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Thu, 20 Jun 2013 6:13:34 +0000 The return of MCAD and the Greater Minnesota Arts Initiative http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619635/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:26:01 By Scott Tedrick News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619635/1001/NEWS Appeals court rules in favor of YME http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619736/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:48:55 By Kathy Velde A/T correspondent http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619736/1001/NEWS Talented GF native's artwork at K.K. Berge Gallery through June, opening reception and artist visit June 21, 22 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619737/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:44:54 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619737/1001/NEWS Through the month of June the creative, varied works of Hilka (West) Zimmerman will be on display at the K.K. Berge Gallery. An opening reception, at which time the artist will be in attendance, will be held Friday, June 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.. She will also be on site Saturday, June 22 from 10:00 - 3:00 p.m.]]> Major increase in area patrols through June due to abnormally high number of area traffic fatalities http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619740/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:40:34 By Scott Tedrick News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619740/1001/NEWS YME will deficit spend in 2013-'14, Increased state funding a driving force in decision http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619743/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:42:00 By Kathy Velde A/T correspondent http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619743/1001/NEWS YMC Museum sets genealogical precedent http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619750/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:34:13 By Scott Tedrick News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619750/1001/NEWS Made possible by a $18,000 Minnesota Historical Society grant that funded Schulz's data entry as well as the mileage for two volunteer proofreaders, Jane Remiger and Paulette Grieger of Wood Lake, the effort will allow individuals to access the birth records from the internet via a link on the Yellow [...]]]> All's well that ends morel http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619951/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:44:10 +0000 By Scott Tedrick News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619951/1001/NEWS Lecy is a long-time Granite Falls resident and retired beat plant worker who for the past 45 years has spent a few weeks out of every spring scouring the forests and riverbanks for morel mushrooms.]]> River's Edge Disc Golf is signed and ready http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619953/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:43:49 By Scott Tedrick News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619953/1001/NEWS “That's the key,” said Virnig. “If you don't have a vision, it'll never happen.”]]> Clarkfield calls Heart of the Prairie Days a Success http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619960/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:24:09 By Eric J. Monson Staff Writer http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619960/1001/NEWS GF holds first reading of potential rental and housing ordinance http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619963/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:20:06 By Scott Tedrick News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619963/1001/NEWS Once again, there were a few property owners in attendance to listen and offer input as council members discussed final language for inclusion in the document.]]> Yellow Medicine County tabs Keeler-Aus for Family Service Director post http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619965/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:17:28 By Scott Tedrick News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619965/1001/NEWS Following last week’s regularly scheduled meeting, board members interviewed candidates for the directorship, which was vacated by Peggy Heglund when she was hired to serve as YMC Administrator. In the end, Heglund said Rae Ann Keeler-Aus’s long-time tenure and ideal skill set made her the county’s choice. She began her duties June 1.]]> 20-year Highway Investment Plan Review reminder http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609992/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 3 Jun 2013 8:01:09 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609992/1001/NEWS Conseration Stewardship applications due by June 14 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609993/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 3 Jun 2013 7:55:46 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609993/1001/NEWS Although applications are accepted all year, farmers, ranchers and forestland owners interested in CSP should submit applications by June 14 to their local NRCS office to ensure they are considered for this year’s funding. The deadline was extended from May 31.]]> Preliminary DNR study shows wetland acreage stable http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609994/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 3 Jun 2013 7:52:24 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609994/1001/NEWS While the study finds that the state is meeting its no-net-loss of wetlands goal, there are ongoing concerns about the quantity and quality of wetlands in the state.]]> UMVRDC Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) - DRAFT 2013 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609995/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 3 Jun 2013 7:50:42 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609995/1001/NEWS Yellow Medicine County overall valuation up $800 million http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539935/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 31 May 2013 15:26:02 By Scott Tedrick News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539935/1001/NEWS Dam removal: A better way to control invasives http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539928/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 30 May 2013 14:35:49 By Tom Cherveny West Central Tribune http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539928/1001/NEWS It doesn’t work, and it causes more harm than good, according to a river ecologist and researcher.]]> LGA gets needed increas; Granite Falls set to receive notable bump http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539933/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 30 May 2013 14:13:09 By Scott Tedrick News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539933/1001/NEWS Trifecta of YME students named valedictorians http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539934/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 30 May 2013 14:05:40 Scott Tedrick, News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539934/1001/NEWS Heart of the Prairie Days this Thursday, Friday, Saturday http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539936/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 30 May 2013 13:54:51 Eric J. Monson http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539936/1001/NEWS