Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training to be held at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
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Ride Across Minnesota returns July 21-25
The largest charity cycling series in the world is once again rolling through Minnesota this summer. BIKE MS: RIDE ACROSS MINNESOTA returns July 21–25, 2025, bringing together more than 300 cyclists and volunteers in a powerful show of support for those affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).
Yellow Medicine County Recycling & Disposal Corner: Metal recycling
Picture this: You buy something shiny and new that is recyclable, and then bring it home. After serving its purpose, you hope to give it a second life through recycling or some other special disposal program. Your trusty item leaves your house, gets a sorting makeover at the materials recovery facility, transforms into something fabulous (sometimes it even becomes what it was before, like aluminum cans), and then heads off to be reborn in the manufacturing world. And voilà, you’re back at square one, buying it all over again!
Poetry Bus to roll into Granite Falls for a day of pop-up poems and community connection
Granite Falls has been chosen as the first stop on a week-long poetic journey through the southwestern Minnesota region by the Poetry Bus. However, don’t expect to see an actual bus pulling into town, as the “Poetry Bus” is a metaphor - a name adopted by a group of four Minnesota based poets who are hitting the road with the mission of bringing poetry to everyday spaces.
Crosswalks get a refresh
Volunteers recently gathered including Jesse Bautista and Tamara Isfeld, to re-paint the crosswalks in downtown Granite Falls. Due to last winter’s mild weather, the previous designs held up enough that the decision was made to touch those designs up rather than to paint new ones.
School board discusses referendum outreach
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Yellow Medicine East School Board, one of the topics of discussion was the school facilities referendum. Superintendent Rich Schneider provided updates on the district’s preparations for the upcoming August 12th facilities referendum, noting that weekly updates are being sent to families within the district.
First Makers Market of the season draws largest crowd yet
Last Thursday, 46 vendors set up stands along the entirety of the Riverwalk for the first Granite Area Arts Council Makers Market of the season. Wares ranged from handmade hot sauce, all variety of baked goods, and farm fresh meats to handcrafted lamps and informational booths for area organizations such as the YME Vote Yes committee. The next Makers Market happens Thursday, July 3rd.
News from Countryside Public Health: Cannabis Use and Safety – What You Need to Know…
With Minnesota legalizing adult-use cannabis, many people in our communities have questions about how to use cannabis products safely, or whether to use them at all. At Countryside Public Health, our goal is not to tell people what to do, but to provide accurate information so you can make informed decisions for yourself and your family.
Ask a Trooper: 100 deadliest days…
Question: I caught part of the news the other night and heard something about the 100 deadliest days. Can you get me more information on that?
Council discusses wells, approves vehicle purchase
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, council members were provided an update on plans for a third city well. Public Works staff member Chris Anderson, who oversees the water plant, wastewater plant, hydro plant, tree maintenance and well sites, presented updates on both the quotes received for the purchase of a new pickup truck and progress on the third municipal well.