Local Interest

The City of Holdingford is proud to announce the completion of the Holdingford Mill Art Project. On Sunday, August 26th at 11:30 a.m. the Mayor of Holdingford will host a dedication for its new art installation along the Lake Wobegon Trail one block west of City Hall. This marks the end of a two year long project oversaw by the Holdingford In Partnership Committee (H.I.P.). … [Read more...] about Holdingford Mill Art Project Dedication – August 26, 2012

Placement of campaign signs and other unauthorized objects in state highway rights of way is prohibited under MN State Statute 160.27, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. In addition, campaign signs may not be placed on private property outside of the right of way limits without landowner consent. Highway rights of way include the driving lanes, inside and … [Read more...] about Political campaign signs not permitted on state highway rights of way

Buses, limousines and other passenger-carrying vehicles will be the focus during statewide saturation patrols scheduled from Aug. 13–27, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Saturation activities will range from traffic enforcement, driver/vehicle inspections, compliance reviews and educational outreach. The nationwide effort will take place along … [Read more...] about Two-week saturation patrol of passenger carrying vehicles August 13 – 27, 2012

Deer hunting licenses are now available for purchase. Hunters who want an either-sex deer or special hunt permit for the coming season must apply by Thursday, Sept. 6, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Hunters should carefully review the list of lottery areas, because many of these permit areas have not been lottery areas for a significant … [Read more...] about Deer licenses now on sale; lottery applications due Sept. 6, 2012

Last Saturday Jeff and Korinna Rohde hosted the 2012 Minnesota Holstein Field Day on their farm near Grey Eagle. Everything on the farm was neat and clean, including all the animals. A nice crowd gathered for the event which included farm tours, a chicken dinner catered by Bruno’s Hub Supper Club, a cattle judging contest along with donated door prizes. Jeff and Korinna were … [Read more...] about Last Saturday Jeff and Korinna Rohde hosted the 2012 Minnesota Holstein Field Day on their farm near Grey Eagle