LANESBORO, MN — October 27, 2026 — Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center was recognized alongside fellow Minnesota residential environmental learning center (RELC) providers during an October 23 celebration hosted by the Minnesota Division of the Izaak Walton League of America. The providers received the League's prestigious National Honor Roll Award for their collective … [Read more...]
Hunting and Heart Attacks
As Minnesota hunters head into the field, know the warning signs of heart attack and stroke The American Heart Association offers safety reminders on recognizing symptoms, responding quickly and preparing for strenuous outdoor activity. MINNEAPOLIS, Mn - Oct. 28, 2026 — Weather conditions, physical exertion and time spent in remote areas are among the conditions that make … [Read more...]
Chatfield Community Comes Together to Create Two New Public Mosaics Celebrating Clean Water
CHATFIELD, Minn. (Oct. 22, 2026) — Hundreds of Chatfield-area residents have turned conversations about clean drinking water into two permanent works of public art, and the community is invited to celebrate their creations at two unveiling events. Created through an artist-in-residence program organized by the Source Water Protection Collaborative, the mosaics will be … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre Board of Directors Announces New Leadership/Organizational Model
(Lanesboro, Minn.) The Commonweal Board of Directors has announced a new leadership and organizational model after searching for a candidate for the planned succession/retirement of Producing Artistic Director Hal Cropp. Board President Chris Hanson said the board has been working on a succession plan for at least four years and interviewed several candidates to lead the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Arts Seeks Project Submissions for The Scenic Route: Re-Imagining Highway 250
Lanesboro, Minn. – Lanesboro Arts is seeking proposals for its upcoming public art initiative The Scenic Route: Re-imagining Highway 250. Through this program, Lanesboro Arts will support artists in creating engaging community art projects during extensive construction along Highway 250 through downtown Lanesboro in 2027. Between 10 and 20 artists will be awarded up to … [Read more...]
Food is Medicine Partnership Expands to Reach More Minnesotans Facing Food Insecurity
Medica's $1 million investment will help Fairview and The Good Acre build on an existing program connecting patients with nutritious, locally sourced food FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. – Medica today announced a $1 million investment in Fairview Health Services and The Good Acre to continue supporting Minnesotans experiencing food insecurity through collaborative Food is Medicine … [Read more...]
R-P Signs Preferred Admission Agreement with Luther College
At the October 19 regular Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, Superintendent Ben Bernard shared that R-P had signed a preferred admission agreement with Luther College. Under this agreement, students who meet minimum requirements will be automatically admitted to Luther and receive a $500 scholarship. Bernard thanked MSHS Principal Brent Olson for his work on the agreement … [Read more...]
Opposition to 765kV Transmission Line
A town hall meeting hosted by NO765MN on October 21 at the Preston Riverfront Center drew a full house. Concerned citizens gathered to learn more about the proposed 765 kV transmission line. The transmission line is to extend from the South Dakota border and run all across the southern edge of Minnesota to Wisconsin. The proposal includes a 139-mile electric transmission line … [Read more...]
Kingsland Students Celebrate Homecoming by Giving Back
On Monday, October 19, 2026, the Kingsland School Board heard about the ways the district’s students gave back to the community recently. “Amongst many of the homecoming activities, we had our Third Annual Community Service Day with our 7-12 grade students. It is a very cool activity that the high school staff started a few years ago with the kids that has become a very … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton’s New Teachers Share Their Stories
Mabel-Canton Public Schools recently welcomed three new teachers: Abigail (Abby) Henry, Wyatt Murphy, and Nathaniel (Nate) Kroshus. Henry teaches middle school science and K-6 ADSIS reading intervention; Murphy teaches physical education and health for grades 7-10, economics for grade 10, and government for grade 12; and Kroshus teaches band for grades 5-12 and elementary … [Read more...]