Rain chances through the end of the week

It was a pleasant weekend for the Easter Weekend as temperatures soared into the 70s across parts of the state. Fairmont, Marshall, and Windom all hit 70 degrees on Saturday. Much of the Twin Cities area rose into the mid 60s.

Video shows how to handle flathead catfish, other large fish

A video by the DNR aims to educate anglers about how to properly handle large fish during catch-and-release. Being properly equipped and understanding how to handle a large fish is critical to ensuring the fish’s survival after release.

GUESS WHO?

Each week, the Advocate Tribune will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.

COURT NEWS

Granite Falls Police Department Syring, Melodee Jo, Granite Falls; Offense date 7/19/22 Financial Transaction Card Fraud - Use - No Consent (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 4/3/23 Guilty; Disposition 4/3/23 Convicted; Court Decision 4/3/23 Sentenced Local Confinement (365 Days, Stay 365 Days For 1 Yr); $50 Fine. Quam, Mark Phillip, Willmar; Offense date 4/22/22 Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Marijuana (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 4/3/23 Guilty; Disposition 4/3/23 Convicted; Court Decision 4/3/23 Sentenced Local Confinement (365 Days, Stay 363 Days For 2 Yr Credit for time served: 2 Days); $300 Fine.

Ask a Trooper

Question: I customized the front of my truck. Is it legal in Minnesota? Answer: There are two violations with your customized front end.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, April 17th: American Red Cross Blood Drive in Granite Falls. 1 p.m.

Shots fired during execution of warrant in Granite Falls

Late Monday afternoon, a force of officers from the Cooperative Enforcement Effort (CEE) VI Drug and Gang Task Force, along with officers from the Granite Falls Police Department, Upper Sioux Community Police Department and Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office arrived at a home on the 1100 block of Bergeson Drive in Granite Falls to execute a warrant.

Historic building comes down in Clarkfield

Late last week, work began to demolish one of the historic buildings in Clarkfield, located at the intersection of Highway 59. The building was once home to one of Clarkfield’s early businesses, Farmer’s Co-op Creamery Association, but has been vacant for some time. The property is now owned by the cooperative gas station next door, and the removal of the building will allow for space for the service station to add new gas pumps.