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Train derailment in Raymond draws aid from local agencies

Around 1 a.m., on Thursday, March 30th, a train operated by BNSF Railway traveling through Raymond derailed with approximately 22 tanker cars going off the tracks, and caught fire. A press release from the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office noted that the tankers were carrying “a form of ethanol” and “a corn syrup liquid”. The cause of the derailment is currently unknown and under investigation. Evacuations took place within a half-mile radius of the site, with residents being instructed to leave their homes, and being directed to a school in the nearby town of Prinsburg. According to the Raymond Fire Department’s Facebook post, the evacuation was for “precautionary measures”.

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Library reports approximately 7,500 visitors in 2022

At Monday evening’s meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, head librarian Larissa Schwenk was in attendance to give a report on the Granite Falls Library. In her report, Schwenk noted that in 2022 the library offered 154 programs, including storytime at the libray, Lego Club, adult and kid make-and-take activities and more. Across those programs, there were 2,376 community members that participated.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, April 8: Sons of Norway, Elvidal Lodge, will meet Saturday, April 8, 2:00pm at the Kilowatt Community Center. Nicole Zempel will present a program on mushrooms, with samples to taste. She forages for mushrooms locally and creates art using mushrooms. Visitors welcome.

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COURT NEWS

Granite Falls Police Department Benoit, Robert Charles, Granite Falls; Offense date 2/11/23 Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/ Noisy/Obscene (Misdemeanor); Plea 3/27/23 Guilty; Disposition 3/27/23 Convicted; Court Decision 3/27/23 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 90 Days for 1 Yr); $150 Fine. Logan, Christyan Matthew, Bagley; Offense date 8/14/22 Damage to Property - 3rd Degree - Reduce Value $501 - $1000; Plea 3/31/23 Guilty; Disposition 3/31/23 Convicted; Court Decision 3/31/23 Sentenced Local Confinement (138 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 0 Days Credit for time served: 138 Days).

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GUESS WHO?

Each week, the Advocate Tribune will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.

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National Public Health Week is April 3-9

A message from Countryside Public Health: The past few years have challenged and changed each of us, our communities, and the field of public health in numerous ways. This week, during National Public Health Week, we CELEBRATE the resiliency and strength of our communities, our many wonderful partners, our Board of Directors, our great staff, and all the amazing residents who choose to make their homes in these communities.

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Cooler temperatures than average

After a winter storm brought snow to the region last Thursday into Friday, we had a very nice weekend. There was lots of melting going on both Saturday and Sunday as high temperatures were in the 30s and even into the lower 40s on Sunday. With light winds and plenty of sunshine, it was a very nice weekend for early April! I saw people out going for a walk and many snowmobilers enjoying the nice weather.

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