Pheasant numbers in Minnesota increased 18% from 2021, and exceeded the 10-year average by similar amount, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ annual roadside pheasant survey.
If you’re reading this on Friday, September 30th from anywhere between 6 and 10pm, please put down the newspaper and make tracks for downtown Granite Falls, where the Light Up the River Meander kickoff event is undoubtedly in full swing. What you can expect: acoustic musicians, at least three small bonfires, businesses open later than usual (and with jazzily lit-up windows, to boot), a riverside family-friendly happy hour from 6 to 8pm, and community artist-in-residence Leah Cook making a temporary “tapestry” out of wild-gathered natural materials from along our river (some of which are pictured above) with anyone who wants to join in. If it’s after 8 and before 10, you might want to venture over to Bluenose for the Get Lit! afterparty, where DJ Ndpth is spinning and conversation is more than likely sparkling. Thanks to the EDA for helping make the Light Up the River event possible! If you happen to be reading this column on Saturday instead, you didn’t miss your shot at Meandering: studios and galleries around the valley will be open from 9am-6pm and again on Sunday from 9am-4pm. There are many paper copies of the brochure around town (I’ve seen stacks by the register at most businesses); you can also pick up a digital version at artsmeander. com.
Minnesota State Patrol Roelike, Aaron Matthew, Belgrade; Offense date 7/1/22 Traffic - Driving After Cancellation - Inimical to Public Safety (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 9/19/22 Guilty; Disposition 9/19/22 Convicted; Court Decision 9/19/22 Sentenced Local Confinement (365 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 365 Days for 1 Yr); $200 Fine. Upper Sioux Community Police Department Nelson, Justin Christopher, Montevideo; Offense date 7/1/22 Traffic - DAR (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/19/22 Guilty; Disposition 9/19/22 Convicted; Court Decision 9/19/22 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.
OF THE WEEK Note from Myrna: During World War II, sugar was rationed. Every family got tokens that were used to get sugar.
The state of Minnesota got most of the rain out of the way on Friday just in time for the weekend. Duluth received 1.23 inches of rain for the most rain around the state. Meanwhile, Pierz was close behind with 1.18 inches.
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At approximately 7:16am on Saturday September 17, 2022, family members of 26-year-old Granite Falls Resident, Jonathen Andrew Knutson had contacted the Granite Falls Police Department to report Jonathen as a missing person. The family reported that Jonathen had left his residence on foot around 2:30am and he had indicated threats of wanting to harm himself. Immediately officers, family members, first responders and volunteers began searching the city limits for Jonathen. Searches were conducted by air with drones, by ground with tracking K-9’s and even by boat on the Minnesota river, but efforts to locate Jonathen were unsuccessful.
Avera Granite Falls Health Center is planning to move to a shared regional model for labor and delivery services. Clinic-based prenatal, postnatal and well-baby care will continue to be provided locally at Avera Medical Group and Avera Granite Falls Health Center. However, labor and delivery services will be relocated to Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center.
Saturday, October 1st: Veteran’s Pheasant Hunt at Minnesota Heartland Preserve, Granite Falls. This is a FREE event for Veterans and one guest. Bring your own gun, ammo, and safety orange. Meal provided. Pre-register by emailing chippewacountypheasantsforever@ gmail.com including names of all attending and whether they are a Veteran or a guest.
