Lifestyle
Accumulating snow possible this week
Chief Meteorologist Kool-TV Last week parts of Minnesota and much of North Dakota and South Dakota saw some snow, ice, and strong winds from the first winter storm of the season. Over 20 inches of snow were reported across parts of North Dakota.
SWWC student enrichment program receives Community Impact grant
United Way of South The SWWC Foundation for Innovation in Education has been awarded a community impact grant from the United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) in the amount of $4,000 to invest in the SWWC Service Cooperative’s Student Enrichment Programs. Their programs are ouered to assist K-12 students in finding their passion in life by providing high-quality enrichment opportunities.
Area Halloween events
-Saturday, October 29th: Granite Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Halloween Trunk-N-Treat Fall event from 1 p.m.to 3 pm. Located on 8th Avenue between Prentice Street and Second Street.
Fall turkey hunting open through Oct. 30
The Minnesota fall turkey hunting season offers hunters a challenge and another way to experience the outdoors in October. Fall turkey season is open from Saturday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 30. Hunters are allowed to take one turkey of either sex during the fall season. Fall turkey hunters may use a crossbow, firearm or archery equipment afield; however, hunters who also are hunting deer with legal bows and arrows may only use a legal bow and arrows, not a crossbow.
Autumn Experience Series: Iverson Tree Farm
Iverson Tree Farm has been hosting their annual Farm Fall Festival since 2019, with activities and more on the Tree Farm’s grounds each weekend throughout the season. Iverson Tree Farm was purchased by rural Belview cattle farmer Cody Nelson and his wife Mel in 2019 from former owner Ron Iverson.
Autumn Experience Series: Opportunities to enjoy the colors of fall
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jsto len-jacobson@cherryroad.com Every August, the Farmers Almanac releases their winter forecast, including the forecast for fall. The season doesn’t officially begin until Thursday, September 22nd, which, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, is typically when peak fall colors begin to appear in the local area.
News from WRAP: Domestic Violence and Addiction
Women’s Rural Advocacy Program (WRAP) September is National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, promoting new treatment options for those struggling with addiction and emphasizing the need for strong community support. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), a study found that physical domestic violence was 11 times more likely on days of heavy drinking or drug use.
From the Editor’s Desk
Jessica jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com Most of the locals know about “Gravity Hill” in Montevideo. It’s a location in town that appears to be going downhill, however, if you put your car in neutral about halfway “down” the hill, your car will begin to roll backwards “up” the hill.
Beyond Reason
The Great Minnesota Get Together The Minnesota State Fair is held on the twelve days leading up to Labor Day. There’s way, way much going on at The Fair to list here.