The Minnesota Department of Transportation today announced the recipients of $3.8 million in federal grants for Safe Routes to School. The grants will support Safe Routes to School at 105 schools in 61 communities.

The extension of the 2008 Farm Bill opens up the decision to participate in either of the safety net programs: the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program or the Direct and Countercyclical Program (DCP). Farmers have until June 3, 2013 to sign up for the ACRE program and August 2, 2013 for the DCP program.

A statewide aerial Canada goose survey began Sunday, May 5.

The Lake Region Review is seeking quality fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry by writers in Minnesota and the eastern Dakotas, especially from those with a personal connection to this region.

The public often sees lawmakers fight, debate and disagree. But new Minnesota legislators say people might not be getting the whole picture.  Talk about this topic

The Quilts Along the Trail Store (QAT) will open for its fifth season on May 24 at 113 West Main, Osakis, in the lower level of Just Like Grandma's Tea Room.

The Silverstreaks seem to have all the pieces to live up to lofty expectations  Talk about this topic

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The phrase "Safety First" wasn't just a saying for 471 5th graders from Douglas County and West Central Area schools last Thursday.

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A unique style show was held Saturday, May 4 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria. The show featured more than 40 vintage wedding gowns dating as far back as the 1860s.

Andes Tower Hills Ski/Snowboard and Cross Country Ski Area, located near Alexandria, opened the hills to the public for the last time this snow season on Saturday, May 4.

Wayne Ek took this photo of two fox pups looking out of a den west of Lobster Lake on May 3.

The Heaven Bound Trio will perform on Sunday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m. at West Moe Lutheran Church in Brandon.

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The anglers who enjoy Minnesota's waters are a powerful engine for the state's economy, according to new survey data released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

LAT presents a heartfelt one-woman show as the Mother's Day special on Sunday, May 12 on KXRA 1490 AM at 12:30 p.m.

The Cardinals will welcome in a talented Rocori team tonight  Talk about this topic

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