The presence of zebra mussels has been confirmed in another area lake. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says zebra mussels have now been found in Long Lake, near Hawick in Kandiyohi County.
DNR invasive species specialists, following up on a report of zebra mussels, found six adult zebra mussels, up to 1.5 inches long, attached to concrete planks at the public access boat ramp.
Whether or not a lake has any invasive species, Minnesota law requires that watercraft, trailers and equipment be cleaned to remove aquatic plants and prohibited invasive species; drain all water and leave drain plugs out during transport; dispose of unwanted bait in the trash; and never release bait, plants or aquarium pets into Minnesota waters.
It’s also required to dry docks, lifts and rafts for 21-days before moving them from one water body to another. There are additional steps to help reduce the risk of spreading aquatic invasive species: decontaminate watercraft and equipment; spray with high-pressure water or rinse with very hot water – 120-degrees for at least two minutes or 140-degrees for at least 10 seconds; and dry watercraft and equipment for at least five days before using in another water body. You can find more information at mndnr.gov/AIS.
There’s been a lot of activity the past few months at the Fieldgate Cheese Store on West Depot Street in Litchfield, and the store will have a grand opening on July 6th. A ribbon-cutting will be held that day at 10 a.m.
Manager Melissa Tangen says the store will be open to customers beginning at 10 a.m. on July 6th and after that, the hours will be from 8-to-5:30 Monday through Friday and Saturday from 8-to-noon. She says the store will be dairy-centric and will mostly carry food items including cheese, milk, butter, eggs, brats, bacon, Cold Spring Bakery products and more.
Tangen says there has been lots of talk in recent years at First District Association about bringing the cheese store back. She says they’ve had feedback on their Facebook page from people who especially want to be able to purchase Fieldgate vegetable cheese, and they will have fresh cheese curds as well.
Tangen says there will be lots of new cheese flavors available at the Fieldgate Cheese Store in Litchfield. She says they will have Cheeseburger Days at the store on July 13th and 14th from 11-to-1 each day and proceeds will go to the Meeker County American Dairy Association and the Litchfield FFA Chapter.
The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a one-vehicle crash at 2:44 this morning on Highway 12 in Kandiyohi Township. A 2009 Pontiac was northbound on Kandiyohi County Road 8, crossed over Highway 12 and crashed.
The vehicle was driven by 44-year-old Rolando Cabrerapena of Atwater. He and a female passenger – 44-year-old Belen Gallegos of Willmar – were taken to Rice Hospital in Willmar with non-life-threatening injuries. Also responding to the accident were Atwater Ambulance, Centra Care Ambulance, Atwater Fire Dept. and the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office.
On June 22, 1968, the Jeff Beck group made its debut. Singer Rod Stewart was so shy he hid behind speakers for the first few songs.
In 1969, actor Judy Garland died of a drug overdose in London. She was 47.
In 1981, Mark David Chapman pleaded guilty to killing John Lennon outside Lennon’s New York apartment building.
In 1987, dancer Fred Astaire died at the age of 88.
In 1990, Billy Joel became the first rock artist to perform at Yankee Stadium.
In 2000, comedian Dennis Miller was added as an announcer on “Monday Night Football.”
In 2001, Doobie Brothers drummer Mike Hossack was in a serious motorcycle accident near Sacramento.
In 2003, actor Adam Sandler married model-actor Jackie Titone.
In 2018, guitarist Vinnie Paul of the bands Pantera and Hellyeah died of an enlarged heart and coronary artery disease at his home in Las Vegas. He was 54.
Today’s Birthdays: Singer-actor Kris Kristofferson is 87. Actor Klaus Maria Brandauer is 80. Journalist Brit Hume is 80. Singer Peter Asher of Peter and Gordon is 79. Singer Howard “Eddie” Kaylan of The Turtles is 76. Singer Todd Rundgren is 75. Singer Alan Osmond of The Osmonds is 74. Actor Meryl Streep is 74. Actor Lindsay Wagner (“The Bionic Woman”) is 74. Actor Graham Greene (“Dances With Wolves”) is 71. Singer Cyndi Lauper is 70. Actor Chris Lemmon is 69. Bassist Derek Forbes (Simple Minds) is 67. Bassist Garry Beers of INXS is 66. Actor Bruce Campbell (“Evil Dead,” “The Adventures of Briscoe County Junior”) is 65. Bassist Alan Anton of Cowboy Junkies is 64. Actor Tracy Pollan (“Family Ties”) is 63. Keyboardist Jimmy Sommerville (Bronski Beat) is 62. Singer Mike Edwards of Jesus Jones is 59. Actor Amy Brenneman is 59. Singer Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies) is 53. Actor Michael Trucco (“How I Met Your Mother,” “Battlestar Gallactica”) is 53. Actor Mary Lynn Rajskub (“24″) is 52. TV personality Carson Daly is 50. Guitarist Chris Traynor (Helmet) is 50. Actor Donald Faison (FAY’-zon) (“Scrubs”) is 49. Actor Lecy Goranson (“The Connors,” “Roseanne”) is 49. Comedian Mike O’Brien (“Saturday Night Live”) is 47. TV personality Jai (JAY) Rodriguez (“Queer Eye For The Straight Guy”) is 44. Actor Lindsay Ridgeway (“Boy Meets World”) is 38. Singer Dinah Jane (Fifth Harmony) is 26.