Annual Ole & Lena Days medallion hunt held
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February 2025
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Community Potluck held
Last Thursday, the Granite Area Arts Council hosted an Ole and Lena Potluck event. Guests were encouraged to bring a Scandinavian dish or one from their own culture to share. Ole and Lena also made an appearance, sharing lefse, at the event held in conjunction with the community Ole & Lena Days festivities.
Emmy Award winner and Dry Bar comedian coming to Granite Falls
Emmy Award Winner & Dry Bar Comedy Comedian David Harris is schedule to headline a pre-Valentine’s weekend Comedy Show at The Rock: Dining & Events on Saturday, February 8th.
Register now for the Winter Crops Day & Small Grains Program in Slayton
Join the University of Minnesota Extension Winter Crops Day and Small Grains Program, Thursday, Feb. 20, at the 4-H Building, 3048 Broadway Ave., in Slayton. Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the program running from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Whether you farm or work with farmers, this program is a great opportunity to hear the latest University-based research and information around corn, soybean and small grain production issues and management strategies. The morning session will highlight corn and soybean production systems while the afternoon session will focus on small grains.
Local student makes dean’s list at St. Cloud State
St. Cloud State University has announced the names of more than 1,086 students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2024 fall semester dean’s list. To be eligible for the honor, students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Garrison Keillor & Friends: Living in the present, a day at a time…
Most aphorisms are self-evident, such as “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush” and the one about glass houses and throwing stones and the mice playing when the cat is away and “As you sow, so shall you harvest” and as I get older, the ones about living in the moment and seizing the day and not crying over spilt milk feel very profound.