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Granite Falls Fire Department honors retiring firefighter, awards others

The Granite Falls Fire Department and Granite Falls Firemens Relief Association Annual Meetings were held January 11, 2024 followed by dinner with retirees and honored guests.Executive Officers were all re-elected:Fire Chief Ryan HaarAssistant Fire Chief Barrett Eggebraaten2nd Assistant Fire Chief Eric SoineSecretary Evan KnudsonMembers affirmed the board of trustees of the Granite Falls Firemens Relief Association:President Tyler KnutsonVice President Barrett EggebraatenSecretary Kevin JensvoldTreasurer TJ McRaeTrustees: Nathan Stewart, Kyler Jelen, and Nick LundFire Chief: Ryan HaarDan Grund Memorial Top Responder of 2023 was awarded to Captain Holdyn Sand for responding to 94% of calls.Each year, the previous five Firefighters of the Year select a candidate who demonstrates our best values.

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DEED Awards $1.4 Million in Energy Transition Grants to Granite Falls, Fergus Falls

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced nearly $1.4 million in grant funding to support economic development in two Minnesota towns where fossil fuel power plants recently closed.Granite Falls ($750,000) and Fergus Falls ($640,250) received the grants from DEED’s Community Energy Transition Grant program, which helps communities around Minnesota plan for and manage the economic and social impact of a local power plant’s closure.“The Community Energy Transition Grant program is one of the ways DEED is delivering support and financial resources to Minnesota communities when they need it most – including when local power plants close,” said DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek.

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