July 2022

Letter to the Editor

July 21, 2022

On behalf of the Fagen family, we would like to thank everyone who helped to make the June 18th 2022 Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow – Pride of the Pacific a huge success despite the heat and wind. We’d like to thank our family members, friends, volunteers, and employees, Granite Falls Ambulance team, North Memorial Health Air Care helicopter, Yellow Medicine County Sheriff, Granite Falls Police Dept., Granite Falls Fire Dept., Maynard Fire Dept., Granite Falls Area American Legion/VFW Color Guard, the Chord-Ayres Men’s Choral Group, Pastor John McCosh, Citizen’s Alliance Bank, YME FFA members under the direction of advisors Darrel Refsland and Perry Oftedahl for water sales throughout the day, and YME Trap team under the direction of coaches Jeff and Sandy Berthelsen for trash pickup throughout the day, and Civil Air Patrol under the direction of Chad Hokuff.

July 21, 2022

Hunters can apply for special youth deer hunt permits through Friday, Aug. 19. These hunts are for youth ages 12-15 at the time of the hunt. Youth archery hunters in Sand Prairie Wildlife Management Area in Sherburne County can be ages 10-17. There is a limited number of permits for each hunt. Individual hunts will be held in several state parks, and in the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge, on various dates in the fall. Adults must accompany youth during these hunts. More information is available in on the DNR website (mndnr.gov/Hunting/ Deer/Youth-Deer- Hunts.html). Special youth deer hunts are different from the statewide youth deer season, which takes place Oct. 20-23 and does not require an application.

July 21, 2022

On Sunday, July 24th, Terry Baxter, co-founder of GoServ Global will be speaking at the Echo Community Center about an opportunity to participate in a worldwide humanitarian project. The project involves turning Sukup grain bins into homes, school classrooms, birthing centers, dental clinics and orphanages.

Al-Otaibi is new community engagement events coordinator of the Yes! House

July 21, 2022

Luwaina Al-Otaibi, of Granite Falls, has spent the last few weeks finding her way as the new Community Engagement and Events Coordinator of The Yes! House, located downtown in an original brick building.

Todd’s Cottage on 8th Street has become a destination spot for tourists and travelers

July 21, 2022

Who is Todd and why does he have a cottage? Recent community folklore has brought attention to a river squid named Todd. Melissa Peterson, of Granite Falls, has a quaint, darling home that she refers to as Todd’s Cottage. She acquired the house back in January 2022. She said they revamped the entire inside of the house and now have it listed as a place to stay on the Air B ‘n B website/app.

Cole visits local area for book-signing events

July 21, 2022

Larry Cole, who grew up on a farm near Hazel Run, visited Minnesota’s Machinery Museum in Hanley Falls, as well as the KCC in Granite Falls on Saturday for book-signing events. Cole, who now lives in Texas, published a book in November of 2021 about his life experiences, including playing for the NFL. In June of 1964 at the age of 17 and a half, Cole left the local area for the Air Force Academy and an entirely new lifestyle. When he left the academy after two years, he was recruited by other teams. Cole ended up being drafted to the Cowboys team where he spent the next 13 years. He finished college at the University of Minnesota during the off season. In one of the off-seasons, Cole decided to start his own business, and he and his wife started a family. “I have shared in the book how I started the business and raised a family. The book is about the man inside the story and it’s meant to share more with the audience. I get a lot of feedback that you can read all the stats and everything, but what the player was feeling and what was happening each year tells a different story,” he says. His book, “Living the Dream on America’s Team” was on hand for purchase Saturday, as well as copies of action photos from Cole’s time in the NFL. Photo by Jessica Stölen-Jacobson

July 21, 2022

When it’s the middle of July and summer finally arrives in all of its glory, it is hard to imagine that fall is just around the corner, bringing with it all the traditional backto-school activities. Each time I enter a store with their big BACK TO SCHOOL signs, I remember going shopping with my mom to find the perfect book bag, the trapper keeper with the kittens on the cover, and that so important first day of school outfit. A new school year was coming bringing new adventures and endless possibilities.

Four churches gather for musical guests

July 21, 2022

Four churches gathered at the Clarkfield Assembly of God last Sunday for Special Musical Guests Kevin Cheng, who plays piano, and Heidi Cheng, who plays violin. Joining the festivities were new Interim Pastor at the Assembly of God Church Pastor Carl Lindelien, and Pastor of New Life Church, Pastor Doug Clevenger. Pictured are: (Left to right) Kevin and Heidi Cheng, Pastor Carl Lindelien, Pastor Doug Clevenger. Photo by Cherry Heisner

Heat wave continues through end of the month and beyond

July 21, 2022

If you wait all winter long for very warm temperatures, then you are loving this time of the year. However, if you aren’t a fan of the 80s and 90s, then you aren’t loving our recent hot weather pattern.

GUESS WHO?

July 21, 2022

This week’s photo hint: This photo appeared in a 2002 edition of the Advocate Tribune. Last Week’s Answer: Pat Kubly.