75th Western Fest Queen is crowned
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National Guard reunion held
The 135th Tank Company - 47th Division of the National Guard held their annual reunion at the Redwood Falls American Legion Hall last Saturday evening.Ninety-two members left for Camp Rucker, Alabama on January 16th, 1951.
MPCA proposes changes to feedlot permits to protect waters from nitrate pollution
As part of efforts to reduce nitrate pollution statewide, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today released proposed changes to two permits that regulate the state’s largest animal feedlots.
Yellow Medicine County Courts
Granite Falls Police DepartmentLabatte, Amy Louise, Granite Falls; Offense date 5/14/24 Store Refuse on Property (Misdemeanor); Plea 6/17/24 Guilty; Disposition 6/17/24 Convicted; Court Decision 6/17/24 Sentenced Local Confinement (10 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 10 Days For 1 Yr); $100 Fine.
Granite Falls celebrates 75 years of royalty program in grand style
On Saturday, the Granite Falls community commemorated the 75th anniversary of its esteemed royalty program with a grand celebration that united past royalty members from the past 75 years as Grand Marshalls for the Western Fest Grande Parade.The parade, a highlight of Western Fest, saw an extraordinary turnout despite an earlier downpour.
Yellow Medicine County Fair to be held July 18th – 20
This year’s Yellow Medicine County Fair is scheduled to take place July 18th through the 20th in Canby, Minnesota.
Chippewa County Fair scheduled for July 31st – August 4th
The Chippewa County Fair is scheduled to be held this year July 31st through August 4th at the fair grounds in Montevideo.
Local author/musician to host book release party and sing along
Tom Listul has been involved in the music scene for many years, but in recent years has added “published author” to his list of accomplishments as well.It began when he decided to publish his first book, “Monkey Made Dream”.
Cow efficiency: More pounds, less feed — more profit
All beef and dairy producers, those selling feed to beef and dairy operations, as well as industry professionals are invited to join Minnesota Dairy Initiative and UMN Extension on Monday, July 8, at the Pipestone County Fairgrounds for a free educational event focusing on cow efficiency and forage production.
Students named to Spring 2024 honor rolls
Valley City State University has released its President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll and Honor Roll for spring 2024 semester.The President’s Honor Roll recognizes students who completed 12 semester hours or more of VCSU classes for which grade points are earned with a 4.0 grade point average.Local students making the list are:Clarkfield - Caleb Torke, Dean’s Honor RollDawson - Micah Olson, Presidents Honor Roll; Levi Olson, Dean’s HOnor Roll; Grace Reep, Presidents Honor Roll