Notes from the Granite Area Arts Council: Bumps on a log…
I spent part of Saturday perched on a log, trying to look relaxed while holding a gorgeous yet functionally useless (it was a vintage French dictionary, a language I do not parlez) book.
March 2024
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DNR announces 2023 deer season harvest results, CWD management findings
Hunters harvested 158,678 deer during the 2023 hunting season, a lower total harvest than in recent years.
Ring of Kerry joined by Celtic dancers at Memorial Auditorium on March 15
Dawson-Boyd Arts Association presents an evening of Irish music and Celtic dance to kick off St.
First Dollar awarded
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Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service now eligible for VA health care
Starting March 5th, Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military – at home or abroad – are now eligible to enroll directly in VA health care.This means that Veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, the Global War on Terror, or any other combat zone after 9/11 are eligible to enroll in VA health care without first applying for VA disability compensation benefits.Additionally, Veterans who never deployed but were exposed to toxins or hazards while training or on active duty in the United States are eligible to enroll.This expansion also covers many Veterans who never deployed as a part of a conflict but were exposed to toxins or hazards while serving in the U.S.Specifically, any Veteran who participated in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) – at home or abroad – is eligible for VA health care.
Bert Raney Elementary students visit with area senior living residents
Bert Raney Elementary 4th and 5th graders traveled to the Avera Granite Falls Care Center and Granite Ridge Senior Living for another visit this month.
From the Editor’s Desk
With the warmer weather, I’ve been enjoying the opportunity to explore more of the town on walks with the dog.
Recipe of the Week
Submitted by Myrna Stolen, MarshallA note from Myrna: Good served with shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream for added taste.
Minnesota West prepares for Graduation ceremony: Celebrating academic milestones
As the academic year draws to a close, Minnesota West Community and Technical College gears up for its highly anticipated college graduation ceremony, marking the completion of months of hard work and dedication for its graduates.
Minnesota DNR makes changes to record fish program
Anglers will have new opportunities to claim the glory of catching a Minnesota state record fish.Starting March 1, anglers can earn catch-and-release records for 18 species beyond the four current species that are recognized, a change the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is making in response to the increasing popularity of catch-and-release fishing and to raise the profile of native rough fish.“Angler stories and photos of the huge fish caught from Minnesota’s lakes, rivers and streams generate major excitement,” said Mandy Erickson, fisheries program consultant.