I’ve always liked the benediction. It seems so powerful when we ask in prayer for God to bless us. There are many definitions of the word benediction, but I like this one best from dictionary. sensagent.com: “a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection.” That is what we do, we implore to God for God’s divine protection.
KCC Healthy Tip of the Week: Did you know that red bell peppers actually pack more Vitamin C than an orange? Did you know that red bell peppers actually pack more Vitamin C than an orange? They boast the most nutrition of all other bell peppers because they have been on the vine the longest. These low-calorie, nutrient-dense vegetables contain many vitamins and nutrients to improve your mood, making it an ultimate happy food.
Thursday, May 19th: 4:15 p.m. Golf: Girls and Boys Varsity Match vs Multiple Schools at YME Granite Falls Golf Club.
Week #5 was the YME Trap team’s last Spring 2022 Conference Competition shoot. The team got to experience the excitement of a YME Athlete shooting a 25/25 for the very first time ever at the MN Heartland na Preserve range. That shooter was Ryan Brouwer. As b. you can see from the pictures he was one happy guy. 2-“Congratulations again Ryan Brouwer on your perfect score and being the first to accomplish this at this range from the YME trap team - We are so proud of you!” says Sandy Berthelsen, YME Trap Team Coach/Manager.
Avera Regional Medical Center Tom Kooiman has been named to an expanded leadership role and will serve as the Administrator of Avera Tyler in Tyler, Minn. and Avera Granite Falls Health Center in Granite Falls, Minn.
Minnesota State University Mankato Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,797 degrees to 2,467 students at the end of the spring 2022 semester. Commencement ceremonies were held Friday, May 6 at 3 p.m.
Crime Stoppers of Minnesota It is now possible to submit tips to Crime Stoppers of Minnesota from anywhere in the USA from a cell phone and for those in Minnesota to submit tips to other parts of the country. This can now be done by calling **TIPS (**8477).
From hands-on Native Arts workshops to guided walking tours of the longest stretch of Victorian mansions remaining in the country, the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) welcomes all to learn and enjoy Historic Adventures at its sites and museums.
Memorial services for Guila Kurtz, 97, of Echo will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Rock Valle Lutheran Church rural Echo. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2022, at Sunset Funeral Home in Echo and will continue one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Private family interment will follow in the Echo City Cemetery.
Michael Steven Sather was born February 27, 1955, in Montevideo, the son of Harry and Viola (Swenson) Sather. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. He attended school in Montevideo graduating with the class of 1973.