Crowd gathers for information meeting about potential transfer of land

Last Wednesday evening, a meeting was held at Minnesota West Community & Technical College in Granite Falls hosted by State Representative Chris Swedzinski and Senator Gary Dahms. The two called the meeting with a panel mostly of people involved directly with the potential transfer of land from the state of Minnesota to the Upper Sioux Community. In addition, Dave Smiglewski of the Friends of Upper Sioux State Park and Yellow Medicine County Commissioner John Berends were invited to be and attended as members of the panel.

YME Trap seniors

This week, the Yellow Medicine East TRAP team recognizes the team’s senior athletes.. (L-R) Logan Hoff with his 7th season Tarrick Rupp with his 7th season, Brayton Hammer with his 5th season & Parker Levitz with his 5th season. Logan, Tarrick and Brayton are from the original inaugural group of fifteen shooter’s - A great group of guys who will be missed.

HENRY OLSON, SR.

Henry Olson, Sr., 81, of Granite Falls passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 15 at 11 a.m.

Garrison Keillor and Friends

When you look at the body camera video of Nashville cops, guns drawn, dashing into the school, throwing doors open, shouting, “Shots fired, shots fired, move!” and a line of cops moving swiftly down the hall and up the stairs and shooting the attacker, you see men doing as they were trained to do, pursue a killer and take the killer out. From first call to completion of mission: 14 minutes.

Letter to the Editor

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Clarkfield Community News

The New Life Church enjoyed Easter Breakfast together on Easter Sunday. Loretta Eschen entertained guests on Easter Sunday.

Memory Care Corner

I’m just curious if you enjoyed reading the “If I Get Dementia” list that I shared in my last article? As I mentioned in that article, the author of the writing is Rachael Wonderlin, an internationally- recognized dementia care expert and educator. The reading that I shared has circulated the globe many times over! In addition, Rachael has her Master’s in Gerontology and is a John Hopkins University Press three-time published author.

Six tips for a flood smart spring

With an above normal spring flood risk across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin, waiting until the weather warms to prepare may end up costing you thousands of dollars in expensive repairs. “Your first priority in any emergency should always be the physical safety of you, your loved ones, and your pets,” said FEMA Region 5 Regional Administrator Tom Sivak.

RECIPE

OF THE WEEK Submitted by Myrna Stölen A note from Myrna: This is a good main dish. Pigs in a Blanket Leftover mashed potatoes or instant Hot dogs Cheese Chili Powder Cut hot dogs lengthwise and fill with mashed potatoes.

DNR reminds public to not prune, cut oaks spring through July

Despite a cool and snowy spring, oak trees will soon be at risk of oak wilt infection. Oak wilt is an invasive fungal disease that kills all of Minnesota’s oak species. Not pruning or cutting oaks from April through July is the easiest way to prevent the spread, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.