YME softball team plays through rainy week
Last Thursday, the YME softball team took on Tracy-Milroy-Balaton in what was to be a double-header at Tracy. The second game was ultimately postponed due to the rain.
May 2022
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YME baseball team takes on Lac qui Parle Valley
Last Tuesday, the YME baseball team played against Lac qui Parle Valley in Madison for a loss. Scoring from that game follows: YME 000 000 0-0 0 3 LQPV 412 001 x-8 8 0 Hitting: None Pitching: Bryce Sneller 3-5-7-3-1-5, Nikson Knapper 2-1-0-0-1-1, Cody Dahlager 1-2-1-1-1-3.
Clarkfield Community Closeup
My condolences to Josh & Nicole Sakry & Daryle & Sue Toft at the passing away of their daughter & grandaughter Ariel Malone. Best wishes Ruth Jahn on your retirement from the Bank! Cari Kimberly Flattum, daughter of Tyler & Mariah Flattum, was baptized at Clarkfield Lutheran Church last Sunday morning..
Live Well, Age Wisely: Connecting to Resources
Let’s explore some of the agencies serving our area and the resources they have available. Despite their metro location, HOME Line and Minnesota Elder Justice Center provide service and advocacy across the whole state. In addition to the direct services they provide described below, they also have educational webinars (details can be found on the web sites given below) on related topics. I’ve learned so much from them!
Granite Falls Chamber News
Greetings! My name is Bonnie Vik, Executive Director for the Granite Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. I would like everyone to understand and experience what Granite Falls Area Chamber of Commerce membership can do for you and your business. Individuals in our community, as well as businesses, can be Chamber of Commerce members.
Notes from the Granite Area Arts Council
Last Friday at the Bluenose Gopher, a new art form was born: sock puppet karaoke. Readers, I am still laughing.
COURT NEWS
Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Department Willander, Kasey Paul, Clarkfield; Offense date 8/4/2015 Criminal Sex Conduct - 3rd Degree - Force or Coercion (Felony); Plea 10/26/15 Guilty; Disposition 12/8/15 Stay of Adjudication; Amended Court Decision 4/27/22 Continued; Local Confinement 120 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 0 Days, Credit for Time Served: 3 days; $300 Fine. Famum, Anastasia Marie, Echo; Offense date 1/18/22 Drugs - 3rd Degree - Possess 10 grams or more a narcotic drug other than heroin (Felony); Plea 3/14/22 Guilty; Disposition 4/14/22 Convicted; Court Decision 4/25/22 Sentenced Commit to Commissioner of Correction (Adult MN Correction Facility Shakopee, 21 Mo, Stay For 5 Yr) Local Confinement (18 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 0 Days Credit for time served: 18 Days); $500 Fine.
Veterans virtual Town Hall meeting scheduled for May 10
St. Cloud VA Health Care System A virtual Veterans town hall meeting focused on improving VA health care services and programs is scheduled on May 10, 2022, at 2 p.m., for Veterans served by the Brainerd VA Clinic and the St.
Montevideo author to lead Cozy Mystery writing workshop
M E Fuller Montevideo author and writing coach will lead a writing workshop for all skill levels at the SW MN Arts Council annual artist retreat at the Danebod Folk School in Tyler. The description for the workshop reads, “Open the door to your imagination as we expose hidden secrets of murder, mystery, mayhem, and all manner of suspense in the workshop, How to Write a Cozy Mystery (and anything else)”.
Kiwanis Popcorn Stand opens early for the season
The iconic Granite Falls Kiwanis Popcorn Stand opened a couple of days earlier than expected, opening Friday, April 29th. The popcorn stand, located along the Minnesota River in downtown Granite Falls was originally scheduled to open on May 1st but advertised an early open on social media for followers of the tradition eager for their first taste of the season. Photo by Michael Jacobson