Custom Made Band brings their “Musical Memories Tour” throughout the area

The Custom Made Band has been playing together for about 20 years bringing their “Musical Memories Tour” throughout the area. The band’s multi-genre playlist includes classic rock and country from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. The trio consists of Steve Mahlum from Sacred Heart playing guitar, Kris Nelson-Jensen from Willmar on bass and Jay Skrukrud of Kandyohi on drums. Combined, the trio has over 145 years of music and band experience that they share at a variety of venues in the area.

Memory Care Corner: Fish and Frontotemporal Dementia…

When people hear the word dementia, they immediately think of Alzheimer’s Disease – and rightly so, as Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia. However, as we have been discussing, Alzheimer’s Disease is not the only fish in the sea! Today, we are going to learn a little about Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).

Ask a Trooper: Windshield wiper question…

Question: I am in the process of restoring a classic car. I have a question regarding windshield wipers. Do I have to install them on my ride? I am concerned they will take away from the aesthetics. Everything from how they look on the windshield to the motor under the hood that operates them. I thought I would check with you.

TOMF “Jam the Gym” fundraising eventcelebrating 30 years

The mission of the Tim Orth Memorial Foundation is to raise funds to assist children who are facing substantial medical expenses incurred as a result of a serious accident or illness. The Foundation is an all-volunteer organization that organizes fundraising events to support the children in the community in addition to raising the much-needed funds. Between the events on Friday, March 28th in Winthrop and Saturday, March 29th in Glencoe and Hector, assistance will be provided to nineteen recipients.

“Do not cast me off…” Psalm 27:9c

I was reading the psalm for this next Sunday (the 2nd Sunday in Lent) and the plea to God, “Do not cast me off” is what caught my attention. I checked dictionary.com for the definition of “cast” and I found this: verb -1. cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface. 2. register (a vote). noun - 1. an object made by shaping molten metal or similar material in a mold. 2. an act of throwing something forcefully.

2025-26 registration sees new classes offered at YME

At Monday evening’s meeting of the Yellow Medicine East Board of Education, Middle/High School Principal Stacy Hinz gave a report on the happenings in the Middle/High School, discussing registration for the next school year.

Notes from the Granite Area Arts Council: Tell Me Your (Ghost + Other) Stories…

I am a glutton for punishment, so I’ll be spending this week’s spring break working. However, rather than scheduling visiting writers’ events, grading papers, and giving students begrudging extensions, I will be crafting my own fiction … as a mini-resident-artist at the YES! House Tuesday through Sunday. Hooray!

Minnesota DNR hosts webinars on bluebird recovery

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the spring program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship webinar series.