October 2022

YES! House kicks off event series

October 27, 2022

The YES! House in downtown Granite Falls held an open house kick-off for their event series on Thursday, October 20th from 5 pm – 7 pm. Luwaina Al-Otaibi, the Community Engagement and Events coordinator, along with Ashley Hanson, owner, gave short speeches thanking the public for their involvement withThe YES! House. Both women spoke about the goals of The YES! House, sharing that they’d just received a memorial donation that put them very close to their goal of $25,000. The YES! House is now just $5,000 shy of their first fiscal goal. The YES! House holds within it a communal space for creating and performing on the main floor along with a rock climbing wall in the back on the main floor, the upstairs houses apartments for artists, and the basement has plans to house a recording studio along with a media lab. Al-Otaibi and Hanson spoke about still being in the process of deciding what kind of events will be held over the coming months and into next summer. They are encouraging the public to stop by and add ideas to what events they’d like to see happen. You can find The YES! House on Facebook by searching “The YES House” or visiting the website publictransformation.org.

October 27, 2022

com Yellow Medicine East Schools last held their Veteran’s Day program in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic put a pause on the annual event until this year. Now, the Veteran’s Day Program will resume with an event held starting at 9 a.m.

October 27, 2022

Blueberries are considered one of the best things to snack on. They are full of antioxidants, and they actually have the highest amount compared to any other food. According to a study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, foods rich in antioxidants help with longevity. In particular, having a diet rich in antioxidants (which are typically found in fruits and vegetables) have been proven to slow down the aging process, and ward off degenerative diseases of aging such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, immune- system decline, brain dysfunction, and cataracts.

YME defeats Lakeview in Section 3A-North playoff game

October 27, 2022

Monday evening, the Yellow Medicine East Varsity Volleyball team hosted Lakeview in the opener of the Section 3A-North playoffs, taking a victory 3-2. Leaders in the game included Gracie Kleven who scored 11 kills, three ace serves, and Ruby Bones who scored three ace blocks. Complete scoring from that game follows: YME (7-16) 23 18 25

October 27, 2022

Scott Heggestad of South St. Paul passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at the Granite Falls Hospital at the age of 63.

Lynette Duis

October 27, 2022

Lynette Duis, 38, of Granite Falls passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at her residence. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 26 at 11 a.m.

Robert August Hansen

October 27, 2022

Robert August Hansen was born on June 23, 1934, in Lac Qui Parle County to parents Arthur and Alice (Giese) Hansen. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Bellingham. He attended grade school in Louisburg and graduated from Appleton High School in 1952. In 1955 he married Janice Forsberg of Appleton and to this union four children were born. Robert farmed with his father and he worked as a custodian at Bellingham Public School for six years. He worked at the elevator in Hazel Run from 1969 until 1996 when he retired. He loved time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Hazel Run Lutheran Church and a member of the Hazel Run Fire Department. Robert passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the age of 88 at Avera Hospital in Granite Falls. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Alice Hansen; siblings, Elvera and Alan; parents-in-law, Harold and Bernice Forsberg; brothers-in-law, David Forsberg and Byron Marquart, and sister-in-law, Ruth Hansen. Robert is survived by his wife, Janice Hansen; children, Jane (Jeff) Miller of Willmar, David (Janet) Hansen of Arlington, Patricia (Charles) Savoie of Hanley Falls, and Richard (Lynn) Hansen of Hanley Falls; grandchildren, Alicia (Aaron Bonnema) Madsen, Zachary (Rachel) Miller, Eric Hansen, Adam Hansen, Timothy (Amanda) Stengel, Erica (Jeff) Vierstraete, Angela Savoie, Amanda (Corey) Ludwig, Bryce (Miranda) Hansen, and Brady Hansen; greatgrandchildren, Logan, Brooke, Eli, Ava, Mia, Jackson, Adam, Lexi, Mackenzie, Austin, Izaiah, David, Sophia, Alexander, Madasyn, Henry, Japheth, Kara, Zephaniah, and Baby Miller on the way; sister, Jean Weigers; brother-in-law, Alan (Kathy) Forsberg; sisterin-law, Ann (Lyn) Hanson, and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Hazel Run Lutheran Church followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements are with the

Charles Wesley Swanson

October 27, 2022

Charles Wesley Swanson (Chuck/Charlie) of Clarkfield passed away suddenly on Friday, September 30 at the age of 72. He was born on July 13, 1950, in Hayfield to Wes and Ardy Swanson.

Racquel Rolla

October 27, 2022

Racquel Rolla of Granite Falls passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 47.

Allen Cornelius

October 27, 2022

Allen Cornelius of Clarkfield passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at his home in Clarkfield at the age of 97 years and 4 months. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 12 to 2 p.m.