Memory Care Corner: Staying hydrated…
With summer in full swing, we have had a taste of hot days with high humidity. For many who are not water drinkers, dehydration can easily become a concern.
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Filmmaker returns to Montevideo, Granite Falls with Community Showcase and short film shoot
Oscar De Leon, a Moorhead-based filmmaker with deep roots in Southwest Minnesota, is set to return to Montevideo and Granite Falls this month for the filming of Tristessa, a passion project centered on love, struggle and the dream of a home. Now, in addition to filming, De Leon and his creative partner Kevin Ackley of Chamber Six Media will host a free community showcase of short films and music videos in advance of the shoot.
Jake Smith Wins Midwest Modified Special at Fiesta City Speedway
A total of 23 WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds came to Fiesta City Speedway for the 25 lap, $3,058 to win feature.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, July 22nd: YME Referendum Community Meeting 7-8 pm YME Auditorium. Meet with Superintendent Schneider and YME Board Members.
Cyclists roll through Granite Falls July 21–22 and 24–25 for Bike MS event
Granite Falls is preparing to welcome hundreds of cyclists this summer as part of the Bike MS: Ride Across Minnesota 2025, a five-day charity ride organized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Riders will be in the community on July 21–22 and again on July 24–25, with Granite Falls serving as one of the overnight stops along the route.
Public input sought on reducing statewide walleye limit from six to four
Changes in lake habitat, ecology and conditions coupled with technological advances in fishing gear and methods are prompting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to seek public input on a possible reduction in the statewide walleye possession limit from six to four fish.
More rain late week
For the most part we had a nice Independence Day weekend. We did see some heat and humidity on Friday that sparked some showers and thunderstorms. However, the rest of the long weekend was generally pleasant.
Thunderstorm chance for Saturday
We closed out the month of June with more storms and more heavy rainfall. I am hearing from people who say that they have seen their lake levels at the highest they have been in many years and for some, the highest they have seen in more than a quarter of a century!
Clarkfield man sentenced after standoff with SWAT
A 28-year-old man from Clarkfield has been sentenced to 210 months (17 and 1/2 years) in prison following a police standoff at a rural Boyd farmhouse. He received credit for 283 days already served.
Two YME alums earn degrees and commission as officers in USAF
Abel Chaparro III and Sophia Poff, both 2021 graduates of YME High School, have completed their college education and have commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force.