“She gives unstintingly of her time and talents”...”Show(s) her love of volunteering”... and “is tireless in her efforts to make the community a better place” were just a few of the phrases used to describe Ruby Hieb in her selection as 2010 Outstanding Senior Volunteer for Yellow Medicine County.
The KMS Memorial Ride, an annual area motorcycle run established in the memory of local soldiers killed in action, will begin and end this year in Franklin, Minn. Saturday, August 14.
With more energy than a bucking bull, Granite Falls’ 31st annual premiere celebration hits town June 24, 25 and 26. So spur-up cowboys and girls, this weekend is Western Fest.
If you have never taken a ride on one of the areas’ many rivers, there is no better time than Clean Up the River Environment’s (CURE) Annual River, Culture and History Weekend being held this Saturday and Sunday.
No canoe? No kayak? No problem. CURE has watercraft to spare and wants nothing more than to assist you onto the river at no expense. Really. It’s in their mission, it’s what they do – they want you to have the chance to fall in love with scenic bluffs, lush flora and an abundance of wildlife too.
On Saturday the Henry Hill Apartments and Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to host a fun-filled afternoon geared around little oval eggs, a big bushy tail and a bunch of bright smiles. Yes, it’s a good ol’ fashioned Easter Egg Hunt.
It appears likely that the Wood Lake Battlefield will be listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), so long as a majority of nearby property owners do not disapprove of the designation.
Over the past few months, the Wood Lake Battlefield Preservation Association (WLBPA) and the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) have been in contact with approximately 12 landowners who are located in the area of the battlefield.
The world gets a little smaller this Wednesday when 90 young adults from 20 different countries present “A Song to the World” at the Montevideo Fine Arts Center.
Passion, inspiration and positivity are a promise of the performance collective that goes by: Up with People.
Even if the name doesn’t ring a bell, there’s a good chance that you’ve come across the Denver-based non-profit, which has performed all over the world, including in four Super Bowls and in front of the Pope.
The Sixth Annual Project Turnabout "Appetite for Life" Gala was held Friday, February 12, at the Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom in Minneapolis. This interactive, all-star cooking class, silent auction and culinary event raises funds for the Another Chance for Life Fund, which provides scholarships to individuals and families seeking treatment, recovery and a better quality of life from their gambling addiction. 100 percent of the event proceeds solely benefit patient and family aid.
Perhaps dams divided opinions long before the late Edward Abbey pinned his classic novel, “The Monkey Wrench Gang.”
That division of opinion was apparent yet again Saturday night during a presentation by DNR fisheries biologist Chris Domeier on the safety and environmental issues surrounding dams within the upper Minnesota River basin at the CURE (Clean Up the River Enviro-nment) in Montevideo.
Domeier and his agency were among the primary proponents of the recent removal of low head, overflow dams in Appleton and Dawson, and seemingly eyes are now focused on some other dams within the watershed. Among the possibilities are those at Marsh Lake, Montevideo and Minnesota Falls (also known as Pete’s Point).
“To say Ron Fagen built America’s ethanol industry would be an understatement,” said Renewable Fuels Association President Bob Dinneen. “Ron’s commitment to rural America and his belief in its ability to feed and fuel the nation is truly inspirational. Without his dedication, and that of his family and staff, we would not be standing on the verge of replacing 10% of the nation’s gasoline demand with a clean, renewable fuel. Nor would the industry be on the precipice of exciting new breakthroughs that will dramatically expand the reach of ethanol from all sources.
Cynthia Trevino would be named Sno Ball queen while Arnaldo Padilla would be named king at the Yellow Medicine East Sno Ball Coronation. See the photo-gallery inside.
This past Saturday the Granite Arts Council put on the 'Home Town Talent' variety show in conjunction with Ole and Lena days.
Ben Lecy would MC the event while spectators enjoyed performances by Emma Woods, the vocal group Song of the Prairie, Andrew McCormick, Elaine Halverson, Rosina Halverson Studer, Aaron Schuler and Hilary Rupp. The talent show wwould be followed by a performance by The Kingery Family. See the photo-gallery inside.
Anita Patel—daughter of Annette and Dr. Subhashchandra “Pat” Patel of Clarkfield—was chosen by the Minnesota Jaycees as one of it’s ‘Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans’ and was featured by Minnesota Business magazine. Raised in Clarkfield and a graduate of Yellow Medicine East High School, the 29-year-old Patel is now chiefly the Director of Racial Justice and Public Policy at the YWCA of Minneapolis. Check out a question and answer with Anita inside.
February 8th will be the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America.
In honor of this milestone, Cub Scout Pack 291 is hosting a coffee and cookie celebration that every Scout will remember for a long time. To commemorate this occasion, they would like to invite anyone who has ever been involved with cub scouts in any way to join them!
The celebration will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Granite Falls American Legion.
There’s a good size list of entries ready to entertain, surprise and maybe even make fools of themselves all for the enjoyment of their friends and neighbors during this year’s Ole and Lena Days’ Hometown Variety Show set for Friday, February 5.
“She’s always smiling,” said Ruth Dahl.
She has a “Personality plus,” commented Ruth Johnson.
“We will miss her.”
To the chagrin of the county’s elders, Cindy Velde retired as the Yellow Medicine Senior Advocate as of last Thursday.
For nine years, Velde has put an enormous amount of effort into looking out for the interests of the seniors, dutifully and cheerfully fulfilling her role as their ‘advocate.’
“You can always do more,” she said of her position. “You can never do too much.”
Whether you want to tune in and allow your emotions to be moved like the windswept prairie, or just settle down to an evening of socializing with a perfectly proportioned backdrop of blues... this Friday, Bootlegger’s is the place to be.
The candid fact is that it’s a guaranteed good night when the Strollers take the stage.
The trio of local talent that comprise the soul filled group are an easily taken for granted gift in the commodified country of Minnesota’s southwest.
There may be nothing more important to a culture’s identity than its language.
According to National Geographic explorer Wade Davis, at the time today’s typical adult was born there were 6,000 languages spoken on earth. Today, “fully half” are no longer being taught to school children.
Looking at a map of Minnesota, names such as Minneapolis, Kandiyohi and Mankato dot the landscape in reference to the Dakota language – the very first spoken in the state.
Yet, the existence of the very language from which the word “Minnesota” derives is in danger of being lost. In fact, after the recent passing of two Dakota elders, including local Rev. Gary Cavender, only nine first generation speakers remain to pass on the vernacular as it was once spoken – true to the sound and inflections as it had been expressed, at one time, in abundance.
The Granite Falls Hospital welcomed its first birth of 2010 at 10:54 a.m. on Thursday, January 14 as Ezra John Streblow was born to Randi and Joshua Streblow of Granite Falls. Ezra weighed a healthy 8 lbs. 12 oz. This year the first baby of 2010 will receive gifts from 14 local businesses involved in the ‘First Baby Contest’.
“After the doldrums of the winter everybody’s excited to have live flowers again.”
You said it, Ruby Hieb.
The American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days sales are underway. One of the Cancer Society's biggest and most popular fund raisers, the Daffodil Days campaign helps to fund groundbreaking cancer research, provide up-to-date cancer information and education, advocate for public policies that benefit the community, and provide services that improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
