October 2023

Fall Colors update, week six
Peak Fall Color WeekYou can’t go wrong with fall.
Minnesota West is granted continuing accreditation to the Associate Degree Nursing Program
On October 13, Minnesota West’s President Terry Gaalswyk, and Dean of Nursing Dawn Gordon received a letter from the ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) Chief Executive Officer congratulating the outstanding achievement of continuing accreditation.
The Cenex brand launches Community Giveback Program to support local pride
Cenex, the energy brand of CHS Inc., launched Hometown Throwdown, a social first contest encouraging local pride by asking individuals and organizations to share what makes their hometown festival unique.
The Lowe Down: Right the ship…
Currently, U.S.

Ask a Trooper: Right turn on red
Question: I have had a few conversations with others about turning right on red.

Garrison Keillor & Friends: Why I’m looking forward to November
October chill is in the air even when the sun shines and we count on this to bring us back to common sense after the delusions of summer.

From the Editor’s Desk
During the COVID-19 school shut-downs, all parents got a little taste of the joys of teaching.

Memory Care Corner: Parents shouldn’t have to bury their children
One of the hardest things I could imagine would be the need to bury one of your children.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 28th: Come on out for the antique tractor plow day at Heritage Hill.

WRAP holds second annual Bids Against Abuse event
On October 19th, WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs (WRAP) held their second annual Bids Against Abuse Live Event at The Rock in Granite Falls with 72 people present at the event.