From the Editor’s Desk
I generally write my column on the verge of the deadline of my first newspaper (early in the morning on Mondays before I even have my coffee - rather, mostly while I’m having my first cup of coffee).
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Garrison Keillor & Friends: I open the fridge and life beckons
You only live once and once is enough if you do it right.
The Lowe Down: Following truth…
More than once over the past decade I have wondered what our Founding Fathers would think of our government in the 21st century and of the current mindset of the American people.
Letter to the Editor
On behalf of the Salvation Army of Yellow Medicine County, we would like to thank the community for their generous contributions of both time and money during the 2023 Kettle Drive.
The Lowe Down: Creating limits…
As a creative person, I’ve always maintained a messy work area.
From the Editor’s Desk
A lot of times in this line of work we are observers more than participants in anything, and yet somehow we often find ourselves ensconced in community efforts.
Garrison Keillor & Friends: A close call and then the creation
I walked into the neighborhood bank the other day and there in the lobby, loading the ATM machines, were two guys with fistfuls of money, bricks of $100s, $50s $20s, a sight I’d never seen before, perhaps a signal from alternative reality that my chance at bank robbery was here, but then I saw the third man, his hand on the pistol in his holster, and so instead I walked up to the cashier’s window and asked for a couple grand so I can make New Year’s gifts to doormen at our building and Mitch the plumber and our cleaning lady and also to some deserving children.I know it’s pitifully small-minded of me but I enjoy walking around with a $100 bill in my pocket.
The Lowe Down: Between heartache and healing . . .
There’s a sweet spot that occurs somewhere in our 50s and 60s when we know a few things.
Letter to the Editor
On behalf of the Winter Solstice Committee, we would like to extend a huge thank you to Granite Falls and all the surrounding communities, near and far, for their support of the Winter Solstice event downtown Granite Falls on Dec 21, 2023.We were blessed with such great weather so the turnout was a grand success – with around 300 attendees walking the beautiful streets of Granite Falls!As we wrap up our year, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to so many people and organizations that helped contribute to the 2023 celebration.
From the Editor’s Desk
We’re past the “tiny papers” week - Halleluljah!