Area community members are invited to come together for a cause on Saturday, May 17th from 1-3 p.m. at Smith Park in Montevideo at the annual Mental Health Awareness Walk. The event is free, family friendly and held in recognition of national Mental Health Awareness Month.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a fishing webpage (mndnr.gov/fishing) to help answer angler questions. The page answers questions like:
State Senator Gary Dahms (R – Redwood Falls) and State Representative Chris Swedzinski (R – Ghent) invite area residents to attend their joint town hall meetings on Wednesday, May 21 in Tracy, Marshall, Canby, Madison, Dawson, and Granite Falls.
At Monday evening’s meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, the council reviewed bids for the liquor store remodel project. There were two bids submitted, with the lowest bid being from Hasslen, of Ortonville at a total of $150,000, which was $55,600 lower than the next highest base bid received. The total estimated cost of the project was $116,168. The council voted to accept the bid from Hasslen.
As another academic year comes to a close, Minnesota West Community and Technical College is busy preparing to toss some confetti in honor of its graduating class. Set for May, the upcoming ceremonies promise to be more than just a walk across the stage; they’ll be a full-on celebration of achievement and future dreams.
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The Granite Falls Kiwanis Popcorn Stand opened for the season on Prentice Street May 1st for its 106th consecutive season. The Popcorn Stand originally opened in 1919 under the ownership of Fred and Julius Ernston, and was acquired, after a series of various owners, by the Kiwanis Club of Granite Falls in 2003. The Kiwanis Club, as a public entity, uses all funds raised to donate to youth organizations and youth activities in the community. The Popcorn Stand is open every night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. throughout the summer.
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.
Rock musician, actor, songwriter and film producer Kurt Deimer will be coming to Granite Falls on Thursday, May 22 at Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort supporting Buckcherry, as he prepares to release his debut album, And So It Begins.
Thee Dr. Kathleen Jordan Project is very active in 2025. The successful 2024 tribute event, attended by almost 1000 people, launched many new activities.