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Tuesday, April 29
Salt Lake Birding Weekend returns for its 47th year
In its 47th year, the Salt Lake Birding Weekend will be taking place Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May 4. Those coordinating the event this year are the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union, the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter, the University of Minnesota Extension Minnesota Master...
LqPV High School presents Prom 2025 “Vegas in the Valley”
Lac qui Parle Valley High School has announced that Prom 2025 will be held Saturday, May 3, with this year’s theme: “Vegas in the Valley.” The theme brings the glitz, glamour and high-energy excitement of the Las Vegas Strip to Lac qui Parle Valley. “I'm very excited to bring a theme to life that...
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Lady Eagles golf takes second in two conference meets
The Lac qui Parle Valley girls golf team hit the links for a pair of Camden Conference North meets last week, taking second on their home course in Madison Monday...
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