Issue #1 – November 6, 2025

Welcome to the first issue of Redwood Current! Each Thursday, you’ll find out what’s happening in Redwood Falls, Belview, Morton, and Lower Sioux Indian Community. Redwood Current is your community, delivered. Let’s get to it!

Redwood Valley Future Farmers of America brought home a National Championship from the FFA Convention in Indianapolis! The team won Premier Chapter for Growing Leaders for their work on the Advocacy Rummage Sale, presented by Addison Schmidt and Ava Meier. Redwood Valley also finished top 10 in Premier Chapter for Building Communities for their Medicine Wheel Garden project, presented by Morgan Kodet and Ella O'Keefe. Kylee Larsen earned the organization’s highest individual honor: an American FFA degree.

Redwood Valley High School Cross Country teams excelled at the State Class A Championship Meet! The boys placed 3rd and the girls reached 4th out of 16 teams each. Tyler Robinson and Addie Thomes earned All-State honors.

Redwood Valley senior Zach Wilson earned a spot on the Class AA All-State Academic Football Team for his excellence in academics, athletics, and leadership.

Giving Back Redwood Lions & Rotarians raised nearly $9,000 during their annual Jail & Bail campaign.

🎁 Stuff the Tipi Youth Toy/Gift Collection, 9 AM-5 PM, Dakota Wicohan, Morton - New and unwrapped gifts

🔍 RVHS presents “Clue”, 7 PM, Estebo Performing Arts Center at Redwood Valley Middle/High School, Redwood Falls, Adults: $7, Students: $5

🍂 Senior Center Fall Festival Fundraiser, 10 AM-2 PM, Senior Center, Morton - Bake sale, garage sale, and lunch

📖 VBS Saturday, 12-4 PM, Northwood Church, Redwood Falls - Bible learning, food, games, and stories

🇺🇸 Veterans Wacipi Grand Entry, 1 & 7 PM, Dacotah Exposition Center at Jackpot Junction, Lower Sioux Indian Community, Free

🔍 RVHS presents “Clue”, 7 PM, Estebo Performing Arts Center at Redwood Valley Middle/High School, Redwood Falls, Adults: $7, Students: $5

👟 Diabetes Awareness Family 2K Run/Walk, 8 AM, Dacotah Exposition Center at Jackpot Junction, Lower Sioux Indian Community - Registration at 7:30 AM

🥣 Chili Feed Fundraiser, 11 AM-1 PM, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Redwood Falls, Adults: $10, Kids under 10: $5 - Benefits Senior High Mission trip to Seattle, WA

🤝 Friendship Dinner, 11:15 AM-12:30 PM, First Presbyterian Church, Redwood Falls, Free - Serving turkey stuffing casserole

🇺🇸 Veterans Wacipi Grand Entry, 1 PM, Dacotah Exposition Center at Jackpot Junction, Lower Sioux Indian Community, Free

🇺🇸 Veteran's Day Open House, 1-4 PM, Renville County Museum, Morton, Free - Scan veteran photos, share stories, coffee, and treats

🏛️ Belview City Council Meeting, 6:30 PM, Community Center, Belview

📈 County Economic Development Authority Meeting, 9 AM, Redwood County Government Center, Redwood Falls

🏛️ Morton City Council Meeting, 6:30 PM, City Hall, Morton

Dacotah Dining at Jackpot Junction - November $5 Specials: Mondays – Ham dinner with au gratin potatoes & green beans, Wednesdays – Turkey commercial with vegetable. Specials are available 11 AM-8 PM

Pizza Ranch - Now open! The kitchen remodel is complete. 2 Medium Single-Topping or Specialty Pizzas for $22, 8 Piece Chicken Box for $16, Large Specialty or Single-Topping Pizza and 8 Boneless Wings for $25

Dari King - Now serving dirty sodas! Unique mixes include Dirty Shirley, Toastie, Shark Attack, and more. Customize your flavor and add candy. Starting at $4.75

The Falls Café - Hunting Widows Shopping Opener is Saturday. Mimosa and waffle bar 9-11:30 AM. $1 off mimosas with appetizer purchase 11 AM-2 PM

Get out the hats and gloves! The first stretch of winter temps are coming and you might see some snow, too. First, a fairly nice November day to wrap up the workweek. A tricky forecast for Saturday means a solid chance of rain and maybe a coating of sloppy snow. Cold Saturday through Monday, before heading back above average for mid-week. Next week looks dry.

Averages: Low: 27° • High: 46°

That’s what’s happening this week! Have a highlight or event to share? Email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear what you think, too. Thanks for being here and see you next week.

-Justin