Weekend activities planned for Ole & Lena Days
With the annual Ole & Lena Days community celebration underway, a number of activities are planned throughout the weekend.
Above normal temps through the weekend
It has been a mild start to the week. Temperatures have generally been in the low to mid 30s. For those who have spring fever already, they are loving the warmer weather. For those who want snow, not a lot is in the forecast at this point.
BRE students learn with MnDOT
Last week, Bert Raney Elementary students in grades 4th, 5th, and 6th had a day filled with design and construction activities, thanks to the Minnesota Department of Transportation and its Bridge UP curriculum. This program connects students to the real-world work of engineers and construction professionals, sparking interest in transportation planning, design, and construction.
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Derek Golberg promoted to partner at Westberg Eischens
Effective January 1, 2025, Derek Golberg has been promoted to Partner at Westberg Eischens public accounting firm.
Granite Falls Area Community Foundation Endowment Fund memorials received during July-December 2024
The Granite Falls Area Community Foundation (GFACF) would like to recognize the following Memorial gifts given to GFACF Endowment Fund from July 1 to December 31, 2024. Memorials to the GFACF Endowment Fund help the Foundation provide grants to local/area non-profit organizations for special projects that benefit the community. Memorial gifts may be sent to GFACF, P.O. Box 143, Granite Falls, MN 56241 or donated online: www.granitefallsfoundation.org
Top tips for fun winter outings to state parks and trails
Many Minnesotans visit state parks and hit the trails in summer, but winter outdoor activities are just as fun. To help people plan winter visits to state parks, recreation areas and trails, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shares top ways to have fun this winter, with or without snow.
Preliminary 2024 season report shows higher deer harvest
Hunters harvested more than 170,000 deer during the 2024 hunting season, up 7% statewide from the 2023 hunting season. The statewide harvest was 3% lower than the five-year average.
Help save Minnesota waters, your pets and your wallet from too much salt this winter
As winter arrives in Minnesota, so does the chore of clearing pavement – sometimes with salt. But before you reach for that bag and begin to scatter, consider using other tools to the get the job done that are less toxic to our waterways and our beloved pets, and will save you money.
Ask a Trooper: Bicycle Stop Sign…
Question: I have seen numerous times where a bicyclist will not stop at a stop sign, if they are sharing the road with automobiles. I have seen a couple of close incidents where the bicyclist is almost hit as well. Are bicyclists under the same rules if they are sharing the road with automobiles?