The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking Minnesota businesses and residents to provide feedback on the final draft of the Minnesota State Rail Plan. Comments received will be used to guide final updates to the plan, which shapes the future of Minnesota’s rail infrastructure and investments.
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, one of the topics of discussion was a change order for the hydro plant project. Chris Anderson presented the proposed change order for structural reinforcement of a downstream wall at the city’s hydro plant, explaining, “It’s aged. There’s some structural issues. There’s some moisture that’s getting behind the wall.” Upon further investigation, Anderson noted that the concrete blocks previously thought to be hollow were actually filled. The revised plan involves structurally reinforcing the wall which would include some additional concrete and anchoring of the wall itself.
This year’s Bluenose 50 Gravel Bike Race proceeds chosen recipient was the WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Program. Organizers of the event raised $500 to donate to the organization that has multiple locations, including an office in Granite Falls. WRAP offers a 24 hour crisis line, emergency housing services and referrals, housing assistance, emergency transportation, legal and court advocacy, safety planning, information and referrals, support groups, community education, systems coordination, prevention, youth programs, and more in Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood and Yellow Medicine Counties. Pictured are WRAP’s Becci TenBensel with Bluenose Gopher Public House board chair Sarina Otaibi at last weekend’s GopherFest where the donation was formally presented. To learn more about WRAP, visit letswrap.com.
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With Halloween just about a week away, the Advocate Tribune has gathered a round-up of local ways to celebrate the holiday whether for kids or adults. Here are some of the events taking place.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced over $20.7 million in grants through the Small City Development Program (SCDP) that will support economic development in 33 cities and counties in Greater Minnesota, rehabilitating nearly 300 properties.
2025 celebrates the third year of the summer rec partnership between the City of Clarkfield and Yellow Medicine County 4-H. This remarkable partnership resulted in reaching a total of 34 youth participants across 11 programs and engaging 9 volunteers who taught and supported the participants through their learning.
Last Thursday, the Granite Falls Fire Department, a volunteer department of 32 members, hosted its annual Fire Prevention Week Open House. The event included a free hot dog meal, as well as practicing and planning a fire escape for Operation EDITH (Exit Drill in the Home).Youth were also able to tour fire trucks, participate in activities and win prizes.
On Saturday, Nicole Zempel of Wild Roots MN hosted an event at The YES! House to talk about solutions for helping to keep riverfronts free of fishing refuse and other litter. Zempel, inspired by her fathers example of taking a trash bucket along while fishing, also provided attendees with a project painting trash buckets to be distributed for those fishing the riverfront. Zempel is also planning a trash clean-up effort for volunteers from the community to help clean-up trash at Memorial Park. On display will be some interesting items Zempel found during past clean-ups. Zempel also sampled a recipe featuring bass for those in attendance.
Question: Can you explain what the lines on the highways and streets indicate? I feel like a lot of people can’t figure it out. Thanks.