Snowmobile trail conditions vary throughout Minnesota but, in areas where there’s good snow, riders have been getting out with gusto. Snowmobile tracks are common sights in road ditches, on trails and atop the ice. This year’s busy start to the riding season continues a surge in recent years of people riding snowmobiles to enjoy Minnesota’s outdoors.
On Monday, Jan. 10, Redwood Valley FFA members took on the freezing cold weather and traveled to Ridgewater College for another day of regional contests.
On the wall of my member’s home that I was visiting last week were graduation pictures of their kids. Whenever I read the Apostle Paul’s words to the Ephesians in chapter 2, that image comes to my mind. I imagine that God has my picture on his wall or in his wallet. Verse 6 says, “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.” (Eph 2:6 NIV). However, if you look closer at that passage, it says more than that. It actually says that God sees US seated with him, not just our picture. What a mind-boggling thought. God sees us in the future, but speaks of it as already done in the past.
It was time for a hometown visit. Soon the snow would fly and the winter weather would stop me in my tracks and as the route home hadn’t been traveled for some time, now was the time.
Eloise Brozek of Redwood Falls, was recently named one of Minnesota Connections Academy’s Students of the Month in recognition of her achievements and leadership in the virtual classroom. Eloise, a sixth grader, was nominated by her teacher Mrs. Stotko, in recognition of her hard work and the outstanding attitude she brings to class.
Due to a significant increase in demand for COVID-19 testing and a low supply of testing supplies and staff, CentraCare is making changes to COVID-19 testing. Beginning Friday, Jan.
A trio of deer stand together peacefully as the sun begins to set south of Redwood Falls. BEN STOTERAU/THE REDWOOD GAZETTE .
Heather Smith, coordinator of the local blood drive that was held Monday and Tuesday this week, said Monday was a very busy day. “We are so appreciative of the hardworking staff of the Red Cross, but like so many other organizations, they are tired and short-staffed” said Smith on Monday evening.
At the Jan. 10 meeting of the Wabasso City Council a number of routine annual designations were approved, reports accepted and the council moved forward with staffing issues in the Street and Utilities departments.
In response to the pandemic, Wabasso Senior Dining is only offering home delivery of meals, until further notice. Home delivery is available to those living in Wabasso, Wanda, Lucan, Seaforth, Vesta, Delhi, Lamberton, Redwood Falls, Clements, Morton, Fairfax, Franklin, Gibbon and Winthrop.