So many people have been commenting to me this past week, that “we have gone from winter-like weather right into summer-like weather!” We have seen warmer temperatures and even some thunderstorms along the way across the state over the past week. These warmer temperatures and windy conditions have helped to dry things out a bit for the farmers, but it has also created some wildfire concerns.
Granite Falls Police Department Muellerleile, Phillip Joseph, Granite Falls; Offense date 3/25/21 Violation of Harassment Restraining Order (Misdemeanor); Plea 3/30/22 Guilty; Disposition 3/30/22 Convicted; Court Decision 5/2/22 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 90 Days for 1 Yr); $100 Fine. Anderson, Amber Elizabeth, St.
Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths (TZD), an organization that was designed to study the causes of traffic fatalities and serious injuries, and work to pursue public support of traffic safety as a priority, hosted a seminar at Prairie’s Edge Casino and Resort in Granite Falls last week.
Ridgewater Community & Technical College Practicing estheticians and recent Estheology graduates who meet eligibility requirements will now be able to take their skills to the next level for their skincare clients, thanks to an Estheology program expansion at Ridgewater College, Willmar campus. Launching this summer, a 20-credit Advanced Esthetics certificate will be available to licensed estheticians and cosmetologists who wish to expand their expertise to such skin treatments as light therapy, dermaplaning, and other advanced skin treatment protocols.
On Saturday, May 21st, Woodland Centers is hosting their annual Suicide Prevention Awareness walk at Smith Park in Montevideo. The event has been held since 2015, with the exception of one year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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.
In 2001, Lisa Massman opened Granite Grinder Cafe and Gifts, after relocating from Washington state to Granite Falls where she felt led to be. She'd been to Granite Falls before, visiting her family's husband in Minnesota.
In July of 2021, STAR Group LLC opened the Napa Auto Parts store in Montevideo. The opening marked the group’s 15th location in Minnesota. With the help of Double D Development LLC of Montevideo, along with other local contractors, much remodeling went into the building located at 2002 Black Oak Ave. The Napa store is located in one-third of the building, and holds the largest inventory of all of STAR Group LLC’s stores. They are able to source parts from 57 distribution centers throughout the United States, and carry a large inventory of hydraulic hoses.
Wing-Bain Funeral Home is the longest continual business serving the community of Granite Falls. Its beginnings can be traced back to 1892 – 1893 when Henry Hamre began his undertaker career. “Since those early years, Wing-Bain Funeral Home (formerly Hamre), has carried on a tradition of compassionate, dignified and professional service to people during their time of need,” says business partner Everett Bain.