April is here! Happy Easter everyone!! Our Annual Easter Coloring Contest has generated 170 entries!! Good Luck to all the 3- 8-year-olds that entered. Three gift baskets will be awarded to the winners in three age categories.
The Sons of Norway will meet at 2pm at the Kilowatt Center in Granite Falls on Saturday April 8th. Nicole Zempel will speak on raising mushrooms.
OF THE WEEK Submitted by Myrna Stölen A note from Myrna: This is a good way to use hot dogs. Hot Dog Surprise 2 cups chopped hot dogs 2 cups chopped ham or spam 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 2 chopped hardboiled eggs 3 teaspoons ketchup 2 tablespoons pickle relish 1 teaspoon mustard 1/2 onion, chopped Mix all together really well.
After a winter storm brought snow to the region last Thursday into Friday, we had a very nice weekend. There was lots of melting going on both Saturday and Sunday as high temperatures were in the 30s and even into the lower 40s on Sunday. With light winds and plenty of sunshine, it was a very nice weekend for early April! I saw people out going for a walk and many snowmobilers enjoying the nice weather.
Each week, the Advocate Tribune will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.
Granite Falls Police Department Benoit, Robert Charles, Granite Falls; Offense date 2/11/23 Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/ Noisy/Obscene (Misdemeanor); Plea 3/27/23 Guilty; Disposition 3/27/23 Convicted; Court Decision 3/27/23 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 90 Days for 1 Yr); $150 Fine. Logan, Christyan Matthew, Bagley; Offense date 8/14/22 Damage to Property - 3rd Degree - Reduce Value $501 - $1000; Plea 3/31/23 Guilty; Disposition 3/31/23 Convicted; Court Decision 3/31/23 Sentenced Local Confinement (138 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 0 Days Credit for time served: 138 Days).
As ice comes off southern Minnesota lakes, evidence of this year’s harsh winter is washing up along the shorelines on some shallow lakes. While dead and dying fish washing ashore in spring can be discouraging to see, it’s the result of a process called “winterkill,” according to biologists with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Question: Do I need an oversize or wideload permit to haul a boat lift that is over 9 feet wide to my cabin? Answer: You would need to obtain a permit because the width is over 8 feet 6 inches. Hauling oversized items without a permit or escorts (if required) can be dangerous and is illegal.
Saturday, April 8: Sons of Norway, Elvidal Lodge, will meet Saturday, April 8, 2:00pm at the Kilowatt Community Center. Nicole Zempel will present a program on mushrooms, with samples to taste. She forages for mushrooms locally and creates art using mushrooms. Visitors welcome.
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, head librarian Larissa Schwenk was in attendance to give a report on the Granite Falls Library. In her report, Schwenk noted that in 2022 the library offered 154 programs, including storytime at the libray, Lego Club, adult and kid make-and-take activities and more. Across those programs, there were 2,376 community members that participated.