Beyond Reason
Back to School The phrase “back to school” means different things to different people. To some, Back To School is a 1986 comedy starring Rodney Dangerfield where he goes well, back to school.
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Balfany joins Hoffman & Brobst
Hoffman & Brobst, Certified Public Accountants, is proud to announce the addition of Stacey Balfany, Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to our Granite Falls office. Stacey is a graduate of Minnesota West Community and Technical College and has 15+ years of experience. Stacey and her husband Will live in Sacred Heart with their 3 children. Hoffman & Brobst welcome Stacey to the firm.
Truax joins staff at Advocate Tribune
Keelie Truax recently joined the staff at the Advocate Tribune and is now the Office Manager at the newly opened Advocate Tribune office in Granite Falls. Truax will be available Monday through Thursday in the office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Truax went to school for Office Management, and decided to apply for the position as it was in line with her schooling, she says. Since starting, she says what she enjoys most is getting to meet the people.
Clarkfield Cardinal Days returns September 9th-11th
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com The annual Clarkfield Cardinal Days community celebration returns this year beginning Friday, September 9th with a Softball Tournament from 7 p.m.
Schools start year with new training after Seizure Smart Schools legislation passes
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com Over the last weekend, a walk was held in Marshall, hosted by the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, both to raise awareness of the foundation’s efforts, as well as to celebrate the recently passed legislation regarding “Seizure Smart Schools”.
Obituaries
Shirlee Ulmer Shirlee Ulmer died on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wis. at the age of 73.
PRCA calls for metal art works
Submitted Calling all metal workers and welders! Do you make metal works from new or used materials, “found metal”, or mixed materials? The Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance (PRCA) in Morris invites you to showcase your metal art — and compete for $600 in cash prizes — at West Central Minnesota’s first Metal Arts Festival. The Metal Arts Festival will take place Saturday, September 24 from Noon to 5 pm at the Stevens County Fairgrounds in Morris.
Hernly performs at Bluenose Gopher Public House
Taylor Hernly, a solo-act musician who has been playing music since he was in the 5th grade, performed at the Bluenose Gopher Public House in a free concert on Saturday, August 20th. Hernly’s appearance was inspired by his friend Luke Hendrickson who booked a tour of the northern part of the Midwest for Hernly, including the stop at Bluenose Gopher Public House.
NSP Plant demolition now visibly underway
The building known locally as the NSP Plant has been a part of the Granite Falls landscape since it was constructed in the 1930s to produce energy for an area of communities and farms spanning from the Twin Cities to Sioux Falls. The building could be seen from most directions approaching the town, and has been out of commission since 2009. The building, owned by Xcel Energy, has been slated for demolition since this spring, and workers hired by Xcel Energy, have been cleaning up hazardous materials in advance of the actual demolition work. The demolition is being completed by a company named Veit. Once complete, Xcel Energy plans to have the site backfilled, graded and seeded for restoration to vegetated land. The company will continue to maintain the Minnesota Valley substations on the property as a hub for the electric grid. Demolition of the building began early last week, and photographed is the progress that could be seen by Saturday afternoon.
Betty Jane Rosen
Betty Jane Rosen, 87, who lived in Wayzata died Friday, August 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on April 15, 1935, in Montevideo. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Judith (Loe) Velde. Betty graduated from…