On or about April 14, 2025 _, the City of Granite Falls will request the Business and Community Development Division (BCD), Small Cities Development Program, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), to release federal funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 98-181) for the following project:
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin a project to construct left-turn lanes near Raymond and Svea beginning April 14. A left-turn lane will be constructed for both east and westbound traffic at Highway 23 and County Road 1, northeast of Raymond. Also, a left-turn lane will be constructed for both north and southbound traffic at Highway 71 and County Road 3 near Svea.
On May 16, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will reopen Sibley State Park’s Lakeview Campground, a popular camping destination in west central Minnesota. The campground was closed in 2024 for a large-scale renovation project. Campsite reservations for overnight stays beginning May 16 or later can now be made online (mndnr.gov/reservations) or by calling 866-857-2757.
A pair of peregrine falcons have returned to the nest box featured on the popular Minnesota Department of Natural Resources FalconCam (mndnr.gov/falconcam). The webcam has captured this pair of falcons demonstrating courtship displays and preparing for eggs by creating a nest in the gravel, called a scrape.
We’ve had an active weather of late. Over the weekend much of the area saw some freezing rain and snow. The most snow on Saturday fell in Nisswa where 3.3 inches of snow fell. Also, north of Camp Ripley 2.2 inches of snow was reported.
Last week, a number of Yellow Medicine East musicians participated in a Solo Ensemble Contest at Lakeview School. They earned 16 superior ratings, four excellent ratings and five Best in Site (Outstanding Performance) Awards.
Ziggi’s Coffee, opened the doors of its new shop, located at 1270 Highway 212 W in Granite Falls on Tuesday, April 1. The new location is expected to add approximately 22 new jobs to the local economy.
Last week, American Legion National Commander James A LaCoursiere Jr, of Connecticut visited Granite Falls, speaking at the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum about issues of importance to Minnesota Veterans to a crowd of local leaders and Veterans.
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