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CURE’s Peg Furshong appointed to Task Force on Future of Minnesota’s Water by Attorney General Keith Ellison

This spring, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison created the Advisory Task Force on Future of Minnesota’s Water. This Task Force aims to study issues affecting the stewardship of Minnesota’s water resources, explore best practices, and collaborate to develop a broad set of recommendations for policymakers and regulators, advocacy groups, and business leaders, communities, and individuals. Additionally, the Task Force will compile a report detailing its findings and proposed solutions.

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Tanner Aus claims sixth Hawley Rodeo Championship

Minnesota’s own Tanner Aus, 8x Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Qualifier, won his sixth American Heroes PRCA Rodeo with an 82-point ride aboard Universal Pro Rodeos’ Blueberry Special. The Granite Falls native secured a $1,173 payday. Aus won Rodeo Austion (Texas) earlier this year, repeating his title in back-to-back wins and making it his third overall since 2017. Aus, a veteran cowboy with a rodeo resume including career wins at Cheyenne Frontier Days, Calgary Stampede and The American is a home state favorite. He was a featured interview during the weather report with Russ Thomas on Valley News Live.

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Crosswalks get a refresh

Volunteers recently gathered including Jesse Bautista and Tamara Isfeld, to re-paint the crosswalks in downtown Granite Falls. Due to last winter’s mild weather, the previous designs held up enough that the decision was made to touch those designs up rather than to paint new ones.

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