Another storm could be on the way
The National Weather Service says 1 to 3 inches of snow was common from the late winter/early spring storm system late Friday into Saturday. A few spots picked up over 5 inches.
Construction on new bike trail expected this summer
At Monday evening’s meeting of the City Council, City Engineer Mike Amborn of Rodeberg & Berryman, Inc, was in attendance to provide an update on the proposed bike trail improvements along County Road 5. The trail project was awarded a grant in 2021 through the Minnesota Department of Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program. The federal grant is administered through MnDOT for projects intended to improve pedestrian transportation infrastructure.
This Happened Here: Duluth Blood…
[Welcome to the words of our first guest columnist! Johanna Luetmer, a writer, musician, and child development expert who currently lives in St. Paul, has graciously agreed to share this tale of a cozy Minnesota afternoon turned harrowing. Enjoy.]
Notes from the Granite Area Arts Council: This Week, It’s All About the Pets…
Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending the salon for River Valley Ripple artist Sierra Kallio, who’d been occupying a YES! House apartment for three weeks, holed up with a lot of recycled materials (scavenged from local bins + donated to her, more on that below) to craft paintings and a film. The house was packed.
Seed Library launch event planned for Saturday
On Saturday, March 22nd, the Granite Falls Public Library is hosting an event to launch its new Seed Library.
“…for the wind passes over it, and it is gone…” Psalm 103:16a
Today I am writing from the second highest location in Cottonwood County. I am at Shalom Hill Farm, about 17 miles north west of Windom, overlooking miles of Minnesota prairie. One of the common elements of nature residing here is the wind. There’s something about a prairie wind. I feel it often at Bergen and St. Lucas churches when I’m there.
Yellow Medicine County Courts
MN State Patrol - Marshall
DNR shares tips for planning a summer camping trip at Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and forests
As Minnesotans prepare for the summer season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing information to help campers plan their adventures.
Minnesota DNR sets open water fishing regulations for walleye on Mille Lacs Lake
Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will have the opportunity to harvest two walleye daily during the upcoming open water season, which begins on Saturday, May 10, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 30. Harvested walleye must be 17 inches or greater, and only one of them can be over 20 inches.
Upcoming Events
Now through March while supplies last: YME Plant Sale at the Granite Area Arts Council gallery. Payment is cash or check - freewill donation. Open Tuesday through Saturday.