Evening events highlight 2025 Meander Art Crawl

After a day of exploring artist studios along the Minnesota River Valley, Meander goers can extend the fun into the evening with special events in three communities. The 2025 Meander Art Crawl runs October 3, 4 & 5 and will feature Party on Prentice Street in Granite Falls, the Monte Meet Up in Montevideo, and a concert, Light Through the Strings, in Madison. Meander Art Crawl information can be found at www.artsmeander.com.

Deer hunters invited to share wildlife observations

Minnesota deer hunters can use an online field log (mndnr.gov/mammals/deer/management/hunter-field-log.html) to report wildlife they see while hunting. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources uses the information to supplement its model-generated population estimates, which are important tools for managing wildlife.

Beyond Reason: Phishing Season…

Every so often, my phone buzzes—and it’s not a pal, not a loved one, not Ted from accounting asking if he can expense a banana. It’s a stranger. A phisherman, casting a line. It’s not my neighbor Phil who fishes for fish with esoteric lures, bless him.

Dementia grants promote early diagnosis and caregiver resources

Seven Minnesota organizations will use state grant funds to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, promote early diagnosis and connect caregivers to resources. Nearly $750,000 in grants are going out this fall from the Minnesota Board on Aging.

Live Well, Age Wisely: Funding for Brain Health Comes to the Prairie…

“Dementia is not a normal part of aging,” said Maureen Schneider, board chair of the Minnesota Board on Aging. “Timely diagnosis that uses the right tools is key to treatment and support and can create better outcomes for people with memory loss and the family members and friends who care for them.” The Minnesota Board on Aging recently announced the seven entities across the state who were awarded funds totaling nearly $750,000 through the Local and Regional Dementia grants. The grants are intended to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, promote early diagnosis and connect caregivers to resources.

YME volleyball defeats LQPV

Last week, the Yellow Medicine East Varsity Volleyball team took on Lac qui Parle Valley for a 3-0 win. Leaders in the game included Alana Almich who scored 13 kills, one ace block. Complete scoring follows.

Minnesota West president updates council on college growth, programs

At Monday evening’s meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, president of Minnesota West Community & Technical College Terri Gaalswyk provided updates on recent developments across the Minnesota West system, as well as specifics regarding the Granite Falls campus.

Notes from the Granite Area Arts Council: Shortcuts…

This writer, for one, is excited that the Meander is on its way back to town and beyond. Last week, we wrote about the kickoff party (a reminder is below in case you have yet to grab tickets) on October 3rd; here, I’d like to invite you to write in and share any Meander memories to celebrate the legendary open studio tour that will return to the region on October 3rd (12-6pm), 4th (9am-6pm) and 5th (9am-4pm).