January 2023

T-hangar rental rates approved at council meeting

Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com At the regular meeting of the Granite Falls City Council held last Tuesday, one of the topics of discussion was the future purchase of a new ladder fire truck. The purchase was budgeted in the Capital Items Budget for 2024, however, city staff found a grant available this year due in February. The city would have two years to use the funds if the grant is approved, and the purchase would still be able to be made in 2024. The council approved submitting the grant application.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, January 28th: Granite Falls Area Chamber of Commerce presents: A Mid-Winter Celebration Fundraiser. The Mardi Gras theme gala begins with social hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 pm. and entertainment with Divas Through the Decades at 8 p.m. Held at The Rock Dining and Events, tickets on sale now, including dinner and entertainment.

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Kilowatt Community Center News

Week: You’re told to eat as soon as you wake up, but it may lead to weight gain if you’re not hankering for a meal yet. Listen to your body. Try tuning into your natural hunger/satiety signals and have breakfast only once you are truly physically hungry. Your body knows best about how much and when you need to eat. Don’t wait until you’re starving, this can lead to poor choices and overeating.

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Eleanor Sandquist

Eleanor Sandquist, 92, originally from Granite Falls, passed away peacefully at Folkestone Assisted Living facility in Wayzata on January 23, 2023, while surrounded by family. Memorial service held Saturday, January 28 at 11 a.m.

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Frank Kranitz

Frank Kranitz, 85, of Granite Falls passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Ren Villa in Renville. A funeral service was held Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 11 a.m.

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Russell Flaata

Russell Flaata of Granite Falls unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar at the age of 58. Celebration of life services were held Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 3 p.m.

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