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Radio Tagged Loons Returning to Minnesota from Migration – Unseasonably Warm Weather has Brought Loons Back to Minnesota Almost Three Weeks Earlier Than Usual

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At least six of the 29 loons that have had radio and satellite telemetry devices placed in them by researchers have returned to their breeding lakes in Minnesota as of April 11, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). One of the loons, known as “M2,” returned to Big Mantrap Lake in northern Minnesota March 29. “This is a very exciting time in … [Read more...] about Radio Tagged Loons Returning to Minnesota from Migration – Unseasonably Warm Weather has Brought Loons Back to Minnesota Almost Three Weeks Earlier Than Usual

Notes from the Capital – By State Rep. Paul Anderson

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Although no one can say for sure when the Legislature will adjourn for the year, we are back this week for what looks like the final, stretch run. Early predictions have the session ending by April 30th, but other dates have been tossed around, as well. A bonding bill, along with a stadium proposal that received new life right before the Easter/Passover break, are the two … [Read more...] about Notes from the Capital – By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Upsala School Drama Club Presented “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Candy Factory” Last Weekend

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Pictured (from left) Israil Pundsack (Grandpa Joe), Sara Roerick (Grandma Josephine), Sara Herzog (Oompa Loompa), Hayley Peterson (Grandma Georgina), Mariah Prokott (Oompa Loompa), Andy Nelson (Grandpa George), Natalie Strassburg (Oompa Loompa), Callan Drill (Mr. Bucket), Emma Guthrie (Mrs. Bucket), Matt Abeler (Charlie Bucket), Josiah Lojovich (Willy Wonka), McKenzie Barth … [Read more...] about Upsala School Drama Club Presented “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Candy Factory” Last Weekend

Swanville 3rd Grade Class Completed Seven Week Series On the Food Groups

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The 3rd grade class at Swanville Elementary School recently completed a 7 week series of classes featuring the dragon in the background, “Little D”. Each one of the dragon’s circles represent one  Each week the children were able to taste something from the particular food group they were learning about.  Some of the new foods they tried were; kumquats, a very small, sour … [Read more...] about Swanville 3rd Grade Class Completed Seven Week Series On the Food Groups