If you’re a fan of shiny floors, white walls, pottery by Ron Kahler and paintings by Cat Abbott, we suggest a visit to the newly-renovated Makers on the Minnesota Gallery, open Monday - Friday from 10am-4pm and Saturdays from 10am-3pm! A reception for Kahler and Abbott will be held at the gallery on Friday 11/18 at 7pm; all are welcome.
William Arthur Ward once said, “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” What does kindness look like to you? Is it a warm smile and happy greeting from the staff at your local store? Could it be holding the door for someone else to enter? Or letting another car in front of you during the busy traffic? How about taking time to help someone in need within your community? November 14th-18th, United Ways across Minnesota will participate in United Acts of Kindness week. We could all use a little more kindness in our lives, and these past few years have been challenging for many, but a small act of kindness can go a long way in making a difference.
I attended a presentation on Scams and Fraud given by the Director of Commerce for the state, Marty Flesichhacker. He shared that while it used to be older adults that were more likely to be targeted, these days it’s actually younger people who are scammed more frequently.
Yellow Medicine County 4-H is hoping to have a PIE BAKING class at the Clarkfield City Hall on Nov. 20th. Please contact Alicia Webb, 4-H coordinator right away to find out more - aawebb@umn. edu or 320-669-4471. Open to 3rd - 12th - as well as K - 2nd if an adult attends as well!
The Warriors & Walleyes Veteran’s Dinner was held at the Wood Lake Community Center on November 5th. The non-profit organization served 241 people a smoked turkey dinner with all the fixings. Forty-one of those guests were Veterans that enjoyed a free meal. “It’s breathtaking for the ones who donate money because they know how important it is to keep a good thing going,” says Lance Peterson of the Warriors and Walleyes organization. “Cannot wait until next year!” The Veterans Dinner is the largest fundraiser the organization conducts throughout the year which raises funds for activities such as taking Veterans on fishing trips.
Last week parts of Minnesota and much of North Dakota and South Dakota saw some snow, ice, and strong winds from the first winter storm of the season. Over 20 inches of snow were reported across parts of North Dakota.
Yellow Medicine County: County Commissioner District 1: Greg Renneke 793, Write-in 12. County Commissioner District 2: John Berends 666, Write-in 7.
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.
MN Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division Rustad, Davis Jon, Willmar; Offense date 10/16/22 Trespass - Permission required to enter agricultural land for outdoor recreation (Misdemeanor); Plea 11/9/22 Guilty; Disposition 11/9/22 Convicted; Court Decision 11/9/22 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine. Ingram, Brock Andrew, Winchester, Illinois; Offense date 10/16/22 Trespass - Permission required to enter agricultural land for outdoor recreation (Misdemeanor); Plea 11/5/22 Guilty; Disposition 11/5/22 Convicted; Court Decision 11/5/22 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.
Franz Albert Richter is a renowned local artist who has recently celebrated his 80th birthday. He is also the current artist on exhibit at the Madison Mercantile located in Madison, Minnesota as well as the recent subject of a documentary celebrating his life and art. According to Pioneer PBS, Richter “has long been considered one of the most influential artists and historians of the Upper Minnesota River Valley region. He grew up on a farm south of Clarkfield and after graduating from Clarkfield High school (Class of 1960) he moved to the Twin Cities to pursue further education. There he met and collaborated with the likes of Garrison Keillor, Robert Bly and Architect Dennis Grebner. After a stint as a Freedom Rider in the civil rights movement in the south and a visit to San Francisco for the “Summer of Love” in 1967, Richter returned to his home farm to pursue “a life in art.”