Yellow Medicine County Museum hosts 150th anniversary exhibit
In celebration of Yellow Medicine County’s 150th anniversary, the Yellow Medicine County Museum in Granite Falls is featuring a special exhibit with a focus on the townships. Yellow Medicine County was established in 1852, when the United States Government established the Yellow Medicine Agency for the Upper Sioux.
Construction progressing on Veterans Home in Montevideo
Officials from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) visited Montevideo on Tuesday, June 7 to provide an update to local leaders and stakeholders on the status of the future Minnesota Veterans Home in Montevideo. The location is a 13.5-acre site at the intersection of William Avenue and County Road 15.
Litchfield Marching Band to perform in Montevideo
The Litchfield Marching Band has been one of Minnesota’s Premier parade marching bands for the last 60 years. The marching band has traveled throughout the United States and Canada, and this summer will be traveling back to Chicago and Myrtle Beach. The marching band parade schedule for 2022 includes: Albertville Friendly City Days Parade, Benson Pioneerland Festival, Litchfield Parade of Bands, Montevideo Fiesta Days,, Hutchinson Water Carnival, Glencoe Parade, Waconia Band Festival, Eden Valley Days Parade, Lake City Water Ski Days Parade, Roseville Rosefest Parade and the Litchfield Watercade.
2022 Fiesta Royalty candidates announced
Kadence Stenson, sponsored by MinnWest Bank. Photo Submitted Kassey Pauling, sponsored by Clean Site, LLC.
Local students graduate from Augustana University
Augustana University is extremely proud to announce the graduating Class of 2022. Of the 416 students who earned baccalaureate degrees in Academic Year 2021-22, nearly half will graduate with honors. Another 219 students earned a master’s degree from the university. The 2022 graduates hail from 10 countries, 31 states and 43 communities in South Dakota.
Local students named to MSU Moorhead Dean’s list
The following students have been named to the Minnesota State University Moorhead dean’s list in recognition of academic achievement spring semester 2022. Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade point average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor.
Iowa State University spring grads list announced
Iowa State University honored more than 4,700 students who received degrees during spring commencement ceremonies May 12-14. Alumna Beth Ford, president and chief executive officer of Land O’Lakes, received a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree for her contributions as a leader in business and agriculture and advocate for farmers and rural communities.
Four more charges filed against former local physician after additional allegations are made
In March, a hearing was held in Yellow Medicine County District Court as a first appearance hearing by former Granite Falls physician Mark Eakes, who at the time was facing three charges of third-degree criminal sexual conduct by falsely representing a medical purpose.
GUESS WHO?
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COURT NEWS
Minnesota State Patrol Oman, Mark Alan, Sauk Centre; Offense date 4/8/22 Driving After Revocation (Misdemeanor); Plea 6/3/22 Guilty; Disposition 6/3/22 Convicted; Court Decision 6/3/22 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine. Castillo, Rachel, Willmar; Offense date 3/24/22 Driving After Revocation (Misdemeanor); Plea 6/6/22 Guilty; Disposition 6/6/22 Convicted; Court Decision 6/6/22 Payable without appearance; $70 Fine.