
April 2024

Bear hunt lottery applications available
Prospective bear hunters have until Friday, May 3 to apply for a bear hunting license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Pheasants Forever, Minnesota DNR join forces to get new hunters into fields and forests
With spring turkey season starting April 17, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Pheasants Forever are inviting Minnesota hunters to join the Hunter Mentor Challenge and take someone hunting who has never hunted or hasn’t hunted for a few years.Minnesota hunters and those they mentor will qualify for a discount code for ALPS OutdoorZ brand gear; and, after their hunt, they have the chance to win a custom, limited-edition Pheasants Forever hunting backpack from ALPS OutdoorZ.The program is open to all spring wild turkey and light goose hunters.
Minnesota state park summer tours now taking reservations
This summer, Minnesota state parks will offer tours introducing visitors to the Iron Ranges’ mining history, prairie life, and the longest cave in the state.Reservations are now available for tours at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine, Blue Mounds, and Forestville/Mystery Cave state parks.
KCC News
Healthy Tip of the Week:If you want to feel healthier, more energized, or in a better mood, get moving!

Sacred Heart Fire Department hosts 50 years of Smelt Feeds
This Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6, the Sacred Heart Fire Department will celebrate its 50th year of hosting their all you can eat community Smelt Feed.
MDA reminds farmers of proper bulk fertilizer storage
Ahead of the planting season, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding farmers of proper storage guidelines for bulk fertilizer.Bulk liquid fertilizer can contaminate soil, surface water, and groundwater if a storage tank or pipe leaks.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 6th: Healing Hearts Night at the Barn at Lee Mar Ranch Equine Center.

Barber takes oath of office
Newly appointed City Council member Dan Barber took the oath of office at Monday evening’s Granite Falls City Council meeting, officially beginning his term as council member.