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From the Editor’s Desk

This week’s edition contains more of our new feature, and as we use it more, I get more into the swing of things and can work through it rather quickly. I’ve also learned that out here on the prairie, I most definitely need some type of microphone cover for filming because the wind is always present. Always.

Beyond Reason

In a field of milkweed, Rob Perez sits with Mary the Monarch Butterfly. Rob Perez: Mary, thank you for taking the time.

Letters to the Editor

On behalf of the Western Fest Committee, we would like to extend a huge thank you to Granite Falls and all the surrounding communities, near and far, for their support of the Granite Falls PRCA Stampede Rodeo – the 3rd Largest Rodeo in MN!

Marian Rogge

Marian Rogge, 97, of Montevideo passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Rosewood Assisted Living in Montevideo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11 a.m.

Destiny Ross

Destiny Ross, 17, of Granite Falls passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. A Celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 11 a.m.

Dorothy Brusven

Dorothy Brusven, 97, of Clarkfield died on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Clarkfield Care Center. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 1 p.m. at St. Lucas Lutheran Church, rural Cottonwood, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Shirley Fay Gladitsch

 Shirley Fay Gladitsch, 89, of Vesta passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at her home. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vesta. Visitation will be one hour prior…

Destiny Ross

   Destiny Ross, 17, of Granite Falls passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. A Celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Wing Bain Funeral Home in…

Dorothy Elise Brusven

 Dorothy Elise Brusven was born on March 9, 1925, in Clarkfield to Elmer and Martha (Hatlen) Aakvik. She was baptized and confirmed in the Clarkfield Lutheran Church. She graduated from the Clarkfield High School in 1943 and went on to…

Dorothy Brusven

 Dorothy Brusven, 97, of Clarkfield died on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Clarkfield Care Center. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 1 p.m. at St. Lucas Lutheran Church, rural Cottonwood, followed by the funeral service…