29) on Wisconsin Street with two loops around town and end with a rousing finish at Harbor Park for a tree lighting ceremony and some singing. There will be fireworks over the harbor after the tree lighting. DJ Beavstar will emcee the event with cookies from... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation recently announced it would launch a college scholarship fund to support students interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement. The scholarship program will draw upon the success of the “Wear the Badge” campaign, which profiles real Minnesota police officers and why they chose to pursue law enforcement as a career. “In the year since... READ MORE >
Gustavus Adolphus College will host its annual Christmas in Christ Chapel worship services December 5-8 on campus in Saint Peter, Minn. This year, Christmas in Christ Chapel’s theme is Love Beyond Borders. Over 350 students will lead the audience through the incarnation story in the gospel of Matthew, connecting us to God’s abundant and generous love and inspiring us to... READ MORE >
Unseasonably cold weather means ice making has begun on many lakes across the state, but Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers advise people to stay off of the still-forming ice. That’s because ice thickness is highly variable and subject to the whims of Mother Nature. Emergency responders already have responded to incidents where anglers have fallen through thin ice... READ MORE >
First it was West Nile Virus, now biologists working at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory have confirmed they have also discovered eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in two and possibly a third ruffed grouse shot in Itasca County. This is the first time researchers have found EEE in Minnesota, which like West Nile Virus, is carried by mosquitoes. The... READ MORE >
An Otter Tail County kitten tested positive for rabies on November 12, 2019. The kitten bit three people, including a 4-year-old child and a pregnant woman. The owner of the farm where the kitten was fed reported she heard a commotion on her front porch midmorning on October 16. She saw a skunk on the porch attacking an approximately 6-month-old... READ MORE >
The Department of Natural Resources asks Minnesotans to carefully consider the situation before reporting trumpeter swans or other waterfowl that appear to be trapped in ice or rapidly freezing water. While they may initially appear to be distressed, they most often are not. It is easy to mistake unusual animal behaviors for an animal in distress. Stop and closely observe... READ MORE >
A longtime tradition in Cook County is “Santa’s Workshop” on the first Saturday in December, hosted by the Cook County Girl Scouts. This event includes a pancake breakfast, a fun shopping experience for kids, and a visit from Santa Claus. Festivities start on Saturday, December 7, at the Cook County Community Center with a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to... READ MORE >
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