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“…to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)

There are many TV series about lawyers and the courtroom. Some of the more famous ones are (were) “Perry Mason,” “Boston Legal,” and “The Good Wife” to name a few. There are also shows like “Judge Judy” and “Judge Wapner” but those are based on real-life issues, not fiction. Many people find it very entertaining to watch both kinds of these courtroom displays. Did you know that there is a courtroom- like chapter in the Bible?

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Minnesota West Bluejay team won “Best in Show Award: Evaluation of Results” in the global science experiment, Plant the Moon Challenge

Plant the Moon Challenge, a program of the Institute of Competition Sciences, is a global science experiment conducted to grow plants in conditions similar to what is on the moon. As NASA makes strides for sending astronauts to the moon, a large part is survival in space.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, January 28th: Granite Falls Area Chamber of Commerce presents: A Mid-Winter Celebration Fundraiser. The Mardi Gras theme gala begins with social hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 pm. and entertainment with Divas Through the Decades at 8 p.m. Held at The Rock Dining and Events, tickets on sale now, including dinner and entertainment.

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T-hangar rental rates approved at council meeting

Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com At the regular meeting of the Granite Falls City Council held last Tuesday, one of the topics of discussion was the future purchase of a new ladder fire truck. The purchase was budgeted in the Capital Items Budget for 2024, however, city staff found a grant available this year due in February. The city would have two years to use the funds if the grant is approved, and the purchase would still be able to be made in 2024. The council approved submitting the grant application.

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Cold weekend temps on the way

I don’t know if I remember a winter that has had as much hoarfrost. We had another beautiful sight on Sunday across much of western and northern Minnesota of hoarfrost. The conditions were just right once again for the formation of this phenomenon. By the way, you don’t have to look far for hoarfrost to form as it is the same type that forms in your refrigerator or freezer.

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Ask a Trooper

Question: Can someone please tell dealers or inform people that their auto lights do not work during daylight hours? Or put it on those digital signs along the interstates? I did not know this when I bought my 05 vibe and someone told me that. So when we had these storms and fog, there are people driving without lights at all or no tail lights and when it is a white or silver vehicle makes it worse.

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