Visitors to the Granite Area Arts Council’s Riverside Gallery can now experience images of otherworldly realms thanks to the latest exhibit by artist Josh Batterson. His exhibit, now on display, invites viewers to explore a fusion of mythology, technology and ecological transformation through the lends of digital collage.
On May 11-17, the Yellow Medicine County Chemical Health Coalition will join communities across the country in celebrating the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Prevention Week 2025 to increase public awareness of, and action around, mental health and substance misuse disorders.
When I began working at Prairie Five in 2018, one of the first trainings I attended was for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP.) I was shocked to learn that our region had one of the largest discrepancies between the number of people who were eligible for SNAP and the number who were actually accessing and using it. There were thousands of dollars going unused each month and I thought a lot about what it would mean not just for individuals to have a little more wiggle room in their monthly food budgets but also to our local grocery stores to have those dollars being spent.
The Granite Falls Fire Department recently made a special delivery to the Yellow Medicine County Museum.
At Countryside Public Health, we work every day to protect and promote the health of our communities. One important way we do this is by monitoring disease trends across our state and communities, offering education, and providing resources that help people prevent and manage health conditions. One of the most common and serious health concerns we track in our country is High blood pressure, or hypertension — but the good news is, it’s also one of the most manageable with the right information and support!
The Minnesota DNR fire danger map continues to show that the entire area is in a very high fire danger. Officials are reminding everyone that fires can start easily and spread at a very fast rate if they develop. As a result, no open burning is allowed for much of western into parts of northwest and north central Minnesota.
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Granite Falls is rolling out the welcome mat for one of its most beloved springtime visitors—the American white pelican! On Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM, Sorlien Park, by the dam in Granite Falls, will be the place to be for nature lovers, families, and curious minds of all ages.
After serving as a Firefighter, EMR, EMT, Captain, and Assistant Chief for the past 21 years, Eric Soineis retiring from the Granite Falls Fire Department. Soine has paved the way for many future fire department leaders, expecting excellence while focusing on developing and maintaining our most important skills. Serving for the 4th Generation of the family, Eric’s Great Grandpa Formo served in Granite 1943-1961, Grandpas were Fire Chiefs in Granite Falls and Maynard, Eric’s Dad, Curt welcomed him to the fire hall he grew up across the street from in 2004. The Fire Department’s effectiveness on the fire ground, access to quality training, and facilities have improved greatly for generations of firefighters to come because of his work.
The impact that the volunteers at Prairie Five have on the quality of life in their communities cannot be overstated! Each day, the home-delivered meals program volunteers ensure that older adults not only have access to nourishing, healthy meals but are able to continue living independently in their own homes. A 92-year-old remarked, “I gave up cooking and my kids aren’t around so if it weren’t for this service, I don’t know what I’d do.”