March 2023

Wabasso senior dining menu through Friday, March 24

March 16, 2023

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wabasso Senior Dining is only offering home delivery of meals, until further notice. Home delivery is available to those residing in Wabasso, Wanda, Lucan, Seaforth, Vesta, Delhi, Lamberton, Redwood Falls, Clements, Morton, Fairfax, Franklin, Gibbon, and Winthrop. To order a meal, or for more information, call Diane at 507-829-2385. You are asked to call one day prior by noon to order a meal. The cost is $4 a meal for those ages 60 and over; $2 on Thursdays for Wabasso residents. Menus are subject to change.

Wabasso February Students of the Month

March 16, 2023

What is your favorite class and why? Industrial Technology because he lets you do what you want and I like to build things. Who is your favorite teacher and why? Mr.

Schult Homes recognized for continued support of ISD 640 Schools

March 16, 2023

Hansen shines for Mavericks track program

March 9, 2023

MSU-Mankato sophomore Jed Hansen put together a strong indoor season pole vaulting for the Mavericks this winter. The former RVHS standout and son of Pat and Nancy Hansen of Redwood Falls - recently finished in third place at the NSIC Championships held in Mankato.

RVHS art displayed at Redwood Falls Public Library through April 30

March 9, 2023

Advanced art students from Redwood Valley High School had an artist reception at the Redwood Falls Public Library on Friday, March 4 on behalf of Tatanka Arts of Redwood and Renville County. RVHS art teacher Jamie Steffl thanks Tatanka Arts for this collaboration.

Cardinals pull off road upset in Section 3AA opener

March 9, 2023

In a wide open Section 3AA postseason tournament the Redwood Valley Cardinals went on the road Saturday and upset host Luverne 68-61 to advance into the South Sub-section semifinals. On paper, Luverne (13-12) appeared to be a tough draw, having topped Redwood Valley (13-14) twice during the regular season including a recent 72-49 blowout in mid February.

Smith, Wolner lead Eagles to Section title game

March 9, 2023

It was a memorable campaign on the ice this winter for the Redwood Valley duo of Michelle Smith and Tristyn Wolner. Thanks to a pairing with New Ulm, the duo helped lead the Eagles’ girls hockey team to the Section 3A title game, falling 4-0 to Big South champion Luverne.

March 9, 2023

A pair of Wabasso wrestlers wrapped up their seasons competing at the State Individual Wrestling Tournament held at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

March 9, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs (OJP) distributes approximately $54 million annually in state and federal funds to programs across Minnesota providing services to crime victims. The Minnesota OJP has informed all current grantees, including WRAP (Women’s Rural Advocacy Programs), that all states are receiving VOCA reductions. This is happening when crime victims need it most. VOCA was created by Congress in 1984 and established the Crime Victims Fund (CVF). The CVF is not funded by tax dollars. Instead, it comes from fines and fees from federal crime convictions. From there, Congress distributes the funding from CVF and the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) based on a population-based formula to all states and territories.

March 9, 2023

To the editor: I think the taxpayers are missing one major point. The 'Vote Yes' people who are pushing to get the new elementary school built, are not thinking of the students.