Fall officially arrives Monday
Some record or near record high temperatures were found on Sunday across Minnesota. Many spots hit the low 90s.
Newsletter-Early-Week
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Progress continues on Heritage Haven Open House planned October 12th
Construction is moving forward on Heritage Haven, a future transitional housing facility located in the former First Congregational Church building in Montevideo. The project, spearheaded by the St. Martin’s Outreach Program, has undergone major renovations over the past year.
Ask a Trooper: School bus safety…
Question: With school back in session, can you talk about school bus safety and what motorists need to know?
Seventh annual RockFest held
The seventh annual RockFest celebration was held at The Rock: Dining and Events on Saturday, September 6th. The event featured a Pork Chop fundraiser by the Granite Falls Fire Department, entertainment by Clarkfield band Nautical Moth and national band Pop Rocks.
Celebrate Fall Art and Community at the 2025 Meander Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl
For more than two decades, the Meander Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl has been a fall tradition, drawing locals and visitors to the scenic Upper Minnesota River Valley. This year’s event, taking place October 3–5, invites guests to explore a three-day, self-guided tour through artist studios, farms, and charming main street buildings from Ortonville to Granite Falls. Recognized as a one-of-a-kind “hometown adventure,” the Meander features the work of 42 talented artists, with studios open Friday, October 3 from 12–6 p.m., Saturday, October 4 from 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday, October 5 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Mellon Foundation Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Department of Public Transformation to Support Creative Rural Places
Department of Public Transformation (DoPT) is honored to announce it has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation. Through its support for the arts and humanities, Mellon opens and activates cultural expression to enable the understanding and acceptance necessary for just communities to thrive.
Waterfowl hunting seasons on the horizon
Minnesota waterfowl seasons are around the corner, and hunters have a wide variety of opportunities to look forward to in 2025, with seasons starting Saturday, Sept. 6. Early teal season runs Saturday, Sept. 6 through Wednesday, Sept. 10, with shooting hours from sunrise to sunset.
Notes from the Granite Area Arts Council: Fall’s Relative Chill..
I’m writing this from the stage on my farm, since it’s a stunning evening with clear blue skies, no haze, and no bugs – what a rarity. It was the first day of school at SMSU today, and I strongarmed my small publishing class into holding it outdoors; with some teamwork, we even managed to wheel the classroom’s whiteboard to the patio. Plus, the lack of wind meant no one’s pages blew away.
Memory Care Corner: Changes in Behavior …
When Alan’s mom progressed on her Alzheimer’s journey, we witnessed changes in her behavior. After working with families as a Memory Care Coordinator, I realized that these behavioral changes can be very common due to the progressive deterioration of the brain cells caused by the disease. Even though common, these behaviors were often the most challenging aspects of the disease process.
Echo Legion Auxiliary working on grave marker project
Over the years, it is easy for records to be lost or destroyed, which may cause a scramble to find replacements in certain situations. The same could be said to be the case with the Echo Legion Auxiliary’s new grave marker project.