With winter in the rearview mirror, the summer off-highway vehicle riding season is getting underway. Many of Minnesota’s more than 3,000 miles of trails for all types of OHVs and rider skill levels are now open for use.
Question: I notice a lot of people walking and running along the highway. The thing that concerns me is that they are moving in the same direction of traffic with their back to the potential hazard. Can you talk about pedestrian safety and what people should do when on the highway?
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, the council reviewed bids for the liquor store remodel project. There were two bids submitted, with the lowest bid being from Hasslen, of Ortonville at a total of $150,000, which was $55,600 lower than the next highest base bid received. The total estimated cost of the project was $116,168. The council voted to accept the bid from Hasslen.
As another academic year comes to a close, Minnesota West Community and Technical College is busy preparing to toss some confetti in honor of its graduating class. Set for May, the upcoming ceremonies promise to be more than just a walk across the stage; they’ll be a full-on celebration of achievement and future dreams.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources asks that people avoid disturbing or touching deer fawns, which are born around this time of year.
On Thursday, May 1st, Minnesota Public Radio sponsored a concert at The YES! House in a project of its Class Notes Concert Program featuring the musical trio Steam Machine. Drawing a crowd from throughout the local area, Steam Machine is a music and dance ensemble that performs old-time and bluegrass music, featuring fiddler AJ Srubas, guitar player Rina Rossi, and banjo player David Robinson. Their focus is primarily instrumental old-time music from the midwestern United States. The performance came after the musical trio visited Bert Raney elementary earlier in the day for a free concert designed to engage and inspire students, cultivating active listening skills. The Class Notes Concert series is made available in part by the Minnesota Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
On Friday, May 2nd, local musicians (left to right) Ben Lecy, Tom Listul and Clint Lecy performed a free musical performance at Bluenose Gopher Public House. The performance is a part of the cooperatives Bluenose Presents initiative, which provides an avenue for donations to support local music and art initiatives. The next free live music performance happens Saturday, May 10th when local musician Mike Gill takes the stage from 7-9 p.m.
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On Thursday, May 1st, the Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Welcome Home Pelicans community celebration along the Minnesota River near Sorlien Park. The event featured educational activities designed to celebrate the annual return of the American White Pelicans to the river. There was a presentation as well as question and answer session led by University of Minnesota Extension wildlife expert Amy Rager, local vendors, games and snacks.
The Granite Falls Kiwanis Popcorn Stand opened for the season on Prentice Street May 1st for its 106th consecutive season. The Popcorn Stand originally opened in 1919 under the ownership of Fred and Julius Ernston, and was acquired, after a series of various owners, by the Kiwanis Club of Granite Falls in 2003. The Kiwanis Club, as a public entity, uses all funds raised to donate to youth organizations and youth activities in the community. The Popcorn Stand is open every night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. throughout the summer.