Monday morning storm brings large hail to the area
Monday morning, a storm moved through the area bringing heavy rain and large hail. Dick Petersen collected a dozen egg-sized pieces of hail at his home in Clarkfield.
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MPCA seeks local volunteers for water testing in Granite Falls area
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is currently seeking volunteers in the Granite Falls area to help with an annual project monitoring Minnesota’s lakes and streams. The program is in its 49th year, having been started in 1998 at the University of Minnesota before being transferred to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency a few years later.
Granite Grinder to close after more than 20 years in business
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.
Minnesota West Community and Technical Colleges announces local graduates
Minnesota West Community & Technical College Minnesota West Community & Technical College – Minnesota West will host multiple Commencement Ceremonies for students graduating this year. The Commencement Ceremonies are scheduled as below.
City council hears report on 2022 Street project bids
At the regular monthly meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, the 2022 Street and Utility Improvements project was discussed, with bids being reviewed. City Engineer Mike Amborn was at the meeting to present the council with information about the bids received. The project for 2022 includes complete street reconstruction, sanitary sewer replacement, water main replacement, storm sewer replacement, and other associated items that would need to be replaced or repaired alongside the work for multiple streets in town.
Kiwanis Popcorn Stand opens early for the season
The iconic Granite Falls Kiwanis Popcorn Stand opened a couple of days earlier than expected, opening Friday, April 29th. The popcorn stand, located along the Minnesota River in downtown Granite Falls was originally scheduled to open on May 1st but advertised an early open on social media for followers of the tradition eager for their first taste of the season. Photo by Michael Jacobson
Veterans virtual Town Hall meeting scheduled for May 10
St. Cloud VA Health Care System A virtual Veterans town hall meeting focused on improving VA health care services and programs is scheduled on May 10, 2022, at 2 p.m., for Veterans served by the Brainerd VA Clinic and the St.
COURT NEWS
Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Department Willander, Kasey Paul, Clarkfield; Offense date 8/4/2015 Criminal Sex Conduct - 3rd Degree - Force or Coercion (Felony); Plea 10/26/15 Guilty; Disposition 12/8/15 Stay of Adjudication; Amended Court Decision 4/27/22 Continued; Local Confinement 120 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 0 Days, Credit for Time Served: 3 days; $300 Fine. Famum, Anastasia Marie, Echo; Offense date 1/18/22 Drugs - 3rd Degree - Possess 10 grams or more a narcotic drug other than heroin (Felony); Plea 3/14/22 Guilty; Disposition 4/14/22 Convicted; Court Decision 4/25/22 Sentenced Commit to Commissioner of Correction (Adult MN Correction Facility Shakopee, 21 Mo, Stay For 5 Yr) Local Confinement (18 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 0 Days Credit for time served: 18 Days); $500 Fine.
Notes from the Granite Area Arts Council
Last Friday at the Bluenose Gopher, a new art form was born: sock puppet karaoke. Readers, I am still laughing.
Granite Falls Chamber News
Greetings! My name is Bonnie Vik, Executive Director for the Granite Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. I would like everyone to understand and experience what Granite Falls Area Chamber of Commerce membership can do for you and your business. Individuals in our community, as well as businesses, can be Chamber of Commerce members.