June 2025

Crosswalks get a refresh

Volunteers recently gathered including Jesse Bautista and Tamara Isfeld, to re-paint the crosswalks in downtown Granite Falls. Due to last winter’s mild weather, the previous designs held up enough that the decision was made to touch those designs up rather than to paint new ones.

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Guess Who?

Each week, the Advocate Tribune will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.

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First Makers Market of the season draws largest crowd yet

Last Thursday, 46 vendors set up stands along the entirety of the Riverwalk for the first Granite Area Arts Council Makers Market of the season. Wares ranged from handmade hot sauce, all variety of baked goods, and farm fresh meats to handcrafted lamps and informational booths for area organizations such as the YME Vote Yes committee. The next Makers Market happens Thursday, July 3rd.

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Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties Cancer Connections Walk held

The 2025 Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties Honorary Survivors and Caregivers Cancer Connection Walk was held June 4, 2025 in Smith Park in Montevideo. Pictured are: (L to R) Caregiver Bear Rowell, Survivor Michele Rowell, Montevideo; Caregiver June Eisenlohr, Survivor Mary Lou Lanes, Montevideo; Survivors Eileen and Milt Skogund, Clara City, they are each other’s caregiver.

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 29th: Learn from Your Neighbor with Nicole Zempel – edible wild mushrooms. 6 p.m. at the YES! House. Saturday, May 31st: The Art… Login to continue reading Login…

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From the Editor’s Desk

Last week, the first edition under the new format arrived on news stands and in mailboxes. As we work through the process of learning the new ropes, there are still a few things that we’re figuring out. So it may be that for one week, something that regularly is a part of our weekly newspaper won’t necessarily be included, as we become more accustomed to the placement and workings of the new design.

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