December 2022
Minnesota fiscal year 2023 grant agreement notice of funding opportunity
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is announcing potential availability of Grant Agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing Tribal and community-level conservation leadership in Minnesota. Proposals are requested from Federally recognized tribal governments for competitive consideration of grant agreement awards for projects for up to 3 years in duration for the following initiatives:
Not too late to get vaccinated against Influenza and COVID-19
With an early start to what is proving to be an intense flu and RSV season across our area, there are a lot of questions about infection, vaccines, and immunity to virus, Respiratory viruses, including influenza and RSV have been widespread across our region this season.
UMN Extension offers training to support farm families
The University of Minnesota Extension is offering training for those that work with or know farm families experiencing stress, loss or tough decisions for their family or business. Ambiguous loss and farming facilitator training will be offered at 5 locations across the state of Minnesota during January.
55+ driver discount class offered
The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will be offering 55+ Driver Discount 4-Hour Refresher Courses on the following days: -January 19th, 2023, Course #52101 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kilowatt Community Center, Granite Falls.
GUESS WHO?
Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.
Southwest Initiative Foundation names Scott Marquardt next president
The Southwest Initiative Foundation Board of Directors unanimously voted Dec. 13 to approve Scott Marquardt as the foundation’s next president, effective Feb. 1, 2023. Marquardt has led SWIF’s economic development work for more than 15 years and currently serves as Senior Vice President.
Wind and cold for the holiday weekend
It sure has been cold the past few days. Despite the cold, parts of the region saw some light snow on Monday.
COURT NEWS
Raphael, Marson Antonino, Milan; Offense date 12/31/19 2nd Degree Driving While Under the Influence (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 1/15/21 Guilty; Disposition 1/15/21 Convicted; Amended Court Decision 12/12/22 Sentenced Probation - Adult Supervised probation, 4 Yr; $700 Fine.
City moves ahead in process of grant application for pedestrian crossing
The City Council discussed an application to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a grant with hopes to make the pedestrian crossing on Highway 7, and Country Road 15 safer. The topic has been discussed at length at multiple meetings, including a joint meeting with the County Board, and Mn-DOT that discussed the results of a study the City requested on the intersection.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, December 31st: I am, He Said A celebration of Neil Diamond starring Matt Vee and The Killer Vees will be held at Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort. A free New Years Eve shuttle will be provided for the City of Granite Falls. Tickets available on Prairie’s Edge Casino Resorts website.