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09/25/2025

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚’𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐰𝐥 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭. 𝟐𝟕.

For duck hunters, the marsh is calling. Being out at the water’s edge, cupped wings and experiencing the outdoors at morning light are experiences that many hunters look forward to all year.

Hunters can find important information about required waterfowl stamps, season dates and hunting regulations in the Minnesota Waterfowl Hunting Regulations booklet, available wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold, and on the DNR waterfowl hunting page: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/waterfowl/index.html

09/23/2025

Tomorrow in Callaway at the softball field!

09/23/2025

It's promising to be a beautiful first week of fall and we're ready to have some fun, how about you? Join the Wadena Chamber of Commerce and all the Chili Cook-Off contestants as they share their favorite chili recipes Thursday, Sept. 25, 4 to 6 p.m. in downtown Wadena! Will Wadena Rotary Club keep the traveling trophy? Will someone new prevail?

Taste each chili and vote for your favorite at the Chamber ballot table located in front of Now & Forever Wedding Gallery (we're moving to a more central location from our space in front of Greiman's Printing last year).

A reminder to the contestants:
Sample bowls and spoons and ladles are provided by the Chamber. This will allow for consistent portions from all contestants.

Each team will need to supply the following:
· An 18-quart roaster of chili
· List of chili ingredients posted on table
· Napkins
· Crackers, cheese or whatever condiments to put on your table
· 6-foot serving table
· Extension cords
· Booth advertising (ie: banner or signage)
· $20 entry fee Entry fee payable to “Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce” can be:
· Dropped off at the Chamber office located in The Depot.
· Mailed to Wadena Area Chamber, PO Box 107, Wadena MN 56482.
· Paid the day of the event at Chamber’s check-in table located in front of Greiman’s Printing.

Late entries still accepted at https://forms.gle/CR1T5MfxS6gCQKeR9 or stop in the Chamber office. We have space for up to four more teams!

09/19/2025

Get outdoors, even during the days with the sky being grey. It's such a beautiful season, rain or shine.

The show is only just starting, but what a start it is 🤩🍂

The Minnesota landscape is alive with early color! Which trees are turning in your neck of the woods?

Use our Fall Color Finder to plan your weekend adventure 🗺️ mndnr.gov/fallcolors

Or let us be your guide! Subscribe to our weekly fall color newsletter for state park features, recommendations, and so much more! 📥 mndnr.gov/fallcolors

09/19/2025

Ready to grow your career in the cannabis industry? WETCC Customized Education, in partnership with Oaksterdam University, is now offering live and on-demand certificate programs that prepare students for in-demand roles in licensed cannabis dispensaries and businesses.
✅ Understand product knowledge & compliance
✅ Gain customer service & retail skills
✅ Learn about the art & science of cannabis breeding with James Loud
✅ Get job-ready for dispensaries, cultivation sites, and more!
Cost assistance is available for eligible students. Apply now to see if you qualify.
Orientation is Tuesday, Sept. 23 from noon to 1:30 PM.

09/19/2025

Free speech scholars say ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely represents "jawboning," when government officials pressure private companies to suppress speech.

09/18/2025

From your bathroom to your doctor's office, you'll find some of the greatest Hispanic inventions throughout science, technology and more.

09/15/2025

¡Hola, vecinos!

Mientras damos inicio al Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, el Consejo de Asuntos Latinos de Minnesota quiere escuchar su voz. Estamos llevando a cabo nuestra Encuesta Anual de Evaluación de Necesidades de la Comunidad para ayudar a dar forma a las políticas y programas en los gobiernos municipales, del condado y del estado. Su opinión es crucial para que podamos abogar por los recursos y el apoyo que más les importan a usted y a su familia.

Sus respuestas nos ayudarán a:

Identificar los desafíos más urgentes en su comunidad.

Asegurar que las necesidades de los latinos e hispanos de Minnesota estén representadas en el gobierno.

Darle forma a nuevos programas y servicios que beneficien directamente a nuestra gente.

Tomarse unos minutos para completar esta encuesta es un acto de cuidado comunitario. Sus respuestas son confidenciales y se usarán para construir un Minnesota más fuerte y más conectado para todos nosotros.

¿Listo para comenzar? Haga clic aquí: https://mad.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0pLwEH2NqzszgNw

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Hello, Neighbors! 👋

As we kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs wants to hear from you. They are conducting their annual Community Needs Assessment Survey to help shape policies and programs at the municipal, county, and state government levels. Latino voices are crucial for the MCLA to advocate for the resources and support that matter most to our Latinx and Hispanic neighbors in Minnesota.

Your responses will help the Council:

Identify the most pressing challenges in the community.

Ensure the needs of Latino and Hispanic Minnesotans are represented in government.

Shape programs and services that directly benefit the community.

Taking a few minutes to complete this survey is an act of community care. Your answers are confidential and will be used to build a stronger, more connected Minnesota for everyone.

Ready to get started? Click here: https://mad.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0pLwEH2NqzszgNw

09/12/2025

Tomorrow at St. Luke's Episcopal Church!