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UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, December 31st: I am, He Said - a celebration of Neil Diamond starring Matt Vee and the Killer Vees at Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort. Free New Years Eve shuttle provided for City of Granite Falls. Tickets available online.
Home for the Holidays
2 gallons apple cider 2 cups fresh orange juice 1 cup white sugar 1 cup lemon juice 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces 1 teaspoon whole cloves Directions: Stir apple cider, orange juice, sugar, lemon juice, and pineapple juice together in a large pot over mediumlow heat. Place cinnamon and cloves in a tea ball and add to apple cider mixture; simmer until warmed through, about 15 minutes.
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.
North Star Mutual announces promotions
Darik Lyons has been promoted to Vice President of Research and Development. Darik has worked for North Star since November of 2002 and most recently held the position of Department Manager.
North Star Mutual Insurance course completers
Course Completer Abby McNally of North Star Mutual Insurance Company recently completed the requirements to earn the Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) designation. This program assists stau in enhancing customer service skills as it relates to the insurance business. McNally also recently completed the requirements to earn the Associate in Insurance (AINS) designation.
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.
Free rides for Veterans
eterans Prairie Five CAC, Inc DOT and the five county veterans service ovcers Prairie Five CAC, Inc. is honored to announce and to be partnering with 6WRTCC, MDAV, Mnof Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine and Swift, in ouering free rides to vet erans.
2023 Women in Ag Network conference February 7th
University of Minnesota Extension “Building Resilience on your Farm and in your Family," the 2023 Wom en in Ag Network Con- ference will be February 7 in Willmar at the Willmar Conference Center (240 23rd Street SE, Willmar). This event will be a day of learning and networking for women involved in agriculture.
Not too late to get vaccinated against Influenza and COVID-19
Countryside Public Health 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 vi - ruses, including influen za and RSV have been widespread across our region this season. With the increase in RSV this season and influenza cases on the increase, experts are stressing the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu and be - ing up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccines, which can both reduce your risk of getting sick, becoming severely ill, and spreading the virus to others.
