Ask a trooper
Question: Is it legal for me to have a red soft lighted 'RAM' lettering logo on the front grill of my truck? It’s not flashing, but always illuminated. Any answer is appreciated.
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Join WLBPA in reflecting on the past
The Wood Lake Battlefield Preservation Association (WLBPA) would like to announce our upcoming mini-symposium on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. at the Rock Valle Church, 6098 210th Ave, Echo. Open to the public. Board member Dave Craigmile will lead the morning group in a slide show and discussion regarding the numerous fateful and historic events of 1862 in America, only some 160 years ago. Following the morning presentation and discussion will be a noon lunch for all attendees (free will donation). After lunch, the WLBPA board members will lead a tour of both the Wood Lake Battlefield Monument site and the Wood Lake Battlefield site. This day will be a time for all to reflect on past events and ponder future works or developments and improvements for the Battlefield area. Please RSVP by Sept. 21 507-697-6147 (Renville County Historical Society phone number) so we can have an accurate number for lunch.
Letter to the Editor
To the editor: It is a great honor to serve Redwood Falls as your new Postmaster. In my years with the United States Postal Service, I have seen firsthand the role the Postal Service plays connecting neighbors and our community to the nation. Our Post Offices serve as a lifeline for our small businesses to reach customers no matter where they are.
Dakota Wicohan, a Native non-profit in Southwest Minnesota celebrates 20 years
Dakota Wicohan celebrated 20 years of dedicated work in sharing Dakota language and lifeways with youth and families in Southwest Minnesota. A celebration dinner and Kahomni (Round Dance) was held at Jackpot Junction Casino on Saturday, Sept. 10. Community members, elders, youth, families and allies joined in the celebration which featured the next generation of community leaders and changemakers. Twenty community leaders over 20 Days have been featured on the organization’s social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. This next generation of leaders who have participated in Dakota Wicohan over the years are now teaching and serving their communities and their families in various ways, carrying on the Dakota language and knowledge into the future.
Remembering Birch Coulee Battlefield
CherryRoad Media The peace of the Minnesotan prairie can be eerie. During the golden hour, as the sun pulls brilliant hues of red; orange; yellow; and green from the earth, a light breeze dances through the native grass, whispering the words of those who once walked the land. On Sept 8, dedicated historians and nature enthusiasts alike, huddled beneath the shade of the Birch Coulee Battlefield picnic grounds to bask in the Battlefield’s rich history.
Redwood senior dining menu through Friday, Sept. 23
Redwood Falls senior dining menu through Friday, Aug. 5 plus activities To schedule a meal, please call a day before by 1 p.m. to the senior center at (507) 644-6464 or Gail at (507) 430-6877. Menu: Monday, Sept. 19: Chicken fried steak with gravy, mashed potatoes with gravy, Italian blend, dinner roll with margarine, dessert, low-fat milk Tuesday, Sept. 20: Ham, cooked cabbage, carrots, dinner roll with margarine, dessert, low-fat milk Wednesday, Sept. 21: Tuna pasta salad, tomato wedges, pears, dessert, low-fat milk Thursday, Sept. 22: Meatloaf, augratin potatoes, italian blend, dessert, low-fat milk Friday, Sept. 23: Turkey and cheese sandwich, pasta salad, peaches, dessert, low-fat milk
Minnesota ranks 23 in most puppy loving states
The pandemic has spurred many lifestyle changes and one of them has been that Americans have been adopting more puppies than ever. Tracking that information has been TOP Data Marketing Agency, a research-agency who collects and analyzes information and broadcast its findings via news media. Noting that National Dog Day was Friday, Aug. 26, a big day for dog owners, TOP Data unleashed a report about puppy loving states, and the report found that Minnesota ranks 23rd on the U.S. list of most puppy loving states. Taking the top spot was New Hampshire, number one, followed by Oregon and Nevada. Folks in Mississippi were the least interested in adopting a puppy since the start of the pandemic. That said, folks in Mississippi might have been rich in dogs before the pandemic. Who knows?
Celebrate 45th Annual Old Sod Day on Saturday, Sept. 17
Belview is celebrating their 45th annual Old Sod Day on Saturday, Sept. 17 with fun and games for the whole family. Old Sod Day is sponsored by the Belview Preservation Commission and the Belview Booster Club.
Free produce at farmers market for eligible participants until Sept. 30
The Redwood Falls Farmers Market is a recipient of a CARES Mini Grant from Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging. Eligible participants can receive a token worth $4 to be used on fresh fruits and fresh vegetables in exchange for participant's name, address, phone number, and birth date. The program will run on both Tuesdays and Saturdays during market hours until Sept 30.
The 90s
Decades are like snowflakes. They’re white and pointy, and all a little different.