June 2022

Newly launched business features licensed drone photography

Since 2017, Tyler Knutson and his wife Jenny have been working on a freelance basis since around 2017 to provide help to small businesses with social media marketing. In those years, the couple has tried different branding, but held off on marketing and branding their business to focus on the work itself.

COURT NEWS

Suter, Jacob Brian, Granite Falls; Offense date 5/31/22 Drivers License - No MN DL (Misdemeanor); Plea 6/24/22 Guilty; Disposition 6/24/22 Convicted; Court Decision 6/24/22 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.

Heritage Hill royalty announced

The Heritage Hill Royalty for 2022 was chosen at the recent Heritage Days celebration. The 2021 and 2022 royalty are pictured here: (Left to right) Lilly Ashling, 2022 Queen; Isabel Norman, 2021 Queen; and 2021 and 2022 Princess Braelynn Timm. Lilly and Braelynn will be on the parade circuit this summer. The girls are pictured standing in front of Chip Grube’s 1964 Allis Chalmer one-ninety which was the feature tractor for 2022. Chip is also Braelynn’s grandfather. Photo Submitted

Vicki’s Camp N Country Jam scheduled for July 7-9

Vicki’s Camp N Country Jam is a new camping and country music festival that will be held July 7th- 9th, 2022 near Redwood Falls, Minnesota. VCC Jam will provide a small camping and country music festival experience featuring national artists Josh Turner, Sara Evans, LOCASH, Morgan Evans and Alexandra Kay along with the regional and local acts of Jake Nelson, Church of Cash, Hicktown Mafia, T&A Show and more.

Zebra mussels confirmed in Long Lake in Kandiyohi County

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Long Lake, which is near Willmar in Kandiyohi County. A lake property owner contacted the DNR after his daughter found a zebra mussel attached to a rock while swimming in the lake.

Enevoldsen graduates from University of Minnesota Morris

Kaitlynne Enevoldsen, of Watson, received a bachelor of arts degree in Elementary Education. University of Minnesota Morris is one of five campuses that comprise the University of Minnesota System, the University of Minnesota Morris provides opportunities for students to grow intellectually, engage in community, experience environmental stewardship and celebrate diversity.

Unbeaten Legion junior baseball team eyes state tournament run

Montevideo’s American Legion junior baseball team carried a 6-0 record into scheduled games Monday at Redwood Falls and Tuesday at Camby. The Thunder Hawks will continue a fourgame road stint next week with games at Madison and Dawson, before wrapping up regular season play with back-to-back home games against Granite Falls and Sacred Heart.

News from Milan

It’s been a busy week. Aren’t they all? And I’m still reliving all the fun I had at the reunion. On my way home, I spied a turtle in the middle of the highway. I didn’t want it to get run over, so I stopped. There was a big field sprayer coming from the other way, so I watched as he made sure he didn’t hit it. Thanks to whoever you are. Then I got out of the car and ran and picked it up and pitched it across the road into the water. I hope that was the direction he wanted to go. Better the wrong side than smushed.

Live Well, Age Wisely: What’s New For Summer

Cookie salad has become my go-to dish to bring to potlucks or picnics – it seems to be a crowd pleaser, gives me a chance to eat my favorite dessert and the opportunity to share a story about a fiasco I had at a chain restaurant’s salad bar! I was thinking about how what I have to share this week will be a bit like a salad bar, a variety of services and programs and hopefully something that looks good to everyone.