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University of Minnesota Extension is presenting four webinars on introductory farm transition and estate planning. Webinars will be held on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. starting January 4, 2023. There is no cost to attendees. Attend one or attend all four!

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released a summary of some of its major accomplishments in 2022. From major milestones in habitat restoration that were decades in the making, to climate adaptation and mitigation efforts, to ensuring Minnesota’s unparalleled outdoor opportunities are accessible to more people, the DNR made significant progress on the goals and priorities in its strategic plan (files.dnr.state. mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/ conservationagenda/ dnr_strategic_plan.pdf).

University of Minnesota Extension University of Minnesota Extension will present a series of webinars to support families and those who serve families in making informed decisions that lead to greater health, resilience and well-being.

The Yellow Medicine Soil & Water Conservation District is gearing up for the year ahead with a new initiative, planning visits to ag retailer offices and ag-related businesses throughout Yellow Medicine County. “Some SWCDs around the state have put staff in the ag retailer offices to make the connection to conservation options,” explains YMSWCD Director Tyler Knutson. “Many retailers appreciate this because it gives them one more resource to their customers.”

At the first meeting of the Granite Falls City Council in the new year, the “re-organizational meeting” was held in order to assign council members to boards and commissions, set regular meeting dates and times, and to elect a Vice President to preside in the Mayor’s absence.

Thursday, January 12th: Granite Area Arts Council reception for artist Maya Ulrich. Maya’s exhibit on display from January 2nd to January 28th. Reception will be held at 7 p.m. at the Granite Area Arts Council, 807 Prentice Street.

Granite Falls Police Department Moritz, Taylor James, Granite Falls; Offense date 12/4/22 Alcohol - Under 21 Consumption (Misdemeanor); Plea 1/1/23 Guilty; Disposition 1/1/23 Convicted; Court Decision 1/1/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine. Schulz, Dustin Allen, Maynard; Offense date 5/8/20 Traffic - DAR (Misdemeanor); Plea 1/4/23 Guilty; Disposition 1/4/23 Convicted; Court Decision 1/4/23 Sentenced; $50 Fine.