Johnny poppin'

Two-Cylinder Club plows the old-fashioned way.

DNR asks bear hunters not to shoot radio-collared bears

Hunters participating in this fall’s bear hunt, which opened Sept. 1, should avoid shooting radio-collared or ear-tagged animals, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Harkin Store events for September and October

A variety of events will be held at the Harkin Store in the coming months.

Either-sex permit required for antlerless deer

Deer hunters who use a firearm or muzzleloader and want to harvest an antlerless deer in a lottery deer area must apply for an either-sex permit by the Thursday, Sept. 9, deadline.

Prairie Day: 5000 B.P. - special event at the Jeffers Petroglyphs

Make a visit to the Jeffers Petroglyphs on Saturday, September 4th from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and learn about the types of food people of the prairie ate 5000 years ago.

More 'firsts' for local students

The first day for kindergarteners at Sleepy Eye Public School was last Friday, and the first day for first through 12th grade students at St. Mary's Catholic School was on Monday.

Families First gives $100,000 in grants

Making ends meet for the budgets of four local non-profit agencies was made a little easier in 2010, thanks to $100,000 in grants given out by Brown County Families First Collaborative.

BBB warns public about fraudulent, aggressive collection calls

Consumers report being threatened with arrest.

Vietnam veterans continue to serve

Erica Jensen receives Vietnam War memorial scholarship.

Health Department confirms cause of death in seven-year-old child

Cause was severe but extremely rare brain infection; public not at risk.

MFU to attend DOJ/USDA workshop on the livestock industry

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) Vice President Gary Wertish of Renville and MFU member Tim Velde of Granite Falls attended the Department of Justice and the United States Department of Agriculture’s workshop about the livestock industry where concentration in the livestock markets, buyer power, and the enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act will be discussed.

Minnesota dairy industry crowns 57th Princess Kay of the Milky Way

Katie Miron, a 19-year-old college student from Hugo, was crowned the 57th Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremony at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds August 25.

150th anniversary of U.S. Dakota Conflict of 1862 logo design contest

The Steering Committee for the 150th Anniversary of the Dakota War is encouraging local artists, of all ages, to design a logo for this event.

Apple season arrives early

Minnesota apple growers say the 2010 harvest has arrived about  a week to 10 days earlier this year due to the warm spring and recent warm weather.

Saddle up and ride!

Mack finds peace and enjoyment in his dozen (or so) horses.

Pictorial History of the US Dakota War of 1862

Curtis Dahlin will present a power point program of rare photos of people and sites that were part of the US/ Dakota War of 1862.

Dove season opens Sept. 1

Dove hunting requires only a bucket to sit on, a box of shells, shotgun and earth-tone clothing.

Physicians urge parents to make sure children’s vaccines are up to date

Only about three out of four Minnesota children are properly vaccinated.

Minnesota pork producing families look forward to the Minnesota State Fair

Pork recipes, pork cooking tips and giveaways will be handed out by Minnesota’s pork producing families eager to meet Minnesota State Fair visitors, Aug. 26 through Labor Day.

Bullhead transport restricted north of Minnesota Highway 210

Anglers can use bullheads up to 10 inches long as live bait but those baitfish cannot be transported north of Minnesota Highway 210, according to a rule change adopted by the Minnesota Department of Resources (DNR).

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