I’ve always liked the benediction. It seems so powerful when we ask in prayer for God to bless us. There are many definitions of the word benediction, but I like this one best from dictionary. sensagent.com: “a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection.” That is what we do, we implore to God for God’s divine protection.
KCC Healthy Tip of the Week: Did you know that red bell peppers actually pack more Vitamin C than an orange? Did you know that red bell peppers actually pack more Vitamin C than an orange? They boast the most nutrition of all other bell peppers because they have been on the vine the longest. These low-calorie, nutrient-dense vegetables contain many vitamins and nutrients to improve your mood, making it an ultimate happy food.
Avera Regional Medical Center Tom Kooiman has been named to an expanded leadership role and will serve as the Administrator of Avera Tyler in Tyler, Minn. and Avera Granite Falls Health Center in Granite Falls, Minn.
Friday, May 20th: 29th Annual Chippewa/Yellow Medicine Counties Relay for Life at Smith Park. Saturday, May 21st: Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk Smith Park in Montevideo.
Minnesota State University Mankato Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,797 degrees to 2,467 students at the end of the spring 2022 semester. Commencement ceremonies were held Friday, May 6 at 3 p.m.
Crime Stoppers of Minnesota It is now possible to submit tips to Crime Stoppers of Minnesota from anywhere in the USA from a cell phone and for those in Minnesota to submit tips to other parts of the country. This can now be done by calling **TIPS (**8477).
Quinn Kotek of Wood Lake in the tie-down calf roping portion of Sunday’s competition. Photo by Jessica Stolen-Jacobson The Minnesota High School Rodeo Association held their Region Four Rodeo at Lee Mar Ranch Saturday and Sunday.
Now: MVTV Wireless Internet office is open to the public again. The office is located at 1790 Highway 212 W, Granite Falls, MN 56241.
Chief Deputy Wayne DeBlieck was the guest of honor at a retirement party held at The Rock Dining & Events Friday afternoon. DeBlieck retires after 37 years of service in police departments. He began his work in Granite Falls in 1992, after six years in Tracy at the Police Department, with a couple of part-time jobs before that.
Curtis Sannerud, a longtime resident of Clarkfield, recently won his third award from the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival (NVCAF). Sannerud’s first award came in 2-11, when he was one of 51 gold medalists chosen from nearly 4,000 entries into the NVCAF. It was the 18th time Sannerud had entered the competition. Sannerud, who served as an Army Combat Engineer from 1952-1954, stationed in Yugoslavia. He will be celebrating his 92nd birthday May 16th.