Minnesota West Community & Technical College Granite Falls Campus commencement will include a procession of graduates and their friends and families held at the Yellow Medicine East High School Gymnasium. Reception is at The Rock, Granite Falls.
Mort Meyenburg Vicar of Healing Waters Lutheran Parish, Lutheran Seminary Student I find there are some stories in the Bible that are better than others to help us through issues in the 21st century. The story of the Israelites leaving Egypt is one of those stories.
Congratulations to Alex Grinager on his first win this racing season! Friday night, May 5th, Molly Grinager & Logan Grinager attended opening night at Fiesta Speedway in Montevideo to watch Alex Grinager take 1st place in the Pure Stock Race! Shawn West & Iver came & spent the day with Lonny & Gerri West last Sunday. All Jeanie Anderson’s kids were home for Jeanie’s sister-in-law (Mike’s sister) Cindy Anderson’s funeral last Friday.
Six drivers win their heats & features to kickoff the 2023 season at Fiesta City Speedway. Alex Grinager led the entire Pure Stock feature for his first win of the season.
David Hagen, 73, of Greensboro, Ga., formerly of Granite Falls, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at his residence. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 26 at 2 p.m.
Last Tuesday, the Yellow Medicine East varsity girls softball team took on Lakeview at home in a double-header for two victories. In game one, the team took the win with a score of 10-1.
The Blue Tin Gallery in Bluenose Gopher Public House is currently exhibiting the paintings of local artist Heath Armstrong. Armstrong was born in Montevideo, but moved to Kauai in 1999.
Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office Connell, Zackery David, Sanborn; Offense date 4/18/23 Drugs - Possess Marijuana in MV (Misdemeanor); Plea 5/1/23 Guilty; Disposition 5/1/23 Convicted; Court Decision 5/1/23 Payable without appearance; $150 Fine. Robertson, Jessica Lynn, Granite Falls; Offense date 12/12/22 Violate Domestic Abuse No Contact Order - Within 10 Years of the First of Two or More Convictions (Felony); Plea 3/22/23 Guilty; Disposition 5/4/23 Convicted; Court Decision 5/4/23 Sentenced Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult (MN Correctional Facility - Shakopee, 15 Mo, Stay For 4 Yr); $400 Fine.
Dana John Lewison (Danny) was born on May 26, 1954, in Granite Falls, the son of Howard and Judith (Knutson) Lewison. As a toddler Dana became afflicted with relentless seizures that stole his voice and abilities. Dana’s parents sought treatment all over the Midwest to help Dana to no avail. When Dana was six years old, they made the hard decision to send him to live and receive care and treatment at Cambridge State Hospital and later Willmar State Hospital. In 1993,
Over the last year, the Granite Falls Senior Center has undergone a number of improvements to make the facility not only more functional but more appealing. Updates include installing new flooring, allowing for the floor to be seamless, without tripping hazards, and easier to clean up, with a slip-free surface. There was also a complete paint makeover in all of the rooms within, and new kitchen cupboards and countertops. Senior Advocate and Senior Center Coordinator Jan Lerohl also notes that the kitchen now has a stainless steel serving table.