Policy & Government

In La Crescent, HELP Grant Sparks Community, Habitat Connections
Ann Wessel reports on new native planting and pollinator habitat projects created in La Crescent through state and local funding programs.

Group Attempts to Make Preston to Forestville Trail a Reality
John Torgrimson reports on renewed efforts to complete the Preston to Forestville Bike Trail and the Preston volunteers leading the project.

The Bridges of Fillmore County
John Weiss tours the bridges of Fillmore County with the crew who keep them in good shape.

Flying into Fillmore County Airport
Alison Leathers chronicles the long history of the Fillmore County Airport and highlights recent improvements made through federal and state funding.

Area Public Health Officials Remain Vigilant at All Times
Since long before Covid 19, health officials have worked hard to stay ahead of ‘the next’ potential regional health threat; David Phillips reports on one example of a dedicated health team.

SE Minnesota’s Mississippi River Fisheries to Benefit from Proposed Legislation
Upper Mississippi fisheries and environmental quality could benefit from the proposed Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025, reports the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk.

Women Who Shaped Southeastern Minnesota History
On the occasion of Women’s History Month, Jane Skinner Peck reminds us of the rich history of the women’s civil rights movement in southern Minnesota.

Regional Nitrate Issues Again Making Headlines
New lawsuit aims to ensure work continues to address nitrate contamination issues in southeast Minnesota.

Mississippi River is Eroding Sacred Indigenous Mounds
Seasonal flooding is threatening ancient and sacred Indigenous mounds along the Upper Mississippi River. The Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk reports on efforts to protect these mounds.

Prescribed Burn Team Treats State Highway Ditches With a Dose of Fire
Prescribed burns control noxious plants and spur growth of native vegetation along area roadways. Mike Dougherty follows one crew in southeastern Minnesota working near Interstate 90.
