At Monday evening’s meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, one of the topics of discussion was a potential riprap stabilization project along a pond area, located just across the bridge on the north side of the river. The site has been experiencing gradual erosion, which staff emphasized could become a significant issue in the future.
Due to the flooding on the Riverwalk, the July Makers Market, hosted by the Granite Area Arts Council, was held at Rice Park last Thursday. Musical entertainment was provided by Peacock Coyote, a Rochester musician. Vendors braved the high heat and humidity for the event that will be the last held downtown for the season. The August Makers Market will be held in conjunction with the SquidFest annual celebration at Memorial Park on August 16th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information about all events taking place as a part of the SquidFest celebration can be found at prairiesquidfest.com.
Granite Falls is preparing to welcome hundreds of cyclists this summer as part of the Bike MS: Ride Across Minnesota 2025, a five-day charity ride organized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Riders will be in the community on July 21–22 and again on July 24–25, with Granite Falls serving as one of the overnight stops along the route.
Cities, counties, Tribes and other government entities in Minnesota are encouraged to apply for matching funds for local transportation infrastructure projects that support economic development, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today.
For the most part we had a nice Independence Day weekend. We did see some heat and humidity on Friday that sparked some showers and thunderstorms. However, the rest of the long weekend was generally pleasant.
Westberg Eischens is pleased to announce that Kristen Gray has joined the firm as a Senior Associate. Kristen brings a diverse background in finance and accounting, with experience in the manufacturing industry, legal sector, and public accounting.
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Changes in lake habitat, ecology and conditions coupled with technological advances in fishing gear and methods are prompting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to seek public input on a possible reduction in the statewide walleye possession limit from six to four fish.
At last Friday’s Kilowatts Baseball game, a special ceremony was held to honor the legacy of local baseball legend Don Betzen. Community members gathered at Richter Field to celebrate his induction into the Kilowatts Hall of Fame during the game.