Kathleen A. Olson,
a family relations educator
University of Minnesota Extension
By Jo Musich,
a family relations educator with University of Minnesota Extension.
Plan to attend Carver County 4H New Member night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Carver County Extension Office in the Public Works Building on U.S. Highway 212 in Cologne.
By Kim Asche
University of Minnesota Extension
Regional Office, Hutchinson
The sixth annual Crow River Clean Up Day this Saturday will continue a tradition of service and stewardship for one of the region’s most important natural resources. Clean-up activities will run from 8 a.m. to noon, Sept. 19, along the shores of the Crow River and its local tributaries. For more information, see the Sept. 15 print edition of the Leader.
From updates that will impact seniors' lives to joining in the dancing and pageantry, older adults from Minnesota and surrounding states will find this year’s Seniors Expo is packed with activities.
More than 1,550 ribbons were awarded to 299 4-H members at the McLeod County Fair. Download the attachment below for a list of the McLeod County 4-H Grand and Reserve Champions.
Thirteen block parties are already scheduled for this year’s observance of National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
By Kim Asche
University of Minnesota Extension
Regional Office, Hutchinson
Every summer parents try to put a little structure to their children’s schedules by challenging them to set some goals for themselves. The idea is to practice simplistic goal setting with enjoyable plans in mind.
Two summer camping opportunities in Minnesota will be available through Operation Military Kids (OMK).

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