“Blooming Beauty” by young, emerging artist Grace Haugen, is currently on display in the Emerging Artist gallery of the KK Berge building. Grace says, “It’s a journey through my life the past year, and how I have bloomed into a person that I am proud of.”
The Granite Falls Area Historical Society (GFHS) will be collaborating with the Cooperative Bluenose Gopher Public House and the Granite Falls Area Arts Council (GAAC) to honor the legacy of the Cooperative Act throughout 2022.
Kindred Spirits, from Marshall, performed live music for visitors to the first of the summer’s Makers Market to enjoy. Photo by Jessica Stolen-Jacobson Nicole Zempel, with help from her mother, sold a variety of jellies and salves made from locally foraged herbs and flowers.
The Revised Common Lectionary rarely gives us readings from Proverbs, but this Sunday (Holy Trinity Sunday) we read from Proverbs 8 where the author doesn’t talk about Wisdom, it is Wisdom herself talking about when she was created and what she does.
Shirley Olson and her daughter Paula Border of the Clarkfield Legion Auxiliary were selling Poppies for Memorial Day during the plant sale. Photo submitted Jeanie Anderson sold bars at the plant sale.
On June 26th, Bergen Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary. The actual anniversary is in May, however, the church is planning for a full day of events in June.
United Way of Southwest Minnesota They’re back!! Fun in the Sun Kits were so popular last year that United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) is excited to announce they’re here again! The goal of these kits is to provide a starting point for family activities that are fun, educational and engaging throughout the summer. These kits are a gift from UWSWMN to families in our service area that have young children and are distributed through local libraries.
The second week of March 2020 stands out in my memory for two reasons. I presented at a regional conference in Marshall midweek and remember how we were encouraged to not shake hands. By Friday, the governor had declared a state of emergency in Minnesota, and I’ll never forget the feeling of uncertainty that followed. I don’t enjoy reminiscing on those days! The conference, however, was a bright spot.
Ron Stevens, Clarkfield High School Class of 1981, died on Saturday, May 28th, as the result of a stroke. Ron & his wife Barb lived in Marshall & were the parents of Clay & Meg. Ron’s parents were Roger & Mary Lou Stevens. Blessed be Ron’s memory!