Peregrine falcon chick visible on DNR FalconCam
The first of four peregrine falcon eggs in the DNR FalconCam (mndnr.gov/falconcam) nest box has hatched and a chick is now visible.
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Second chance at life brings musician back to the stage
When a man with a guitar took the stage during an Open Mic night at Bluenose Gopher Public House, turning his back to the audience and facing the window behind the stage to play, it drew the attention of the crowd.
Makers Market returns June 6th
This year’s Granite Area Arts Council hosted Makers Market event kicks off on June 6th on the Riverwalk in downtown Granite Falls with live musical entertainment by Clark Machtemes, and over 30 vendors.
Area Memorial Day Programs
Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 27th.
41 ordinance violation letters issued in spring sweep
At Monday evening’s regular meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, Police Chief Brian Struffert provided a monthly report on department operations.In his report, Chief Struffert noted that as May was cleanup month, in April officers canvased the city looking for ordinance violations such as refuse on property, unlicensed or inoperable vehicles and a variety of parking violations.
Nineteen YME seniors awarded scholarships
Last week, 19 Yellow Medicine East Seniors were awarded over $77,000 at the 37th annual YME Scholarship ceremony.
Gill takes the stage
Local musician Mike Gill took the stage Saturday evening at Bluenose Gopher Public House to perform a variety of classic rock tunes on both guitar and saxophone, along with an original instrumental.
Twin Cities based band to make tour stop in Granite Falls
On Saturday, June 1st, Twin Cities based band Woodzen is set to take the stage at Bluenose Gopher Public House for a free performance that begins at 7 p.m.
Duo set on breaking speed record for river travel makes way through local area
Early last Friday morning, two canoers, Scott Duffus and Scott Miller, traveled through the local area in their attempt to set a fastest known paddle time on the Minnesota River - a journey of 317 miles.The journey began at the Minnesota River Headwaters in Ortonville and concluded at the boat ramp at Fort Snelling State Park on Sunday with a time of 63 hours and five minutes.
Current art exhibit features 421 paintings together
In 2020, Twin Cities area artist Kelsey King found herself stuck at home, having been about to embark on a trip to Scotland that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.