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New state-driven guide focused on all aspects of development is called a "massive step" in legitimizing cyclings growing impact.

This summer, the Canby Area Arts Council is offering an arts series that provides a chance for people to learn about painting and pottery. It is just the latest example of the council's mission to provide arts opportunities to the western Minnesota community.

Greater Mankato Growth announces the 20th annual Songs on the Lawn, a series of free summer get-togethers that showcases the region’s variety of local music, entertainment, and food. The weekly events will take place on Thursdays in June from 11 am to 1 pm at Civic Center Plaza in Mankato.

The Evansville Art Center said the April 27 event is the longest-running literary event in west-central Minnesota.

The Minnesota State Band will give a free anniversary concert.

While the constitutional update is flying somewhat under the radar, legislation to renew lottery money for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund could pass the Legislature this session.

Follow the StarTribune for the news, photos and videos from the Twin Cities and beyond.

Nature art. Monarch butterflies are common insects that live throughout Minnesota during the summer. Monarchs first develop as an egg, continue to grow as a caterpillar and then emerge as a butterfly. MnDNR says, “To help the population, homeowners should plant flowering plants rather than grass or shrubs.” Photo By Casey Willard, Mountain Iron, MN.