October 2024

From the Editor’s Desk

If you attended the Granite Falls Home Companion Meander Opening Night sketch comedy performance, you may recall there was a bit about the “Meetings Meeting”, which mocked the number of meetings that happen locally.There are, always, plenty of meetings to be held, and because there are a number of people involved with multiple non-profits and organizations who do a whole lot of things for their communities, sometimes those meetings are held at odd times of day, on odd days of the week.So when I was asked to meet with a member of one organization on a Sunday evening to discuss potential ideas for an upcoming event, and how, as a photographer, I may contribute to the event, I, of course, agreed - because meetings is what we do around these parts - no matter what time of day or day of the week.However, after a full day of volunteering - cooking/bartending/cleaning, etc while the weather was so lovely outside - all I wanted to do was be outside.

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Yellow Medicine County Chemical Health Coalition observes National Substance Use Prevention Month

In honor of National Substance Use Prevention Month, the Yellow Medicine County Chemical Health Coalition is ramping up efforts to raise awareness about substance abuse prevention and provide valuable resources to local schools and communities.National Substance Use Prevention Month, observed each October, highlights the vital role that prevention plays in health, safety, and well-being.

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Guess Who?

Each week, the Advocate Tribune will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”.

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