March 2022

“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” (Psalm 91:11)

Angels are intriguing. We don’t know a lot about them other than what we learn on TV or read in novels, and of course, the Bible. An important angel, named Gabriel, visited Mary, and told her she would give birth to the Savior of the World. That same angel, Gabriel, also visited Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist close to the same time Mary was visited, but almost 600 years earlier, Gabriel visited Daniel to interpret his vision for him.

Read More“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” (Psalm 91:11)

CLARKFIELD NEWS

Clarkfield Community Closeup Clarkfield American Legion & Auxiliary Meeting will be held at 3 pm on Wed., March 9th at the City Hall. Clarkfield News Sunday, Feb.

Read MoreCLARKFIELD NEWS

River Ramblings

Time marches on and so do the inevitable changes that come with it. Long-time Granite Falls Fire Chief Craig Opdahl appeared at a recent Granite City Council meeting to give an update to the council about the fire department’s activity and needs. He was also there to introduce his successor, Ryan Haar. Craig has served as Fire Chief for about 10 years and has been a member of the Granite Falls Fire Department for 26 years and was on the Fire Department in Norwood for three years before that.

Read MoreRiver Ramblings

Story of a Happy Husky

I’m writing this on a clear-blue Monday morning on a day that might just hit 60. The dog and I left bed early and drove to YME; outside the school, we met the film class and their teacher Tamara Isfeld. My dog’s job was to help the high-schoolers practice filming things in rapid motion, but also to snuggle: along with everything else happening in the world, my students in the class are grieving a big loss. It felt like a good day for a visit from a pup.

Read MoreStory of a Happy Husky

Echo Legion/First Responders Chili Feed sells out

According to American Legion Adjutant John Jones the proceeds from the Echo American Legion Post 204 chili feed fundraiser held Saturday made over $3,000 for the Echo First Responders. Jones said that they sold out with over 100 meals being served. Jones, front far right, is pictured with the kitchen serving crew at the Echo Community Center where the feed was held. TRUDI SWANSON

Read MoreEcho Legion/First Responders Chili Feed sells out

Local NFT collector explains the value in collecting art digitally

The world of NFTs is confusing to many, but the term is becoming more mainstream as the popularity of buying, creating and trading NFTs rises. The term, NFT stands for non-fungible token, a unique unit of data-employing technology that provides an opportunity for tracking and logging. In Granite Falls, Scott Ryan has researched and mastered the art of buying art in the form of NFTs.

Read MoreLocal NFT collector explains the value in collecting art digitally