granitefallsnews.com http://www.granitefallsnews.com/section/ granitefallsnews.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Sat, 18 May 2013 10:31:15 +0000 USDA announces final call for 2012 Census of Agriculture http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519927?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 8:57:58 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519927 Grants available for events celebrating 50th anniversary of Minnesota state water trails http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519928?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 8:53:40 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519928 Terrie McCoss memorial fund established at Granite Falls Hospital http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519929?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 8:51:46 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519929 Upper Sioux Community member dies in crash http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519930?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 8:49:52 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519930 Blue Cross puts the brakes on new payment model, brings relief to GF Hospital at least temporarily http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519932?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 8:44:26 By Scott Tedrick News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519932 Bid for Granite Falls street improvements awarded http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519957?rssfeed=true Fri, 10 May 2013 11:09:16 By Kathy Velde Correspondent, Advocate Tribune http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519957 The utility projects include the 14th Avenue water main loop; the Industrial Park storm sewer outlet; alley storm sewer work between 15th Street and 16th Street; and the school track area storm sewer.]]> Clarkfield City Council appoints former council member Schlenner to post http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519989?rssfeed=true Fri, 10 May 2013 10:55:56 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519989 Warm weather, cold water can be dangerous mix for boaters and paddlers http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509771?rssfeed=true Fri, 3 May 2013 10:33:40 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509771 Great fishing migrates upstream to Granite Falls: First person to catch a flathead catfish to be awarded with prize http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509796?rssfeed=true Fri, 3 May 2013 9:37:05 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509796 Hospital takes hit: Dramatic, sudden change by Blue Cross Blue Shield could cost close to $1M http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509810?rssfeed=true Thu, 2 May 2013 15:40:49 By Scott Tedrick, News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509810 “We're more than a little unsettled,” Granite Falls Hospital and Manor CEO George Gerlach told the StarTribune. “We're running on slim margins ... When Blue Cross rolls in and says we're going to cut your reimbursement significantly, it's a [...]]]> Tickets going fast for paddling theater http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509812?rssfeed=true Thu, 2 May 2013 14:35:37 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509812 From their canoes, the audience will engage with stories, songs and characters from local river lore, presented both as live theatre and live-action radio drama in the original production: With the Future on [...]]]> Miller gets bronze at Inventors Congress http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509829?rssfeed=true Thu, 2 May 2013 12:37:03 By Eric J. Monson Staff Writer http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509829 But, a bronze medal? That color blends well at Miller Equipment and Manufacturing, indistinguishable in color and luster from rusted steel, dirtied tin or aging cardboard boxes holding parts yet to be needed, or found. Bronze is an honest color for a working country fab-shop that is slowly being overrun by the glacial movement and [...]]]> Citywide, Scenic Byway garage sales this Saturday http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509837?rssfeed=true Thu, 2 May 2013 12:26:41 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509837 Granite Falls citywide clean-up set for Friday, May 10 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509836?rssfeed=true Thu, 2 May 2013 12:20:02 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509836 May 10 Demo/debris
On Friday, May 10 the city wide clean up will take place from 8:00 a.m. until completion, to pick up the following materials:
•Debris and demo will be picked up at $9.60 per cubic yard which is the cost for disposal.]]> Yellow Medicine County pegs Heglund for administrator post http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429721?rssfeed=true Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:35:23 By Scott Tedrick News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429721 “I'm very upbeat, very excited to get started,” Heglund said Tuesday evening. “I have many years of service with the county and am looking forward to continuing a working relationship [...]]]> Steel Magnolias this Friday and Saturday http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429724?rssfeed=true Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:04:25 By Scott Tedrick News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429724 This Friday and Saturday the Granite Falls Area Community Theater and YME Drama Club will present "Steel Magnolias" at the YME High School Little Theater this Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
Steel Magnolias is a comedy–drama about the bond among a close-knit circle of Southern women whose lives converge in northwest Louisiana.
As the title suggests, the women are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel. Filled with humor and heartbreak, the [...]]]> Heart of the Prairie Days starts May 31, Clarkfield C&C calls for volunteers http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429725?rssfeed=true Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:59:56 By Eric J. Monson Staff Writer http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429725 After a meeting last week, the Clarkfield Civic and Commerce organization, who annually organizes the civic celebration, put out a call for volunteers.]]> A walk for autism http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429730?rssfeed=true Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:55:26 By Scott Tedrick News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429730 Just as staggering as the statistics is the lack of awareness surrounding them, but thanks to the efforts of local Kathleen Preuss and others autism is getting the attention and support it deserves.]]> Clarkfield foundation announces “30 for 15 in '13” opportunity http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429741?rssfeed=true Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:41:53 http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429741 The CACF was formed in 2008 to develop a permanent endowment fund to benefit the Clarkfield area community. It is the second time the F&M Bank has offered matching dollars to the foundation, gifting $25,000 in in-kind funds to the foundation in 2009.]]> Chord-Ayres “church run” Sun., April 28; general concert with high school choir to be held at 2:00 p.m. http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130422/NEWS/130429960?rssfeed=true Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:08:29 By Scott Tedrick News Editor http://www.granitefallsnews.com/article/20130422/NEWS/130429960