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Fire Department hosts Fire Prevention Week Open House

Last Thursday, the Granite Falls Fire Department, a volunteer department of 32 members, hosted its annual Fire Prevention Week Open House. The event included a free hot dog meal, as well as practicing and planning a fire escape for Operation EDITH (Exit Drill in the Home).Youth were also able to tour fire trucks, participate in…

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Live Well, Age Wisely: Changes to the 2026 Medicare Advantage Landscape…

What happens if the current coverage I have along with my Medicare leaves the market in 2026? This is a question that people with UCare Medicare Advantage plans throughout Minnesota may be asking since they will no longer be sold. In 2026, Prairie Five’s service area of Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and…

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Beyond Reason: The hunters…

What nutjobs dared to dream this big? What absolute madmen thought this would work? What kind of raving lunatics thought they could pull this off?

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