Wowicakekage: Dakota Art Encoded is on display now through May 7th at the K.K. Berge Gallery in downtown Granite Falls. The art exhibit features the work of Wicanhpi Iyotan Win (Autumn Cavender). There will be an Artist Reception this Thursday, April 7th at 7 p.m. including art showing, snacks, and discussions about bringing traditional art into the digital sphere.
Yellow Medicine East band & choir students participated in a Solo/Ensemble Contest on March 31st at Lakeview High School. The following students earned superior ratings (the top rating): Justine Angulo, Ean Clarke, Bailey Day, Tarin Gatchell, Abby Green, Riley Haar, Ashton Helgeson, Patrick Hoernemann, Rory Keller, Autumn Ladwig, Derrick Lien, Zach McGeary, Isaac Olevson, Dexter Pardick, Sanjana Pullan & the YME Jazz Band.
Learning what to do when you become eligible for Medicare can seem overwhelming. This class is for people who will be new to Medicare and would like to learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Topics will include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance and Part D prescription coverage. During the class you will learn the Medicare enrollment details, how to get the most from your benefits and how to research your Medicare plan options using the Medicare.gov site.
Legislation has been introduced in the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives for a pilot program to retain and attract workforce through supporting technical education for targeted occupations. The Southwestern Minnesota Workforce Development Pilot is sponsored by Senator Bill Weber and Representative Rod Hamilton.
Long-time loved Hot Looks Salon in Cottonwood has changed its colors. The business is flying a new flag under the name Lotus 507 Salon.
Minnesota State Patrol Simmirai, Soien, Milan; Offense date 2/10/21 No Minnesota Drivers License (Misdemeanor); Plea 3/25/22 Guilty; Disposition 3/25/22 Convicted; Court Decision 3/25/22 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine. Eastman, Lacy Lynn, Echo; Offense date 3/2/22 Giving Peace Officer False Name and Date of Birth of Another Person (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 3/28/22 Guilty; Disposition 3/28/22 Convicted; Court Decision 3/28/22 Sentenced (Local Confinement 365 days, stay 362 days for 1 yr credit for time served 3 days); $150 Fine.
Bemidji State University Meeghen Dahlager from Granite Falls, MN, earned Dean’s List honors from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn., at the conclusion of the Fall 2021 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, Bemidji State University students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a minimum of a 3.5 GPA during the semester.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities The following students have been named to the 2021 fall semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced recently. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average.
As you are preparing yourselves to head out to your favorite fishing spot, remember to take precautions to keep our waters free of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). Lakes in Yellow Medicine County, and the rest of non-lakes country, are fortunate to have relatively low levels of traffic year round. Recently, the Yellow Medicine Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) found that the main boat ramps at Wood Lake near Timm County Park and at Del Clark Lake closest to the entrance averaged about 10 watercraft trailers entering and leaving the water daily. On holiday weekends, such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, that number rockets to over one hundred per day for those two access points. All other public accesses in the county see about one trailer entering and leaving the water on any given day through the season. The SWCD’s central concern in our area is folks moving species from a lake in another county or state, and bringing them to local waters.