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On Thursday, May 1st, Minnesota Public Radio sponsored a concert at The YES! House in a project of its Class Notes Concert Program featuring the musical trio Steam Machine. Drawing a crowd from throughout the local area, Steam Machine is a music and dance ensemble that performs old-time and bluegrass music, featuring fiddler AJ Srubas, guitar player Rina Rossi, and banjo player David Robinson. Their focus is primarily instrumental old-time music from the midwestern United States. The performance came after the musical trio visited Bert Raney elementary earlier in the day for a free concert designed to engage and inspire students, cultivating active listening skills. The Class Notes Concert series is made available in part by the Minnesota Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On Friday, May 2nd, local musicians (left to right) Ben Lecy, Tom Listul and Clint Lecy performed a free musical performance at Bluenose Gopher Public House. The performance is a part of the cooperatives Bluenose Presents initiative, which provides an avenue for donations to support local music and art initiatives. The next free live music performance happens Saturday, May 10th when local musician Mike Gill takes the stage from 7-9 p.m.
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On Thursday, May 1st, the Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Welcome Home Pelicans community celebration along the Minnesota River near Sorlien Park. The event featured educational activities designed to celebrate the annual return of the American White Pelicans to the river. There was a presentation as well as question and answer session led by University of Minnesota Extension wildlife expert Amy Rager, local vendors, games and snacks.
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Last week, Yellow Medicine East’s boys varsity baseball team took on Ortonville at home for a 2-1 victory. Leaders in the game included Lane Wohlman, who pitched four innings with two hits, one run and four strikeouts. Complete scoring follows:
Last week, the Yellow Medicine East boys varsity tennis team traveled to the West Central Conference championship in Glenwood to compete. Scoring was as follows:
Last week, the Yellow Medicine East Girls Varsity Softball team took on MACCRAY in Granite Falls for a 14-0 victory. Leaders in the game included Bayli Sneller who pitched five-innings, striking out ten players, and was 2-for-4 at bat with two RBIs. Complete scoring follows:
The Granite Falls Kiwanis Popcorn Stand opened for the season on Prentice Street May 1st for its 106th consecutive season. The Popcorn Stand originally opened in 1919 under the ownership of Fred and Julius Ernston, and was acquired, after a series of various owners, by the Kiwanis Club of Granite Falls in 2003. The Kiwanis Club, as a public entity, uses all funds raised to donate to youth organizations and youth activities in the community. The Popcorn Stand is open every night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. throughout the summer.