News
Not too late to get vaccinated against Influenza and COVID-19
With an early start to what is proving to be an intense flu and RSV season across our area, there are a lot of questions about infection, vaccines, and immunity to virus, Respiratory viruses, including influenza and RSV have been widespread across our region this season.
2023 Women in Ag Network conference February 7th
“Building Resilience on your Farm and in your Family,” the 2023 Women in Ag Network Conference will be February 7 in Willmar at the Willmar Conference Center (240 23rd Street SE, Willmar). This event will be a day of learning and networking for women involved in agriculture. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the conference program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Minnesota fiscal year 2023 grant agreement notice of funding opportunity
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is announcing potential availability of Grant Agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing Tribal and community- level conservation leadership in Minnesota. Proposals are requested from Federally recognized tribal governments for competitive consideration of grant agreement awards for projects for up to 3 years in duration for the following initiatives:
Explore the outdoors this winter by hunting Minnesota small game
Hunting pheasants, ruffed grouse, squirrels or rabbits offers opportunities to enjoy the Minnesota outdoors as temperatures fall and snow blankets the landscape. • Pheasants: Hunting season is open through Jan.
Celtic Cross Massage relocates to Granite Falls
In March of 2022, Cindy Miller, of Montevideo, relocated her business, Celtic Cross Massage from Fridley to Montevideo. Miller, who has been a massage therapist for over 15 years, has now made the decision to move the business to Granite Falls.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, December 22nd: A very Bluenose Christmas Trivia Night 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Council adopts resolution approving Special Revenue Fund, Enterprise Fund budgets
At Monday evening’s regular meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, one of the topics of discussion was the 2023 Special Revenue Fund and Enterprise Budget Funds. Of note is the General Fund Capital Improvements that represent proposed capital improvements, proposed at $400,000 for 2023.
COURT NEWS
Granite Falls Police Department Hernandez, Jayce Evan, Fergus Falls; Offense date 6/30/22 Criminal - Assault - 5th Degree - Harm (Misdemeanor); Plea 12/12/22 Guilty; Disposition 12/12/22 Convicted; Court Decision 12/12/22 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 90 Days For 1 Yr); $250 Fine. Kezena, Khristian Apollo, Morton; Offense date 5/25/22 Traffic - DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Body Contains Any Amount Schedule I/II Drugs - Not Marijuana (Felony); Plea 10/26/22 Guilty; Disposition 12/12/22 Convicted; Court Decision 12/12/22 Sentenced Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult MN Correctional Facility - St.