Fall-like weather for the weekend
Flooding was a big problem earlier this week across the state, after heavy rainfall hit Minnesota over the weekend into early Monday. Some locations reported over 10 inches of rain over the weekend.
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Ask a Trooper: 2024 Dodge Durango…
I was recently issued a 2024 Dodge Durango, replacing my 2019 Dodge Charger. Dodge discontinued making the Dodge Charger for a few years but is supposed to be coming back. State Patrol’s main squads are Dodge Durango or the Ford F-150. The State Patrol issues new squads to troopers when the vehicle reaches approximately 120,000 miles.
Car show held at Rice Park
Despite the rainy weather, the 11th annual Cruizerz Car Show was held at Rice Park on Sunday, August 17th. The car show featured anything with wheels - from cars to rat rods to tractors, and was sponsored by a number of area businesses and organizations.
Minnesota communities to benefit from historic $12 million in grants to strengthen urban, community forests
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for $12 million in grants to help communities plant, maintain and protect trees across the state.
News from WRAP: Prioritize your well-being…
August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on self-care, stress management, and building healthy habits that support overall well-being. In our busy lives, it’s easy to put ourselves last, but caring for our physical, mental, and emotional health is essential—not a luxury. Even small, intentional steps toward wellness can boost energy, improve resilience, and help us show up as our best selves for the people and commitments that matter most. This month invites us to pause, reflect, and invest in ourselves.
Echo High School 50th class reunion held
The 50th year class reunion for Echo High School met at the Granite Run Golf Course on Friday evening August 16th. There were 27 in the graduating class of 1975 and 19 came to the reunion. (Front row L to R) Brad Kurtz, Gene Iverson, Art Bendix, Deb Carroll, Barb Bendix, Sara Mahood, Deb Schroeder, Joyce Arends, Cindy Nash. (Second row L to R) Paul Rigge, David Boushek, John Slettedahl, Rick Sater, Jim Miller, Lori Discher, Sheryl Jacobson, Kathy Purdie-Maas, Greg Lecy, Chuck Lee.
City council approves arts residency funding request
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, one of the topics of discussion was a request from the Granite Area Arts Council for financial support for the upcoming artist residency program.
$1.35 Million Available for Farm to School in Minnesota
Minnesota schools, early childhood education (ECE) centers, and licensed in-home family child care providers looking to serve locally sourced meals can apply for funding now through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Farm to School and Early Care Grant and Local Tots Cost-Share programs. The grant and cost-share program both offer reimbursement for local food purchases of Minnesota grown and raised foods.
GFACF announces 2025 Grant Award Proposal deadlines
Granite Falls Area Community Foundation (GFACF) is now accepting proposals for their 2025 grant awards. Deadline for submitting proposals is Friday, September 19th, 2025 with notification of successful applicants by October 31, 2025.