July 2025

Four days of festivities at the 152nd Annual Redwood County Fair happening July 17–20
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Redwood Falls Rotary presents check to City of Redwood Falls
In partnership with Redwood Falls city employees, local Rotarians recently completed at $14,557 project to assist with the site preparation for the planned addition to the Redwood Falls Public Library. The work completed included removing seven trees, funding replacement fencing, concrete, and forms for the relocated Backyard Barnyard literacy playground, and purchasing some of the concrete needed to replace sidewalks and landscaping. The final purchase was a Peace Pole to be installed at a later date.

Redwood Area Routes initiative led by Redwood Area Chamber and Tourism
Redwood Area Chamber and Tourism is kicking off a community-led program to map walking routes in the Redwood Falls and Lower Sioux communities. Fourteen community volunteers have received maps and instructional materials in order to map their favorite walks, and more are encouraged to join the initiative.
Hunt for Hope: Where Faith, the Outdoors, and Healing Intersect
The Redwood Area Communities Foundation is proud to welcome the Hunt for Hope Fund, a new initiative with a mission rooted in both faith and a deep love for the outdoors. Founded by Gavin Maurer, Elliott Herdina, Paul Berndt, and Cameron Maurer, this fund is driven by a passion for creating transformative outdoor experiences for children with life-changing circumstances, experiences they may never otherwise get the chance to enjoy.

Nelson participates in 25th annual National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships
Joryden Nelson, a member of the Redwood/Renville 4-H shooting sports club is participated in the 25th annual National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships. Nelson competed in the small bore pistol competition ending with a row score of 523. She is a member of the Minnesota 4-H .22 Pistol team. She was joined by teammate Adrianna Halverson of Wright County. There was three days of competition in slow fire, Hunter Silhouette and rapid/timed fire. The event ended with awards on June 27 at the Heartland Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Wabasso EDA Business Spotlight: Schmiesing Flower Farm — Where Family Roots and Flowers Grow Together
On a quiet stretch of countryside just outside Wabasso, a beautiful burst of color and community spirit comes to life each spring at Schmiesing Flower Farm. For more than 15 years, this local gem has offered more than just garden plants and floral arrangements, it has created a space where hard work, family values, and small-town pride are planted, nurtured, and grown year after year.

The Thinking Cap
Generally, I go ‘round without a hat. A hat squeezes the head, itches the scalp. Plus, I like my hair. But we live in interesting, challenging, new times. We must rise to the occasion. Sometimes, to meet the moment, a man needs a hat.