Annual Ole & Lena Days medallion hunt held
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Community Potluck held
Last Thursday, the Granite Area Arts Council hosted an Ole and Lena Potluck event. Guests were encouraged to bring a Scandinavian dish or one from their own culture to share. Ole and Lena also made an appearance, sharing lefse, at the event held in conjunction with the community Ole & Lena Days festivities.
Emmy Award winner and Dry Bar comedian coming to Granite Falls
Emmy Award Winner & Dry Bar Comedy Comedian David Harris is schedule to headline a pre-Valentine’s weekend Comedy Show at The Rock: Dining & Events on Saturday, February 8th.
Local student makes dean’s list at St. Cloud State
St. Cloud State University has announced the names of more than 1,086 students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2024 fall semester dean’s list. To be eligible for the honor, students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Register now for the Winter Crops Day & Small Grains Program in Slayton
Join the University of Minnesota Extension Winter Crops Day and Small Grains Program, Thursday, Feb. 20, at the 4-H Building, 3048 Broadway Ave., in Slayton. Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the program running from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Whether you farm or work with farmers, this program is a great opportunity to hear the latest University-based research and information around corn, soybean and small grain production issues and management strategies. The morning session will highlight corn and soybean production systems while the afternoon session will focus on small grains.
Veterans Town Hall meeting scheduled for February 11
A Veterans town hall meeting is scheduled on Feb.11, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, located at 4801 Veterans Drive, in St. Cloud.
Voting begins to help MnDOT name eight snowplows statewide
Voting is now open on the list of finalists for the 2024-25 Name a Snowplow contest, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. The top eight vote-getters will become new MnDOT snowplow names, one new name for each MnDOT district.
Vehicle Breaks Through Ice on Del Clark Lake near Canby, Minnesota
On February 2, 2025, at approximately 8:50 AM, a vehicle broke through the ice on Del Clark Lake near Canby, Minnesota. Fortunately, the driver was able to exit the truck safely and return to his group without sustaining any injuries.
Action plans outline strategies to enhance habitats for ducks and pheasants
Area wildlife managers across Minnesota soon will begin planning and implementing updated strategic conservation efforts designed to foster stewardship of ducks, pheasants and their habitats. These efforts follow the state’s recently updated pheasant and duck action plans.
Sign up for firearms safety certification
Though most hunting seasons are more than seven months away, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages anyone who plans to take a firearms safety class to sign up now.