The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 took time from their April 9th troop meeting to do a community service project. The boys and their adult leaders spent 45 minutes picking up trash above and below the Sauk River dam. Six full bags of trash were found. Unfortunately, the Scouts ran out of time before all the trash could be cleaned up. There was more trash than they originally … [Read more...] about Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 do Community Service Project
Local Interest
Todd County Prescription Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 9 AM till noon, the Todd County Citizens Against Drugs Coalition will be hosting Prescription Drug Take Back events at three locations throughout Todd County. These events are being held in conjunction with a National Program sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration. This is an excellent opportunity for people to get rid of their … [Read more...] about Todd County Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Minnesota severe weather awareness week – April 16-20
Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week 2012 is April 16-20, with two statewide tornado drills on Thursday, April 19 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. This annual public event is designed to remind individuals, families, businesses, schools, and institutions that it’s essential to plan ahead for Minnesota’s severe spring and summer weather. An informed, involved community is more … [Read more...] about Minnesota severe weather awareness week – April 16-20
Upsala HIgh School Third Quarter Honor Roll
A Honor Roll Grade 12: Aaron Cheney, Dawn Evoniuk, Melissa George, Michael Gerads, Sierra Halverson, Kimmy Mrozek, Madeline Pekarek, Marissa Perry, Hayley Peterson, Donna Ripplinger, Kayla Roering, Nathaniel Schumer, Kristen Smieja, Megan Tschida, Maria Vos, Kaitlyn Wuebkers. Grade 11: Matthew Abeler, Kimberly DeZurik, Andrew Nelson, Kaylin Osberg, Aimee Pelzer, Rebecca … [Read more...] about Upsala HIgh School Third Quarter Honor Roll
Legislative Week in Review: By Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen
Jobs Growth and Tax Relief: The Minnesota Senate took up the Jobs and Tax Relief bill on the floor Friday. Senate File 1972 provides tax relief of over $102 million in Fiscal Year 2013 for families and job creators with a total tax relief over the next three years of nearly $300 million. Two-thirds of the $102 million relief is for individual income taxpayers. Tax relief for … [Read more...] about Legislative Week in Review: By Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen


