Podcasts about Granite Falls

What happens when a couple escapes the stress of the pandemic to reconnect with nature — and discovers something watching them in the shadows of the Pacific Northwest? In this chilling and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Aren, a longtime Bigfoot Society listener from Eugene, Oregon, who shares their unforgettable 2020 encounter near Granite Falls, Washington. What starts as a peaceful camping trip quickly spirals into a night filled with eerie silence, otherworldly howls, UFOs, and massive footsteps crunching outside his tent in the middle of the night. Aren also shares strange experiences near Salt Creek Falls, Salmon Creek in Oakridge, and the mysterious Mary's Peak — as well as secondhand accounts from Montesano that will send shivers down your spine. This episode is packed with deeply reflective moments on spiritual energy, instinct, and the thin veil between our world and theirs. Whether you're a believer or just curious, you won't want to miss this one.

In this episode of Bigfoot Society, Moe talks to host Jeremiah Byron and shares captivating details of her childhood encounters with Bigfoot near Granite Falls, Washington, around the mid-1970s. Moving to a remote log cabin in the mountains at a young age, Mo recounts her first sighting of an eight-foot-tall, ape-like creature while fishing with her father at Emerald Pool. She vividly describes repeated nighttime visits of the creature around their home, eerie noises, and unsettling smells. Mo's detailed story spans multiple encounters over subsequent years, including a shocking discovery inside their own house. Tune in to hear Moe's compelling and eerie recounting of life amidst Bigfoot activity.If you've had similar encounters or experiences, please reach out to bigfootsociety@gmail.com. Your story could be the next one we feature!

An employee at a Hallmark in Shelton was terminated after she made comments to a customer about how she would be terminated. Investigators are trying to get to the bottom of what caused the plane crash in Washington D.C. last night. Democrats are up in arms over Trump’s plans to offer a pay out to federal workers that don’t want to go back into the office. // Big Local: A man was arrested in Granite Falls after stealing from a radio tower. A Kitten was stolen from a Petsmart in Lynnwood. // A woman in the UK is being prosecuted for “cyber-farting.” Meta employees are protesting the removal of tampons from the men’s bathrooms.  

Brayden Anderson of BA Taxidermy in Granite Falls, MN shares some tips for taking care of trophy waterfowl and upland birds in the field to help ensure the best mount possible to preserve the memory for years to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as Dean, a longtime listener and outdoorsman, shares his chilling encounters with mysterious creatures in southern Washington State. From his childhood experience in Battle Ground, WA in the early 1980s, where he witnessed a massive figure with broad shoulders and hairy arms, to eerily similar roars and screams during his adult expeditions in the Cascade Mountains. Dean's detailed recounting of these events, including unexplained three-knock sounds and a terrifying night alone with heavy scratches left on his truck, will leave you questioning the unknown lurking in the wilderness.

So far in 2024 there have been 100 diagnosed cases of tuberculosis in Minnesota. TB is a highly contagious disease that was at one time the leading cause of death across the country. You probably don't hear about TB much anymore. In Minnesota, that's thanks in no small part to Dr. Kathleen Jordan. She worked to detect the illness in children early — before it became active and contagious. As one local historian tells it, Dr. Jordan gave out more than 1.5 million tuberculosis skin tests throughout her career. In September, an exhibit and series of events in Granite Falls will honor that work. For more on the doctor's story, Peggy Kvam of the Dr. Kathleen Jordan Project and Jill Heins, a national senior director with the American Lung Association, joined Minnesota Now.

Honorary memberships to Inside Carolina's 40 Club are few and far between, but if there is anyone that has earned the designation, it's today's guest, singer/songwriter/performer of the year and definite Tar Heel, Eric Church. Church takes time from his busy schedule to join hosts Joey Powell and Tommy Ashley for a wide ranging interview. From his origins as a Carolina fan growing up in Granite Falls, North Carolina, to his level of commitment and knowledge of the Tar Heel athletic teams and one of his songs becoming, in Ashley's opinion, the greatest walkout song ever for UNC Football, Church's passion for the Heels is tough to doubt and easy to see in this interview. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Click here.Cabaret of ancestorsMusician and cultural organizer Sarah Larsson wants people to know about singer-songwriter Carlisle Evans Peck's show “Iconoclasm,” which is touring in western Minnesota. She describes the show as part cabaret, part ritual, where the audience travels back in time to re-imagine stories from Carlisle's family through a queer and often trans lens. The show, originally developed as a Cedar Commission, will be at the YES! House in Granite Falls on Thursday at the Little Theater Auditorium in New London on Friday, and at the Madison Mercantile in Madison (the one in Minnesota) on Saturday.  Sarah says: So many of these stories are dramatic and amazing to begin with. Like, there's a story of a great-grandfather who actually was hit by a train. But coming out of these kind of fantastic true stories, Carlisle is exploring, you know, in those times and places, maybe people's queerness wouldn't have been able to come out or be public in the same kind of way. So what if there were some of these queer identities among these people, and they were just waiting to be told. Or maybe not! Maybe for these individuals, that's not the way they would describe themselves. But there's power in telling those stories and in seeing ourselves in these people from the past. It's an all-musical production with an amazing five-piece band and two backup singers, and then Carlisle embodies each of these characters, kind of like a series of sung monologues. Carlisle is this amazing, amazing, totally stunning performer carrying on the music throughout the entire piece.— Sarah LarssonFolk fusion nightFolk musician Emily Wright recently traveled to Montevideo for an evening of poetry and music, and she's thrilled that these western Minnesota artists are bringing their work to the MetroNOME Brewery in St. Paul, Saturday at 7 p.m. Brendan Stermer will read from his new book of poetry “Forgotten Frequencies” with musical accompaniment by his brother Andy Stermer and their friend Malena Handeen. (Sidenote: Andy and Brendan also produce the “Interesting People Reading Poetry” podcast.) Emily says: Andy's poems and their music are wide open and make me think about the prairie. They remind me of Montevideo, where they are all from. Brendan's book of poetry has this amazing section in it where he took the writings from the Journal of an explorer whose last name was Nicolet and turned them into poetry. I think my favorite poem is this one called “Forgotten Frequencies,” which is the title of his of his book, and it's talking about how the muse of poetry and the muse of art is there, you just have to turn your dial just a little bit to hear her voice.— Emily WrightA feast of puppetryMinneapolis puppeteer David Hanzal is looking forward to attending the Minneapolis Puppetry Palate: a Taste of Puppetry,” which is this year's Midwest regional puppetry festival. The four-day event promises to be a smorgasbord of puppetry performances and events. More than a dozen workshops held at St. Paul's Church in Minneapolis encompass the craft and business of puppeteering and how to incorporate puppetry into classrooms and therapy settings. The festival runs Thursday through Sunday at several Minneapolis venues. You can purchase passes for the whole festival, individual performances or for Saturday only.  David says: Something that's really exciting for me as a puppeteer is being able to see, you know, such a diverse array of performances from all across the region, and also artists from other parts of the country. [I enjoy] that really saturated three- or four-day window where you just get to see lots of different kinds of puppetry. There's a mix of puppet performances for the family as well as adult-only audiences. There's a puppet slam. There's a puppetry panel on education and therapy. There's also the puppet flea market. And there's the community puppet build and performance workshop, which is immediately followed by the puppet parade in Stewart Park on Saturday, Aug. 17.— David Hanzal

What’s Trending: The media and the Democrats are now attempting to change history and claim that Kamala Harris was never the “Border Czar.” GUEST: Mark Mullett argues why Republicans should vote for him as a Democrat running or Governor. // Big Local: Both Kentlake and Kentwood highs schools will not have school resource officers next school year due to staffing shortages within the King County Sheriff’s Office. A road in Granite Falls has become a popular spot for recreational shooting. Everett animal shelter has a new program where people can take a dog out for a day. // Southwest Airlines is changing its policy of open seating.

When I first met Chelsea- I knew there was something magical and deeply grounded about this soul. I met Chelsea back in 2018 while working in the Real Estate Industry- and reached out to hire her as the yoga instructor for an upcoming retreat. I knew she was meant to be there. We have stayed connected ever since... and whenever I meet a yoga teacher I ask if they've trained with Chelsea. When they say yes, I smile. Chelsea is highly intuitive and one of the best teachers and healers I know. In this episode we talk about:-Divine appointment: when certain situations happen in your life and change the trajectory. -Her first divine appointment at 15 when her right kidney was shutting down.-Wildwood Yoga Studio in Granite Falls, WA where she offers teacher trainings, yoga classes and more!1:1 sessions, her next retreat in Montana in August 2 spots left at $750 each!-How she defines intuition and uses it in her everyday life.The 411 on Chelsea: Chelsea Rose  is an accomplished entrepreneur. With a sincere desire to help others by sharing what she has learned. She's a mother of 5. A wife. A yoga therapist and founder of Wildwood Yoga Studio. Chelsea runs yoga teacher trainings, retreats, does private sessions, and hosts workshops. Go follow Wildwood Yoga Studio on Instagram: @wildwoodyogastudioDo you have follow up questions? Things you want to know more about? Please send them to: Mo@iloveitwhen.org ----------Follow I love it when

What’s Trending: Polls show Washington State voters are heavily in favor of repealing the state’s capital gains tax. Joe Biden is slated to deliver an oval office address on Wednesday about his decision to not run for reelection. GUEST: Joe Kent makes the final case for primary support in WA-03. // Big Local: Tazz the missing Tegu in Granite Falls has been found and reunited with its owner. A suspect is on the loose after a man was attacked by a man with a machete at a LIHI-managed apartment in Bellevue. An Ace Hardware store in Sequim was broken into twice in one week. // Jason reads some of the new slang terms being used by Gen Alpha.  

What’s Trending: Democrats are already using the race and gender card in response to criticism of Kamala Harris. Is there an alligator on the loose in Granite Falls? Not quite. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle received bipartisan calls to resign at her hearing today. // LongForm: GUEST: Peter Navarro, Former economic advisor to President Donald Trump, explains the new MAGA economic agenda and describes life in prison. // The Quick Hit: Part two of Jason’s interview with Peter Navarro.

On July 11th, 2006, Mary Cooper, 56, and her daughter Susanna Stodden, 27, embarked on a  hike along the Pinnacle Lake trail, located within the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest near Granite Falls, Washington. The remains of the 2 women were discovered just off the trail that same day. Authorities have not provided a  motive behind the killings. Mary's husband, David Stodden, has sought answers, he is urging anyone with potential leads to come forward and assist law enforcement in unraveling this perplexing case. If you have a tip or any useful information about this case, please contact Snohomish County Sheriff's Office - https://snohomishcountywa.gov/3491/Contact-UsTIPS CAN BE MADE ANONYMOUSLYMusic:oprahme Background Music by CO.AG MusicContact us at: weeknightmysteries@gmail.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle Times politics and communities reporter, Daniel Beekman! Crystal and Daniel discuss the unsurprising Seattle City Council vacancy appointment and what we might see from a business-backed, Harrell-picked legislative body as they navigate a hiring freeze, a large budget deficit, and upcoming important policy decisions. Next, they turn to the Office of Police Accountability's conclusion that SPOG Vice President Auderer's comments about Jaahnavi Kandula's death were “​​derogatory, contemptuous, and inhumane” and speculate how Chief Diaz and Mayor Harrell will handle disciplinary action. The conversation then covers Daniel's recent story about a Snohomish County school's travails with a neighboring gravel yard and seemingly unconcerned local government. Finally, in the wake of the City of Seattle settling with 2020 protesters for $10 million, Crystal and Daniel wonder whether there will be any meaningful change in how the Seattle Police Department responds to protests. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today's co-host, Daniel Beekman, at @DBeekman.   Resources The Raise the Wage Renton Campaign with Maria Abando and Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera from Hacks & Wonks   “In "Foregone Conclusion," Council Appoints Tanya Woo to Citywide Position” by Erica C. Barnett from PubliCola   “Total Corporate Takeover of Council Now Complete” by Hannah Krieg from The Stranger   “Harrell Issues Hiring Freeze as New Council Members Vow to "Audit the Budget"” by Erica C. Barnett from PubliCola   “SPD cop's comments on Jaahnavi Kandula's death were ‘inhumane,' biased, watchdogs say” by Mike Carter from The Seattle Times   “Snohomish County school seeks relief from gravel yard sited next door” by Daniel Beekman from The Seattle Times   “City of Seattle settles BLM protesters' lawsuit for $10 million” by Mike Carter from The Seattle Times   Find stories that Crystal is reading here   Listen on your favorite podcast app to all our episodes here   Transcript [00:00:00] Crystal Fincher: Welcome to Hacks & Wonks. I'm Crystal Fincher, and I'm a political consultant and your host. On this show, we talk with policy wonks and political hacks to gather insight into local politics and policy in Washington state through the lens of those doing the work with behind-the-scenes perspectives on what's happening, why it's happening, and what you can do about it. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get the full versions of our Tuesday topical show and our Friday week-in-review delivered to your podcast feed. If you like us, the most helpful thing you can do is leave a review wherever you listen to Hacks & Wonks. Full transcripts and resources referenced in the show are always available at officialhacksandwonks.com and in our episode notes. If you missed our Tuesday topical show, I chatted with Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera and Raise the Wage Renton Steering Committee member Maria Abando to learn more about the citizen initiative to raise Renton's minimum wage. Ballots got mailed out this week, so keep an eye on that and make sure all your friends and family in Renton vote by February 13th. Today, we're continuing our Friday week-in-review shows where we review the news of the week with a co-host. Welcome back to the program, friend of the show and today's co-host: Seattle Times politics and communities reporter, Daniel Beekman. [00:01:28] Daniel Beekman: Thanks for having me on. [00:01:30] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely. Well, there is a good amount of news to discuss this week. Starting off, Seattle got a new councilmember. Tanya Woo was appointed by the council to fill the vacancy created by Teresa Mosqueda's election to the King County Council. What was the lead up? What happened here? How did this happen? [00:01:53] Daniel Beekman: Well, it was an interesting situation where so soon after actual elections, we had this appointment process for the City Council because Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda jumped to the King County Council in the same election that elected an almost all-new Seattle City Council, so there's some kind of whiplash there with so much change so quickly. And we saw the new-look City Council appoint someone who narrowly lost in November, which was interesting to see. They sort of had an option of, in theory, choosing someone who fit the profile politically of Teresa Mosqueda, the outgoing councilmember, to fill that citywide seat, or of choosing someone who had just run, or going a whole other direction. And there was a lot of politicking ahead of the appointment. And I think that the new City Council President Sara Nelson said we're not doing anything else until we have this appointment. So we're not going to get down to actual business, which to some extent makes some sense in that you want to sort of have everything set before you start doing the work. On the other hand, it sort of laid down a marker of - this is our first new thing that we're doing as a city council. It's going to be significant, which it is - choosing someone to represent the whole city, at least until November, late November when the election results get certified. But yeah, it was interesting. What did you make of it? Were you surprised that they picked Tanya Woo? [00:03:32] Crystal Fincher: I was not surprised at all. In fact, this seemed like it was a foregone conclusion for quite some time. Part of this was telegraphed publicly - it looks like with about a week before, there was a letter from Tim Ceis - who was a former consultant to Bruce Harrell, may currently be a consultant to Bruce Harrell, and business lobbyist - who had sent a letter to some of his allies talking about their success with the independent expenditure effort, referring to the money that they spent in support of electing candidates in this last election in Seattle, which was very successful for them. And saying that they had the right to voice their opinion and state that they wanted Tanya Woo picked. They named her by name and said - She is our person, you should pick her. Also telegraphed from a prior meeting where they narrowed down and selected the finalists where several councilmembers from the dais said - Since someone else already picked Tanya Woo, I'll go with a different person. So it looked like she was the favorite anyway. I think that the relationship that had been established between them was clear. They were all similarly ideologically aligned. They spent a lot of time together during the campaign trail. But as you said, it was a controversial pick because Tanya Woo was just unsuccessful in that election and just lost to Tammy Morales. And so having a portion of the City opt not to have Tanya Woo represent them to vote for Tammy Morales - and I personally am not someone who feels that someone who lost an election should never be appointed, but I do think that the will of the voters does make a difference here. If Tanya would have had similar ideological preferences to Tammy Morales and lost, you could say - Well, they're saying similar things. The voters seem like they would be fine, too. They didn't just reject this. This seems like it could be a pick that does represent what Seattle residents feel best represents them. This is not that case, and so we will see how this turns out. But there's been a shift in ideology on the council now. Interestingly with this, it's not like even if they didn't go with Tanya Woo, the majority of the council wouldn't still be in the same place. But this provides almost an extra insurance vote for them, as they consider the things that are facing the city, whether it's a budget deficit - Sara Nelson already signaling a desire to cut business taxes. They're going through an audit - they're saying right now - with the City and seeing where they can cut spending basically to address this $250+ million dollar deficit that's coming up that may be even bigger because they're also signaling that they want to further increase the police budget. So we'll see how this turns out, but it's going to be really interesting to see them negotiate the challenges that are facing them. What do you think this sets up for the council over the year? [00:06:23] Daniel Beekman: Yeah, it was interesting. I haven't been the reporter covering most of this in the last couple of weeks for us. And going forward, it'll be my coworker, David Kroman, who is doing a great job and will do a great job. But I did just dip in for a minute when the new councilmembers were sworn in - This was early this month. And I remember that Councilmember Tammy Morales made it a point in that swearing in, getting started meeting - and talking about this appointment that they had to make - of mentioning some of the big ticket items and running down the list of what this year might look like. And it was striking to think about what they have coming up. There's a Comprehensive Plan update due by the end of this year, which sounds kind of wonky, but is important. It's basically redefining the growth strategy for the city for the next 20 years. There's a transportation property tax levy up for renewal. There's this potential budget gap that you mentioned. And there's the issue of the contract for the police officers union due. So those are some big ticket things all in this year. And I think it may be the budget, like you were mentioning, that turns out to be the one that's the hottest politically with this new group and where you sort of see the imprint of the new politics to the extent that it is a shift. But I'm sure other things will crop up as they always do. [00:07:55] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely. Well, we will continue to pay attention to what happens with this council. Also, because this has been an appointment, this person who did get appointed has to stand for election in the very next election - they don't serve the full term after an appointment. So this seat will be on the ballot in November 2024. So that is going to be an interesting dynamic. Robert Cruidkshank talked about last week - this is going to be interesting to see. Given how there was controversy surrounding this appointment, how is that going to impact Tanya Woo, who is assumed to be running for this seat? And how many other people we see who applied for this appointment are also going to be on the ballot? Is anyone new going to be there? So certainly a lot to pay attention to politically here. [00:08:40] Daniel Beekman: I was just curious to know what you thought about that, because I listened to what Robert was saying, listened to your show last week with him - and I think he was saying that he thought the new guard on the City Council is maybe overestimating their political momentum. And that the way this appointment process happened with Tanya Woo being backed by the independent expenditure sort of business types, there could be a backlash in November, which I could kind of imagine in the sense that people don't love the idea of behind the scenes - big business picking their leaders. And it's in a presidential election year, so that could factor into things. But also Councilmember Woo now obviously has support and name recognition and all that and will benefit from being there at City Hall. And support not just from business leaders, obviously. And so I'm curious to know what you think - I understand where he was coming from when he was making that backlash prediction, but I'm not so sure about it. What do you expect? Do you think it'll hurt or help her or what? [00:09:46] Crystal Fincher: It could hurt. The potential is there. And it really depends on how things play out, I think, with the budget, primarily - with some of the real visible issues that they're going to be dealing with this year. I do think that it was notable and novel to have Tim Ceis send out that letter. Now, I don't think that penetrated immediately to the general public. I don't think 80% of people are aware that Tim Ceis sent any communication, or who Tim Ceis is realistically. Kind of same with how many people are really paying attention to the City Council right now. But as you hear these things being talked about, they do know that Tanya Woo lost. And this did make broad news - people are getting news alerts about it. And it's a name that they wouldn't expect to be there. So it's kind of like - Huh, that's different. And didn't she just lose? - which I think is an odd thing. I do think that there has been a - you could characterize it as brazen - that business has a big voice here and that there is a close alignment. And whether or not you view it as them being in the pocket or being a puppet of big business, or that they're just aligned and view it as an extremely important constituency that they're prioritizing that there does seem to be a much closer alignment there. And Seattle voters have explicitly rejected that before. They are uncomfortable when it comes to corporate control. Seattle residents are taxing themselves to institute a small property tax for the Democracy Voucher program. And I really do agree with Robert's point about Seattle voters being uncomfortable with austerity - cutting services is just not what Seattle residents are necessarily comfortable with. And Seattle, to a greater degree than just about any other city in this state, prioritizes services for its residents - those that cost - and they want library services, they want housing provided, they want these different things. Now they want action and they want to see improvement on the ground on these issues, but they don't expect an absence of these services or - Okay, we're just wholesale slashing programs and services that you've been used to and that Seattle is known for providing. So I do think that a number of these issues would be easier for them to run on, for them to implement had they mentioned that while they were running for election. But I think the other complication is while they were campaigning, they bent over backwards - these candidates that won, for the most part - to not talk about - Okay, there's a big budget deficit. What would you cut if you're not going to raise revenue? Where do you find revenue to provide more money for more police? And that's a conversation that many of them didn't want to have. I think Bob Kettle was probably the one who most explicitly talked about that. A few just didn't. A few threw out ideas like - Well, we need to find out what's happening with the City. But there wasn't anyone who said - You know what, we are going to be cutting programs. We are going to be cutting services. We are going to be providing business tax breaks. Not one said that one. So that's going to be interesting to see - in a deficit, when they're cutting services for residents and then seeing tax breaks for businesses, how that's going to fly. [00:13:02] Daniel Beekman: Yeah, I think that it's not surprising or out of bounds for the new councilmembers and the new council president to feel like they have a kind of mandate. And I think voters can feel to some extent like they were installed in office being business-friendly candidates, and the voters knew that - that's not a total surprise. And I think it's understandable that they would say - OK, well, we got put here, this is who we are, and we're going to try to do what we want to do. We'll have to see how the budget actually plays out and the deficit, because there can be updated forecasts and new money comes in - and it's hard to know what that will look like. But I do think what you mentioned about - if there start being cuts to libraries, that might not be a politically savvy thing in Seattle - hands off our library. So I think to that extent, that's where the rubber could meet the road to see how much political juice folks have, if that's the direction it goes. I can see both angles here. [00:14:05] Crystal Fincher: A lot is still up the air. Interestingly, it wasn't a unanimous vote by the council. One or two votes for this appointment - Joy Hollingsworth, Tammy Morales, and one other councilmember - [00:14:18] Daniel Beekman: Dan Strauss. [00:14:19] Crystal Fincher: Dan Strauss, that's right - did not have Tanya Woo as their choice. So there was some difference. So we'll see how these alliances play out. Even though there are ideological differences, councilmembers may still find things that they share, issues that they want to pursue - maybe on not the big headline issues, but other ones. And how those relationships build and progress - maybe that can provide some hope for how things play out with the City. Also, speaking of the budget, Mayor Bruce Harrell just announced a hiring freeze. As the new council sets out on their quest to audit the budget, Harrell instituted a hiring freeze across all City departments except police, fire and the 911 response division known as the CARE Department. PubliCola covered this - everybody covered this - but this is going to be a significant freeze. Certainly not the first freeze. Hiring freezes are not unprecedented - in fact, with big budget deficits, we have seen this before. It'll be interesting to see how this results and how much money this could potentially save. What do you see? Do you think a hiring freeze makes sense at this point in time? [00:15:30] Daniel Beekman: I wouldn't weigh in on whether it makes sense or not. It's interesting to see. And obviously, the idea is that we'll save some money leading into the budget season and maybe make some decisions easier, or get rid of some of the hard decisions that might otherwise be there. But also, it's a political signal - I would assume - to say, this is the situation we're in. This is really serious, and we're going to have to make some tough calls coming down the line. And the idea of exempting these public safety positions from that also sends a signal. Again - hiring freeze is one thing, cutting services is another thing - and if it starts to blur into cutting as the year goes on, then that's where you could imagine the average voter starting to get concerned. So it'll be interesting to see how it evolves and also how the relationship between the mayor and this new city council evolves too on something like this, as councilmembers get pressure from various advocacy groups or stakeholders with the budget - and employees - and as the mayor does too. Do they work in lockstep together - the mayor and the council, or the council majority to the extent that there is a clear one - or do they start playing off each other. I'm really curious to see how Mayor Harrell handles the new council - does he see himself as the leader, or is he going to play off what they're doing and position himself as different from whatever tack they're taking. And this hiring freeze and how it continues to play out could start to show what that relationship might be, I think. [00:17:09] Crystal Fincher: That is going to be interesting to watch. This hiring freeze was not a surprise to me. Again, it's not unprecedented. The City is facing a very serious budget deficit with some major structural issues. Over the years, there have been several short-term, or shorter-term, sources of funds that have been used to plug holes, get us through some challenging times - and that's all coming to roost now. There are several needs for permanent funding that don't currently have permanent funding sources attached. Also, it's going to be interesting to see what they end up doing with the JumpStart Tax and the revenues from that. That certainly has been dedicated to a number of issues that have provided some very important services to people who need housing assistance, small business assistance, eviction assistance - just really plugging some of the real critical gaps for folks and businesses in the city. But this is being eyed as a source of revenue for some of the other priorities or things that they're looking to shift to. And they have signaled that that may be a source of revenue that they look to divert or repurpose. And you're right - how the relationship develops between the mayor and council is going to be interesting to watch, especially since Bruce Harrell played a big role in recruiting and helping to elect these councilmembers - the majority who were elected, the new ones. He had talked about for a while, other people had talked about - Well, there needs to be more alignment between the mayor and council to get things done. Bruce talked about he wanted a council that would partner with him and that was loyal to him, really. And he has that now. And so from that perspective - okay, the barriers that you said that you had to being able to move forward on the priorities that you've set forth have seemingly been removed. So now we can expect to see, or we should expect to see, action on some of the priorities that have seemingly lagged or that there hasn't been as much progress on over the past two years since he took office. So it's going to be interesting to see what they set as an agenda, how aggressive they are with addressing priorities that residents have had when it comes to public safety - making everyone safer in the city, which they are taking steps to do. And some of the things that they've talked about with the CARE Department that is now rolling out a co-response kind of partial model for some mental health calls. Tammy Morales did make a point in some of her remarks to remind the colleagues that Bruce Harrell is not their boss. They don't work for him. They are partners with him. He's a colleague. He isn't a superior. And so it'll be interesting to see if - on the flip side, they view themselves as a check to some things that may come out of the mayor's office. We'll see how that turns out. It looks like there is broad alignment right now and a culture of positivity that they're trying to enforce - wanting to not have any negative comments, to get along and be really collegial. And we'll see if that results in some significant progress on homelessness, on public safety, on economic development, on just help for the people who need it most in the city. [00:20:25] Daniel Beekman: Yeah, I think you're right that - in terms of the mayor, he's halfway through his term now and now has this friendly city council. So yeah, you would think that now would be the time to do the things that he promised to do on the campaign trail and that people want to see City Hall accomplish. So what are those things? It'll be interesting to see what comes out of his office this year. Is it just going to be taking care of those must-dos? We talked about the Comp Plan and Transportation Levy renewal and the budget. Or is there something more proactive that's going to come from his office on housing and homelessness? The voters just passed a new Housing Levy last year. But yeah, what's going to come out of his office - if anything - that's a big ticket item this year now that, like you said, in theory, there shouldn't be any barriers to him getting done what he wants to get done. [00:21:18] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely. I also want to talk about news this week about the comment that we heard from an SPD police officer mocking, really, Jaahnavi Kandula's death - she was killed by a police officer who was responding to a call - killed in a crosswalk, hit by his cruiser while he was driving it. And those comments made international news for how just grotesque and callous they were. I don't think anyone, besides perhaps the police union, is arguing that they weren't absolutely detestable. But it's been quite some time, but there was just an Office of Police Accountability finding at a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday where they found that the vice president of Seattle's police union acted unprofessionally and showed bias when he made callous comments downplaying the death of Jaahnavi Kandula. What did you think of this finding and this incident? [00:22:24] Daniel Beekman: Yeah, well, I don't think it's surprising that the watchdog agency, the OPA, would come down with this finding, although I don't think they released what their recommendations for discipline were - it just goes, they sent it to the police chief, Adrian Diaz, for him to decide whether he wants to concur with those unknown recommendations for discipline or he has to justify doing something else. So yeah, I don't think it's surprising that the OPA would come down on it this way, given what their role is as a watchdog agency and given what happened and all the uproar locally, nationally, internationally. I think the big question is what the police chief is going to do and what the mayor, his boss, is going to do. It seems like a major moment for, again - what is the relationship between the mayor and the police chief and the police union? We'll be waiting to see what happens. And a little bit interested that - I could imagine a world in which the police chief and the mayor, knowing that this recommendation was coming down from the OPA, would get their ducks in a row. Let's say, if they were sure they were going to concur - this is kind of speculation - but if they were sure they were going to concur with the recommendations and kind of be ready right away to say - Yes, we agree with this and here's the action we're taking now, boom. And the fact that that didn't happen concurrently with this coming out from the OPA and that the police chief apparently is taking time to take a look at it is interesting. And then, of course, there's the ongoing investigation into the incident itself and the officer who was involved in the fatal collision. So that's a whole other thing that's still waiting out there as well, and whether he - what kind of consequences he might face. [00:24:17] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, and I think that's where the rubber is really going to hit the road here is - so what are you going to do about it? And like you said, the OPA investigator did not make his finding public. The police chief will have to decide whether he's going to fire this officer, whether he's going to discipline him in any way. But that's going to be really interesting to see, especially in an environment where they are really supportive of police - they do have plans to hire more officers - they are trying to signal it's a new day in our relationship with the police department. At the same time, the mayor has at least given lip service - and I think some of the other new councilmembers have - saying that, But we do want to take accountability seriously. This looks to be perhaps their first test of this under the new council. And especially with something that there doesn't seem to be much ambiguity on where the general public is on this - it is pretty detestable. And even in the findings from the OPA director, it was pretty stark what they said. They said his comments were "derogatory, contemptuous, and inhumane" - that's a quote from Betts' summary. Said - "For many, it confirmed, fairly or not, beliefs that some officers devalue and conceal perverse views about community members." This is not something where it's anywhere close to acceptable. It said the investigators concluded that his comments did in fact violate SPD policies - that the department prohibits behavior that undermines public trust, including any language that is derogatory, contentious, or disrespectful towards any person. The policy also prohibits prejudicial or derogatory language about someone's discernible personal characteristics, such as age. They directly violated those, and at a time where I think everyone acknowledges there needs to be trust rebuilt between the police department and the community - that those are really serious violations. And if we're serious about creating a culture that is different than this, then can this remain in the police department? So a decision coming up that hopefully - I certainly would hope - that they find this is not compatible with the police department or its culture. But we'll see how this turns out. [00:26:33] Daniel Beekman: Yeah, and I guess what raises the stakes - and of course the stakes are so high for the family involved and all of that. But what also raises the stakes here for the city is that this isn't just any police officer, but this person is vice president in the police officers' union, SPOG, and the guild. So right up at the top of the officer hierarchy and embedded in the culture of the force. [00:27:01] Crystal Fincher: Now, I do want to talk about a story that you wrote this week that I think is really important to cover. It's about a school in Snohomish County seeking some relief from a gravel yard sited next door. What is happening here and who's being impacted? [00:27:20] Daniel Beekman: Sure. This is an interesting one. So basically what's happening - this is an elementary school in the Mukilteo School District, but it's not in the city of Mukilteo. It's in this wedge of unincorporated Snohomish County between South Everett and Mukilteo. And next door on the same campus is a big kindergarten center that serves as the kindergarten for a larger area - so there's maybe close to a thousand kids on this campus. And there's this piece of property right next door to the school, closest to the south wing of the school - and some portables and the asphalt playground - that was a vacant lot until a couple of years ago. A company bought it that's involved in mining and gravel and sand and other construction materials with a mine up in, I think, Granite Falls, Snohomish County. And they bought this property to use as basically a gravel yard, sort of a distribution hub. So they'll bring stuff down from the mine and put it in piles there with big trucks. And then trucks will come get the material to take out to job sites. And for at least a while, they're also using it to bring in, I believe, construction debris from job sites and then to be taken elsewhere. And especially starting last spring, the school started noticing - at first, they said they didn't get any word about what this was or that this was happening in advance - they just saw construction activity happening on this property. And then last spring started realizing - Well, this is a permanent thing. They're not building something. This is just what it is. And it's going to be like this for the foreseeable future. And they say they've been dealing with dust from these materials and with lots of noise from the trucks rumbling around and the construction vehicles' buckets slamming against the sides of the trucks as they're unloading and loading. They say it's really disruptive to classes - some of the classes, especially closest to the property - and also they're concerned about health impacts in terms of the dust. It's hard for them to know exactly what to attribute or not attribute to the dust, but they've talked about more bloody noses and black snot and headaches and stomachaches among students and teachers. So that's kind of what's going on. And where government comes in is that it turns out that this gravel yard operation hasn't had any permits since the start. And there were some complaints filed last spring about this, and the county basically has taken the stance of - Yeah, they don't have any permits. There was some kind of mix up, perhaps, but we're going to work with them to bring them into compliance. What they're doing is, in theory, allowed under the zoning of this property. So yes, they need permits and they need to do various things to get those. But we're going to give them time to do that and work with them to do that to see if they can. And the school district and people at this school are saying - Why are you continuing to allow them to operate when we say it's disruptive to our classes and our kids learning, especially if they don't have the permits? So that's what I wrote about. It's a weird situation. To the bigger picture about why it matters - obviously, it matters to the kids and the teachers there. But the bigger picture - there's a question about priorities of Snohomish County government that's being raised. Even one teacher wrote in a letter to the county council something along the lines of - what's worth more, kids or dirt? So there's sort of a question of priorities there and what the handling of the situation says about those. And then also - what I found interesting was the principal and others raising a question of environmental justice or equity and saying - Look, this school, it's on unincorporated land. There isn't a city hall to look out for us in this case. The school serves - I think, about 70% of the students qualify for free lunch, about half are multilingual learners, which means they speak a language other than English at home. There are a lot of immigrant and refugee kids. And the principal just said straight up - If this was happening in different neighborhoods or with a different demographic of students, I don't think the powers that be would be putting up with it. So that's the story, and we're going to keep following it and see what happens. [00:31:55] Crystal Fincher: This was disappointing for me to read - just because that did seem to come through. It does seem to be a question of priority. When you talk about bloody noses, stomachaches, headaches, black snot - I mean, that is alarming to think of as a parent. If you see that going on with your kid, you know something's wrong. If you see that happening with your students and it wasn't previously happening, you know something's wrong. Again, like you said, it's hard to know exactly how to attribute it. But if this is a newer occurrence, you're going to ask questions and want a remedy. I think in the story you talk about - they can see the dust and there have been studies recently talking about how harmful particulate matter can be for developing lungs and hearts and brains - and for everyone, kids and teachers there. It's a big challenge. And for this to be happening suddenly - no notice, not current or appropriate permits for what they're doing - and the remedy to be, Well, we'll just let them keep doing it. Who knows what's going on at the school and we'll work with them to make sure they get up to code so they can keep doing this, instead of working to ensure that the kids are safe just seems backward. And it really does stand in contrast with so many other issues that we see people talk about when it comes to keeping kids safe, keeping schools safe. We restrict several activities around schools - really common ones are you can't have guns in school zones, you can't have any weapons, you can't have alcohol - that kind of stuff. We restrict, and some cities have sought to restrict, whether homeless people can be in vicinities of schools - which I personally think is misguided, but there have been cities that have done that. And so why is it so important to keep kids safe in those situations, but not this one? Why is it in this particular situation that the health of these kids doesn't matter? And not just the health impacts, but that this has been very disruptive to their learning - they've had to restructure their days. Extremely loud and disruptive, which studies have shown does impact, does hinder learning. So why is this allowed to continue unpermitted without any kind of approval or exploration about whether this is an appropriate and compatible use? I do hope the Snohomish County government does better. I hope they engage more actively in this. I hope that they do track down what is happening with these kids and that they are able to mitigate this. But it does seem like these stories often go unreported, so appreciate you servicing this. We're used to hearing - we think of a place like Magnolia or Laurelhurst and how much process there is around anything new that happens. And that this is allowed to just up and happen in a different area, in a poorer area, just seems really disappointing and a reflection on priorities that need to change. Also want to talk this week about the City of Seattle settling with Black Lives Matter protesters from 2020 for $10 million. What happened under this settlement? [00:35:09] Daniel Beekman: Well, the City Attorney's office in the city made a calculation and said - We're going to cut our losses here, in terms of the money that we're spending on the case and the money that we could end up paying at the end of it if we continue. And that's what they do is - they make a calculation, and they negotiate - and say $10 million is what it's going to take to make this case go away, but we might have to pay more if we continue. And it wasn't a case where the City said - And we're admitting fault. Sometimes - I think rarely - but sometimes the city, public entity will say something like that with a settlement. That wasn't the case here. They said this is a straight up calculation of risk for tax dollars and that's why we're settling this case. But that's what happened. And it's the latest in a now pretty long series of settlements of lawsuits related in one way or another to the May, June, July 2020 timeframe. And it will be interesting, actually, to try to tally them all up and see what the final number would be. But this is, I think, the biggest - but there have been a whole bunch of settlements in the six-figures and over a million dollars related to the protest summer of 2020. I think there still is some litigation hanging out there, so we may continue to see more. And I don't know how much closure this will bring to the city and to the plaintiffs involved here from this time, but definitely a big settlement. [00:36:45] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, this is already - as you said, City Attorney Ann Davison reiterated the City was not admitting any fault here. This lawsuit was filed about three years ago, has already cost the City in defense and expert witness fees. Among the plaintiffs were a woman who had a heart attack when she was struck in the chest by an SPD blast ball, and a man who was hospitalized in a coma after his arrest, a veteran who uses a cane and was gassed and tackled because he didn't retreat fast enough - because the cane was viewed as a weapon - there were lots. The police indiscriminately fired tear gas and blast balls in this neighborhood - not only impacting protesters, but also impacting the entire neighborhood. There were people who were just in their homes who were impacted. by this. It was quite a significant event. Even though the City did not admit any fault, there was a finding by a federal judge saying officers had used excessive force and had violated the free speech rights of thousands of residents who were legally gathered. It really was a stain on the police department - another thing that most people looked at and said, This is not right. This should not happen. This is a violation of trust, and really just harmful to residents in the city. Police are supposed to be there, philosophically, to protect people. And seemingly the opposite happened here. The attorney for the plaintiffs, along with some of the plaintiffs, did have a press conference yesterday and said - Hey, the City's not admitting fault, but they really should be. And there was so much that was troubling that happened here. The attorney cited other incidents, including a hoax perpetrated by the department to scare protesters into thinking armed members of the Proud Boys extremist group were in the area. The City hired an expert, University of Liverpool Professor Clifford Stott, who's among the world's foremost crowd policing experts. And I thought this was pretty jaw-dropping - Stott reportedly concluded that, particularly during the early days of Seattle's protests, he had not seen the level of violent aggression by police against unarmed protesters "in any democratic state." That's just a pretty stark, horrible conclusion - saying that this doesn't happen in democracies. We don't see this kind of reaction in free societies. And so this is a really significant payout. And once again, we're seeing a large payout because of police violations and misconduct. We're now seeing this happen while we're hearing - There's not much money to go around. We're trying to figure out what to do with the shortfall, yet we're still paying out this extra money. And it just seems like this should be a signal that - Hey, there is a reckoning that needs to happen within the department, within the city that perhaps hasn't happened yet. And maybe the insistence that - Hey, there's no fault here seems a bit out of touch. How did you see this? [00:39:56] Daniel Beekman: I'm not sure about the admitting wrongdoing aspect of it and what reasoning is behind that decision. But I think a bigger picture question is - okay, so there's this big payout for the plaintiffs. It's a headline. It's meaningful in those ways. But the bigger question is - okay, well, if something happens and there are big protests - what if a decision comes down that people don't like in that other case we were talking about, the fatal collision? And there are protests on the street and the police department is sent out to handle those protests. Are we going to see the same thing happen again? That's the real question, right - is what's been put in place in regulation and policy and law and culture to ensure that things are done the right way the next time? And I think there's an open question about would things be different again, or not? So I think that's the thing that it would be helpful to hear from policymakers and from City leaders on. The look back is important, but there's that question of - what about next time? What do you think about that? [00:41:14] Crystal Fincher: No, I think you're exactly right. I personally would love to hear from the police chief, from the mayor - who are directly responsible for the police department - what about next time? I think that's the right question to ask and what they should be asking themselves. What is going to change? How have we responded to this? Have policies changed in response to this? Has training changed? Has any guidance changed? Have they responded to this with any criticisms, with any - Hey, I would like this to change. This is under their purview. This is under their control. So how are they asserting their leadership? How are they affirmatively trying to shape this culture? Or are they just kind of taking a hands-off policy and hoping this doesn't happen again? - Hey, we'll deal with something if it directly lands in our lap, like we need to make a disciplinary decision on the one case that we talked about earlier that you just referenced. But when it comes to culture, when it comes to how things are looking moving forward - what is their vision for that? What are they setting forth? How are they leading? It's their responsibility. How are they handling that responsibility? Are they handling that responsibility? And I think residents are interested to hear that. They want to know that there are plans in place and that there is a response. Or are we setting ourselves up again for harm against residents of this city, and lawsuits that drag on that are really expensive - that take time and money? And here we go again. So I do hope they address that. And maybe, this new council can help prompt some of those questions - maybe as these conversations take place and as there are more press conferences, we can hear more about that, hopefully. And with that, we thank you for listening to Hacks & Wonks on this Friday, January 26th, 2024. The producer of Hacks & Wonks is Shannon Cheng. Our insightful co-host today was Seattle Times politics and communities reporter, Daniel Beekman. You can find Daniel on X, also known as Twitter, at @DBeekman. You can follow Hacks & Wonks on Twitter at @HacksWonks. You can find me on Twitter - all platforms - at @finchfrii. You can catch Hacks & Wonks on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts - just type "Hacks and Wonks" into the search bar. 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The St. Paul City Council has passed an ordinance restricting smoking cannabis, tobacco and hemp products in public places and recreation areas. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after a man was shot and wounded by a law enforcement officer near Granite Falls Wednesday afternoon. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Episode 163 I sit down with Anthony Monson. Anthony and I met when he was attending one of the Fieldcraft Survival courses being hosted on our Granite Falls property. Shortly after this Anthony joined our jiu jitsu team and he and his family have become regulars at the academy. In a short amount of time, Anthony has expressed how Jiu Jitsu changed his life, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to share this journey over the podcast! As always, we delve into so many other aspects of life including current events, hunting, and more! Please enjoy episode 163 of the Endless Endeavor Podcast. — Connect with Anthony Monson Instagram: @nwsurveyor Connect with Greg: Instagram: @granderson33 Website: www.theelectricnorth.com for podcast apparel and gear Email: gregandersonpodcast@gmail.com Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/Granderson33 Episode sponsors: Vortex Optics eurooptic.com coupon VTXENDLESS 30% Off Paleo Valley paleovalley.com/store/beef-sticks coupon ENDLESS 15% Off Bio Pro + bioproteintech.com/bioidentical-alternative-to-human-growth-hormone coupon code ENDLESS saves 10% If you enjoy the show, make sure to give the Endless Endeavor Podcast a rating via your favorite audio platform OR on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieFsr26t9cyPDKMbLQJzXw/featured!

In Episode 159 I sit down with Kourtney Fleming. I met Kourtney when she attended one of Mike Glover's rifle courses he ran on my Granite Falls property. She was an exceptional shooter and just overall rad human being. She's an avid outdoorswoman who grew up shooting, hunting, and fishing and continues to pursue those passions to this day! She works for a precision rifle manufacturer and knows a ton about long range shooting! She's the co-host on Handguns TV and is also expecting her first child in August! We talked about a little bit of everything, and I really enjoyed spending the afternoon with Kourtney. Please enjoy episode 159 of the Endless Endeavor Podcast. — Connect with Kourtney Fleming: Instagram: @pnwkourt Email: Kourtney.fleming3@gmail.com Connect with Greg: Instagram: @granderson33 Website: www.theelectricnorth.com for podcast apparel and gear Email: gregandersonpodcast@gmail.com Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/Granderson33 Episode sponsors: Paleo Valley https://paleovalley.com/store/beef-sticks Coupon ENDLESS 15% Off Bio Pro + https://bioproteintech.com/bioidentical-alternative-to-human-growth-hormone coupon code ENDLESS saves 10% LMNT https://drinklmnt.com/endlessendeavor for a free variety sample pack with any purchase If you enjoy the show, make sure to give the Endless Endeavor Podcast a rating via your favorite audio platform OR on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieFsr26t9cyPDKMbLQJzXw/featured!

New report details long history of mistreatment of Native Minnesotans by the U of M, suggests reparations and a law enforcement officer was shot and wounded Monday serving a warrant in Granite Falls. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Recently Jarrod M. @armymace on Instagram and Fieldcraft Survival Training Director Kevin Estela taught a 2-Day survival course in Granite Falls, WA. Kevin and Jarrod go over the skills and gear that made their students successful in this challenging environment. They discuss wet-weather fire starting, water collection/treatment, knife choice, primitive shelter making and more. For more information about survival training with Fieldcraft Survival, please visit our website. Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Vertx⁠: (Code: fieldcraft for 20% off) HOIST Hydration: (Code fieldcraft10 for 10% off) Ketone-IQ: (15% Off with code FIELDCRAFT) Ten Thousand: (15% Off with code FIELDCRAFT) Athletic Greens KC Hilites: (Code: fieldcraft for 10% off) Anthem Snacks: (Code FIELDCRAFT10 for 10% off) USCCA Kifaru FOLLOW US: https://fieldcraftsurvival.locals.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcj3FycZBXIPNj7QIBKTIDw  http://www.instagram.com/fieldcraftsurvival

Welcome to Granite Falls, Minnesota! It's "More Than You Imagine!"  The town is located near the South Dakota border on the banks of the Minnesota River and is the seat of Yellow Medicine County.  In 1872 Henry Hill, founder of Granite Falls, built a grist mill, flour mill, and saw mill and gave free lots to draw settlers to the town.  Granite Falls began to thrive and a bridge was built 1876 to replace the ferry to cross the river.  The town currently has a population of 2,737.  Granite Falls is the hometown of Tanner Aus, a champion ProRodeo bareback rider.  Aus is currently ranked 16th in the world and is a major attraction in the town's upcoming Western Fest PRCA Stampede Rodeo to be held in June.  The town has been called home by a few other notables including Andrew Volstead, namesake of the Volstead Act of 1920 also known as the Prohibition Act.  We hope you enjoy our trip to Granite Falls!

Join Dave and NoShame as they interview Kevin Roach of Cobalt Cycles in Granite Falls, WA. Kevin, also known as the bombcanbastard on TikTok is also joined by fellow BikerTok regular Wrecking Ball Bob. See some of the amazing projects Kevin works on at Cobalt Cycles, and join in on the always entertaining argument over which is better; Harley or Victory? CobaltCycles.com

Explore the challenges faced when building sustainable, affordable housing and providing Missing Middle Housing opportunities in existing neighborhoods. It will feature two case studies of affordable Zero Energy Ready Home developments in Western North Carolina. These include the Northstone mixed income community in Hickory and the Duke Street Cottages pocket neighborhood in Granite Falls. Learning Objectives: 1. Define the terms "Missing Middle Housing" and "Pocket Neighborhood." 2. Explore challenges to building sustainable, affordable housing in existing neighborhoods with restrictive zoning ordinances. 3. Identify affordable strategies for meeting DOE Zero Energy Ready Home requirements. 4. Discuss high performance heating, cooling, ventilation, and dehumidification systems for low load homes.

Ashley Hanson wants you to know about an exhibit that celebrates rural Minnesota artists and stories. Hanson, executive director of the nonprofit Department of Public of Transformation in Granite Falls, recommends “Field Notes: 7 Truths about the Rural,” which draws together the work of seven artists of various disciplines. They explore subjects that make up our rural places, including small-town newspapers, post offices, mining and extractive economies, relationship to the land, and more. Laura Youngbird of the Minnesota Chippewa, Grand Portage Band uses mixed media to investigate “issues of identity as they relate to family members' forced enrollment in boarding schools.” Installation artist Matthew Fluharty of Winona looks at the ways rural communities are presented in national print media compared with local newspapers. Abstract painters Andrew Nordin and Lisa Bergh of New London look outward to architecture and inward to our emotional landscapes. Hanson highlights the timing of this exhibit makes it powerful as it celebrates the complexities of rural life at a time when political coverage focused on voting blocs can oversimplify rural life. The exhibit runs at Form+Content Gallery in Minneapolis through Dec. 23. Theater maker Ryan Paul North of St. Anthony Village is looking forward to seeing Spiked! at Granada Theater in Minneapolis. A co-production of Table Salt Productions and Rock What You Got, this classic holiday variety show promises music, improv and sketch comedy, along with a great line-up of guests that vary from show to show. It's family friendly, with a run time of three hours. North is looking forward to a chance to sit back, relax with a drink, and laugh. “Spiked!” runs Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3 and 4 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 6 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. Dining options are available before the show for additional cost. Nicole Watson, director of the Catherine G. Murphy Gallery at St. Catherine University, wants to shine a light on a Twin Cities-area art exhibit that she found utterly thought-provoking. “Surface Tension” at Bethel University's Olson Gallery features the work of four female photographers, Sophia Chai, Paula McCartney, Christine Nguyen and Letha Wilson. Chai is from Rochester and McCarthy is based in the Twin Cities. Courtesy photo Paula McCartney's work, "Acquaintance," glazed and unglazed stoneware and archival pigment print on a wood base. Each artist pushes their work beyond the bounds of a printed photograph. Sometimes these changes are 3-dimensional, like McCartney's ceramic geometric shapes that play on the light and shadow in her photographs. “The longer you look at them the more surprises that surface,” Watson said. In Nguyen's work, light and time change the appearance of her unprocessed photographic paper. The exhibit is open to the public and on view through Dec. 16.

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: The Department of Public Transformation is working to develop the YES House as part of an surge in arts infrastructure in Granite Falls.

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: The fall concert series of the Prairie Arts Chorale will be making stops in Wabasso, Granite Falls, Spicer and Marshall in November. The concert, titled "Sunrise, Sunset," will feature various pieces including selections from "Dream A Little Dream" and "Unclouded Day."

Historical markers peppered around Minnesota help keep the state's rich history alive. But few are as intriguing — and controversial — as the landmark for Minnesota's most ancient artifact: the “World's Oldest Rock.” Eric Roper and Ash Miller discuss the 3.5-billion-year-old history behind this claim on a historical marker in Granite Falls. And they delve into the reasons why Minnesota boasts some very unique geology. LINKS: Does Minnesota really have the 'World's Oldest Rock'? (August 2022 Curious Minnesota story)

Here's a look at the top headlines from around west central Minnesota for Oct. 20, 2022.

Hosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers!Games played: Sharp as a Matza (and Twice as Crummy) submitted by Carmi from Somerville, Massachusetts, What3Words Saboteur submitted by Pip Bayley from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, and Birdle submitted by Brock Robinson from Greenville, South CarolinaCallers: Mitch from Bethlehem, New Hampshire; Susie & Daniel from Granite Falls, Washington; Alex from Omaha, Nebraska; Tyler & Christy from Beaverton, Oregon;  Steve & MacKenzie from St. Paul, Minnesota; Alex & Karan from Valparaiso, IndianaOutro theme cover by Steve Romenesko from St. Paul, MinnesotaJo's latest creation, Fruits: A Farm-To-Table Card Game, is now available for preorder!This episode sponsored by:  Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/gameshow135 and use code gameshow135 to get $135 off across five boxes, plus free shipping on your first box!

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Leah Cook, the second artist-in-residence for the city of Granite Falls, has set ambitious goals to produce art around the Minnesota River and build community engagement. How the invisible shapes the visible is the underlying theme for her works in progress.

In Episode 120 we do another solo cast! Busy month and I've wanted to give the listeners an update on life and some of the stuff coming down the pipe! We talk about ADCC in Vegas, doing another episode of Cleared Hot and hosting Fieldcraft Survival out in Granite Falls, WA. Big things ahead on all fronts and we're just taking this opportunity to share what life has in store with the Endless Endeavor community! Please enjoy episode 120 of the Endless Endeavor Podcast. — Connect with me: Instagram: @granderson33 Website: www.theelectricnorth.com for podcast apparel and gear Email: gregandersonpodcast@gmail.com Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/Granderson33 Episode sponsors: Paleo Valley https://paleovalley.com/store/beef-sticks Coupon ENDLESS 15% Off Bio Pro + https://bioproteintech.com/bioidentical-alternative-to-human-growth-hormone coupon code ENDLESS saves 10% LMNT https://drinklmnt.com/endlessendeavor for a free variety sample pack with any purchase If you enjoy the show, make sure to give the Endless Endeavor Podcast a rating via your favorite audio platform OR on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieFsr26t9cyPDKMbLQJzXw/featured!

Heather Lawrenz of Red Wing Arts was deeply inspired by Journey to Rock Bottom, a visual arts show that celebrates athleticism. Burnsville artist Annie Young began creating this show after running an ice marathon in Antarctica in 2018. She interviewed her fellow runners about their Antarctica journeys, then created paintings inspired by their stories and her imagination. An artist living with blindness, Young also collaborated with 10 local artists with a variety of backgrounds and abilities. A free artist reception Saturday will bring together many of the artists as well as the “athletes coming in from all over the world who inspired these pieces,” Lawrenz said. Some of the runners plan to compete in the Twin Cities marathon on Sunday. The reception is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The show runs through Nov. 5 at the Ames Center Art Gallery in Burnsville. There is an audio description of the exhibit scheduled for Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., including a discussion led by the artist. Singer/songwriter Clark Machtemes of Waconia is preparing for a trip west this weekend to meander through towns along the Upper Minnesota Valley, checking out arts studios. The annual Meander Art Crawl is a juried event with more than 30 stops at studios in Ortonville, Appleton, Madison, Milan, Dawson, Montevideo and Granite Falls. This free, self-guided tour includes potters, printers, basket weavers, painters, and more. Machtemes says he discovers something new every year. The Meander runs Friday through Sunday. Find a map and description of all the stops here. Farther north, the 19th annual Fargo Moorhead Visual Arts (FMVA) Studio Crawl invites visitors to check out the work of 40 artists and organizations Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Find a map here. If you take the studio crawl, Naomi RaMona Schliesman of Fergus Falls recommends a stop in Moorhead to see the collaborative “Mother Trees” exhibit from Ms. Anna Lee's Gray Matter Series. Courtesy image A mural and a dinner table setting are part of a multi-sensorial exhibit called "Mother Trees." The title refers to trees in the forest that connect with and nourish others through the mycorrhizal relationship between fungus and plant. The multi-step collaboration behind this exhibit moved from art to dinner party to more artwork. Chris Larson's mural was the backdrop for a fungi-themed dinner party created by chef Candace Stock. Local creatives gathered at the dinner possessed skills ranging from photography to poetry to hairstyling. Photographer Sarah Faith Strong, artist Nancy X. Valentine, and poet Julie Larson created works resulting from that evening. The works are on display at the Arthouse Gallery, a new space in Moorhead.

Art curator and bilingual instructor William Franklin recommends a trip along the St Croix River this weekend for the River Valley Potters Fall Tour, with stops at three pottery home studios in Shafer and Marine on St. Croix. Nick Earl, Peter Jadoonath and father-daughter duo Guillermo and Alana Cuellar are the host potters, each of whom will host an additional four to six artists, ensuring that there will be plenty of handmade ceramics to see at each stop. Franklin particularly appreciates the work of fellow Venezuela-to-Minnesota transplant Guillermo Cuellar. The pottery tour runs Sept. 16-18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It's part of a larger event called Take Me to the River, which celebrates “art at every bend in the river” through Oct 2. Rachel Miller looks forward to her hometown Lakeville Art Festival every third weekend of September. Held on the grounds of the Lakeville Area Arts Center, Miller says the two-day festival is a celebration of art that is intimate in feel. She loves getting to know the creatives who return year after year for the juried arts show as well as those emerging on the scene. “Each time I go, I am so inspired, and it's not just because of the fine artists. It just gives me a sense of community,” said Miller. She particularly recommends checking out the vivid paintings of Olga Krasovska, originally of Ukraine, now living in Granite Falls, and the wooden furniture of Justin Hossle of Minneapolis,  who she says won Best in Show at last year's festival. The festival also includes a community art project. This year it's a 3D sculpture whose theme is “Setting Sail” — along with a youth art tent, live music, food, and art demos. The festival runs Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sharon Mansur of Winona was a McKnight dance fellow from 2018, and she is looking forward to seeing SOLO: the world-premiere dance performances by the 2020 and 2021 McKnight cohort. The performance will be a night of hip-hop, rhythmic Chicago footwork, Brazilian contemporary choreography, and modern contemporary dance. Each of the six dance solos lasts up to 10 minutes, interspersed with short videos showing behind-the-scenes looks at the artist's process. Each year, this prestigious award goes to three dancers who each develop a new solo dance work with the help of a choreographer they commission. Last year, the previous two cohorts presented their work as dance videos amid the pandemic; this year, the performances will be live. The 2021 dance fellows whose work will be presented this year are Alexandra Eady, Hassan Ingraham, and David Stalter, Jr.  The 2020 fellows are Non Edwards, Melissa Clark, and Marciano Silva dos Santos. The dancers take the stage Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Goodale Theater at the Cowles Center for Dance and The Performing Arts in Minneapolis. Saturday's performance is pay-as-you-are and will be live-streamed.

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Jerry Ostensoe was known for his soothing voice and the songs he wrote telling the stories of the people and places he knew in western Minnesota. Osetensoe, 71, died Monday at his Granite Falls home.

Monarda Thrasher loved Mixed Precipitation's traveling production of “The Magic Flute” when they saw it earlier this month in Grand Marais, and they highly recommend this fun, modern take on Mozart's opera. Mixed Precipitation calls its traveling series “The Pickup Truck Opera” because the truck and trailer are both the mode of travel and part of the set design. Set in Strange Land Middle School, this production explores teacher shortages, burnout and toxic positivity. Papageno and Papagena are janitors, and the raging Queen of the Night is recast as an education administrator. The dialogue is in English, and performers slip easily from German arias to pop songs and back again. As an opera lover, Thrasher worried that this shortened production might leave them wanting more, but they said there was enough of the original music to satisfy, danced and sung in a way that kept their whole family entertained. The outdoor production takes place Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Alexis Bailly Vineyard in Hastings, as well as Sept. 10 at Swede Hollow Park in St. Paul and Sept. 11 at JD Rivers' Children's Garden in Minneapolis. Minneapolis comedian Robert Fones plans to spend his Labor Day weekend at Prairie Fyre music festival in Wood Lake in southwestern Minnesota. The camping/music festival runs Friday evening through Monday, with a line-up of over 50 bands and performers. Fones says the space that will hold the event is beautiful, and he's intrigued by the line-up of music, burlesque, comedy, and poetry. Festival attendees can also join in on glitch art workshops Saturday and Sunday mornings in nearby Granite Falls and get back in time for the musical events that start at 2 pm. Friday evening's opening event features a Q&A with comic book author Rob Sheridan, who is best known for his art work with Nine Inch Nails. Will Dykes of the band Montclair really enjoys the sound of the Rat Castle Jazz Ensemble. He says the Minneapolis group has a unique sound that doesn't pander and they collaborate and connect with other local bands. You can find the Rat Castle Jazz Ensemble's work on all streaming platforms as well performing across the Twin Cities. Here they are at the White Squirrel bar in St. Paul: Don't see video? Click here.

Monarda Thrasher loved Mixed Precipitation's traveling production of “The Magic Flute” when they saw it earlier this month in Grand Marais, and they highly recommend this fun, modern take on Mozart's opera. Mixed Precipitation calls its traveling series “The Pickup Truck Opera” because the truck and trailer are both the mode of travel and part of the set design. Set in Strange Land Middle School, this production explores teacher shortages, burnout and toxic positivity. Papageno and Papagena are janitors, and the raging Queen of the Night is recast as an education administrator. The dialogue is in English, and performers slip easily from German arias to pop songs and back again. As an opera lover, Thrasher worried that this shortened production might leave them wanting more, but they said there was enough of the original music to satisfy, danced and sung in a way that kept their whole family entertained. The outdoor production takes place Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Alexis Bailly Vineyard in Hastings, as well as Sept. 10 at Swede Hollow Park in St. Paul and Sept. 11 at JD Rivers' Children's Garden in Minneapolis. Minneapolis comedian Robert Fones plans to spend his Labor Day weekend at Prairie Fyre music festival in Wood Lake in southwestern Minnesota. The camping/music festival runs Friday evening through Monday, with a line-up of over 50 bands and performers. Fones says the space that will hold the event is beautiful, and he's intrigued by the line-up of music, burlesque, comedy, and poetry. Festival attendees can also join in on glitch art workshops Saturday and Sunday mornings in nearby Granite Falls and get back in time for the musical events that start at 2 pm. Friday evening's opening event features a Q&A with comic book author Rob Sheridan, who is best known for his art work with Nine Inch Nails. Will Dykes of the band Montclair really enjoys the sound of the Rat Castle Jazz Ensemble. He says the Minneapolis group has a unique sound that doesn't pander and they collaborate and connect with other local bands. You can find the Rat Castle Jazz Ensemble's work on all streaming platforms as well performing across the Twin Cities. Here they are at the White Squirrel bar in St. Paul: Don't see video? Click here.

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: "Glitch Art is Dead," an international art exhibit on display at the K.K. Berge Gallery in Granite Falls, is showcasing the very modern art of glitch art. Glitch art sees the beauty in the everyday glitches of today's technology. The exhibit is being held in conjunction with the Prairie Fyre music and art mini festival in Wood Lake.

THE THESIS: The thug who uses his title of AG of Washington, the separate Country owned by Seattle, has sued Idaho to force our State to follow his desire to see babies killed at all costs. Yes, Seattle's chief thug intends to force you to follow his diktats. It's not just by force, but through the very institutions the professional Republicans worship that city-states like Seattle, Los Angeles and New York push their evil ideology. A Texas school district promotes literal pornpgraphy. A full-blown man-child may become a US Senator from Pennsylvania: he proposes legalized heroin, he wants children taught to have as much sex as possible and he's running against a fake conservative who isn't much better. This is the undeniable grooming of a generation to become angry, drug-addicted, racist, ignorant little sexbots. We must embrace the godly way back from the edge. THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES:  Exodus 20: 1-17 20 And God spoke all these words: 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 3 “You shall have no other gods before[a] me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. 7 “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. 8 “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. 11 For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. 12 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. 13 “You shall not murder. 14 “You shall not commit adultery. 15 “You shall not steal. 16 “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. 17 “You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” THE NEWS & COMMENT: Bill Kristol is a man defined by the institutions of Washington, D.C. From them he drew his self-perceived importance and influence. They have been to him the teet of money, influence and meaning. Just like an abused child cannot see his parents for what they are, Bill Kristol cannot see Washington, D.C. for the den of vipers it has become. Again, like an abused child, Bill Kristol is trading one broken parent--his formerly beloved Republican Party (whatever that means) for another abusive parent, this one worse than the other.   The Mockingbird Media's nominee for the Republican Party's candidate for president was also raised by The Party. All that Liz Cheney sees herself to be comes from The Party. Like Bill Kristol, she cannot perceive what people in the real world live through: a malignant and vicious ruling class with its boot on the kneck of the people. [AUDIO] - “We have no chance at winning elections if we are in a position where our party has abandoned principle and abandoned value and abandoned fundamental fidelity of the Constitution in order to embrace a cult of personality,” Liz Cheney tells ABC “News.”  Like Bill Kristol, Liz is utterly blind to the evils of her dear, DEAR friends in the Democrat Party: There is perhaps not better example of the arrogant evil of The Party than this man. Bob Ferguson, the so-called Attorney General of the separate Country of Washington, which is controlled outright by the city-state of Seattle. He openly allows drug and sex trafficking cartels to operate in the open, but sues barbers and deli owners out of business for refusing to be bankrupted by Covid diktats. He has overseen the most rapes, murders, property crimes and assaults in recent history, but sues florists out of business for refusing to violate the Word of God. He attempted--and failed--to get me and my friend and colleague, Dori Monson fired but gleefully allowed Antifa and Black Lives Matter, Inc. to seize 6 blocks of Seattle for a Month, where they got two people murdered, one a child. So, what is this thug up to, now? He is suing Idaho.  The Criminal Thug who calls himself Attorney General of the separate Country of Washington is suing Idaho over our abortion law. In the Seattle-area: 3 days. 3 shootings. 3 deaths.  8/19 - Everett home invasion. Wife/mother dead. GSW.  8/20 - Granite Falls. 27 year old male GSW.  8/21 - male. Deceased. GSW.  And our AG is busy with juvenile tweets at Tim Eyman and suing Idaho In Seattle, proper: SPD trying to identify suspect after brutal elevator assault The Seattle disease of storing dangerously mentally ill people on the streets, while producing more of them every day with drug-induced manias and psychosis has spread to other city-state  Here, two “progressives” argue about crime: This is a man who was arrested 41 times. After this incident he was released & went on to send a subway worker to the hospital with a broken collarbone. But according to this crime reporter, the man committing assaults/breaking bones is the real victim. Anna was talking about this post: "Progressive" outraged that homeless man got off too easy with $5,000 bail. The CDC, the WHO, the rest of public “health” establishment--one of the institutions worshiped by Bill Kristol and Liz Cheney--has pushed the perverse, pornographic, ungodly sexualization of children at impossibly young ages. They have used the sacred institutions to do this, bypassing the will of parents and voters.  Rep. Jared Patterson - LANGUAGE WARNING!  In a now-deleted tweet, @FISD_Libraries  promotes a sexually explicit book I profiled this spring and formally challenged earlier this week. This book should never make it into a child's hands and those promoting it should be prosecuted. We must remove the obscenity exemption. - Frisco, Plano, McKinney, and Little Elm as part of Frisco ISD in Frisco, TEXAS!!  Just like with Covid, they claimed this was all to make us safer. Just like Covid, that was a lie. Pro-LGB”T” Left Said Kids Needed Sex Ed For ‘Health' And ‘Safety,' But They Aren't Any Healthier Or Safer The Seattle disease has infected Pennsylvania politics with two of the worst candidates for Senate in history. The Democrat somehow manages to be worse than Mehmet Oz . . .  The Democratic Grooming Scandal No One's Talking About; John Fetterman linked to creepy anime demon best known for enslaving a child [AUDIO] - Fetterman ALSO wants to “legalize heroin” and fund “safe injection sites” (read: taxpayer-funded drug dens) Which brings us to this brilliant work by a guy I am starting to love. Neil Oliver, a British commentator who--as the hippies used to say--knows what time it is . . .  [AUDIO] - Neil Oliver: 'We are no longer being treated as individuals entitled to try and make the most of our lives – but as a barn full of battery hens, just another product to be bought and sold – sold down the river.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Primary Day in some smaller races on the east coast. Insights into the Senate race in Pennsylvania.  KNOW IT ALL: 1) Police-involved shooting in Olympia. 2) Monroe prisoner charged with attempted murder of custody officer. // Mother wants justice after her son was killed in Granite Falls quarry shooting. Parkland school shooter faces sentencing. // Twitter whistleblower comes forward about cybersecurity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1919 was an important year in Granite Falls, Minnesota.  Amidst the hubbub of that year, people at the time wouldn't have thought that a new...

Many organizations work to raise money for local causes. That is the case for the Kiwanis Club in Granite Falls, Minnesota. However, you may be...

Hello to you listening out on Lake 22 beyond Granite Falls, Washington! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.  “The revolution begins at home. If you overthrow yourself again and again, you might earn the right to help overthrow the rest of us.”  [~ Rob Brezsny]How do we overthrow ourselves? By engaging with our own story, our own message to transform the superficial to authentic, the ineffective to influential, the muddy to memorable.    My Engaged Storyism® Method invites you to leave behind the mere telling of story lines we habitually parrot to delve deep into feelings, sensations, emotions, images, and experiences with compassion, insight and humor. When we engage with our story, our message we practice authentic communication with ourselves. When we learn how to authentically communicate with ourselves, we can use those very same tools to authentically communicate our message, values, story, truth with others - and invite them to be seen, heard, understood, and listened to by us.Curious? Come as you are and change with me inside Quarter Moon Story Arts.You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on Linked In.  Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: The Granite Area Arts Council has found a new and inventive way to bring art into the community — the Artcycle. The tri-wheeled bike with its large white box holds the materials for uncountable art projects. The GAAC plans to share the bike at various community events, as well as visiting community parks.

On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast with Mike Kelly We talked to Rob Howard with Howard Building science to discuss the pocket neighborhood he is developing in Granite Falls NC. It is a neighborhood of 11 homes that is within walking distance of many stores and restaurants in Downtown Granite Falls. These homes will be super energy efficient and designed for healthy living. For more information you can go to www.dukestreetcottages.com Please subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify You can also see a video version of this on The Real Hickory Podcast Facebook page  our the HREG YouTube page. Podcast Credits: The Real Hickory Podcast is hosted by Mike Kelly Jr. President of Hickory Real Estate Group Inc. The opinions and views on the show are from mike and do not reflect the views of any other organization. If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast or advertising opportunities reach out to Mike directly. Please subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and give us a good rating if you are so inclined.  Music Author miguelji Title Blues Groove https://audiojungle.net/item/blues-groove/102836  For any queries related to this document or license please contact Envato Support via help.author.envato.com Envato Pty Ltd (ABN 11 119 159 741) PO Box 16122, Collins Street West, VIC 8007, Australia

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Art, music, food and, most importantly, community can be found at both the Renville County Market in Bird Island and the Granite Falls Makers Markets this summer. Both focus on local artisans and vendors and community togetherness.

Drive into Granite Falls, Minnesota and you'll soon see that this small town looks a little different than many.  You can tell by looking at...

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com In the episode, I interview Matt Couchman "Lurch" about his law enforcement career.  Most of our audience know that the faces/voices of Law Abiding Biker (LAB) are either full-time Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) or retired LEOs.  Lurch has been working for LAB part-time for several years while working full-time as a LEO.  He retired recently and came to work for LAB full-time as the company's Chief Operations Officer (COO).  Lurch worked for the Washington State Patrol (WSP) for just over 25 years.  He was unable, in past episodes, to name the agency he worked for and what he did at the agency because of policy.   SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE Lurch was hired by the WSP in December of 1995 as a Trooper Cadet.  He was assigned to Mansion Security providing protection to the Governor of the State of Washington.  He attended the 80th Trooper Basic Training Academy and successfully completed his Field Training in April of 1997.  CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! As a Trooper, Lurch worked in District 2, headquartered in Bellevue, and District 3, headquartered in Yakima.  He held many specialty assignments including; Firearms and Defensive Tactics Instructor, Certified Technical Specialist (CTS), Aggressive Driver Apprehension Team (ADAT) member, and Serious Highway Crime Apprehension Team (SHCAT) member.  Lurch and I knew of each other since high school, but we really got to know each other while working on the SHCAT team together.  Our experiences during our SHCAT days led to a lifelong friendship. Lurch was eventually promoted to Sergeant, then Lieutenant, and eventually to Captain.  We talk about him moving around the state for these promotions and the experiences that came along with them.  Bringing it back to motorcycles, we talk about Motor Officer school.  Lurch has some funny stories about his experience.   We're excited to have Lurch as our COO and the future of LAB! New Free Video Mentioned:  My Police Motorcycle Qualification Skills Course-Inside Look! Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag Sponsor-Butt Buffer CLICK HERE Want to ride longer? Tired of a sore and achy ass? Then fix it with a high-quality Butt Buffer seat cushion? If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. New Patrons: Dennis Christensen of Little Canada, Minnesota Marilyn Castillo of La Habra, California Tim Hildebrandt of Powell, Wyoming Todd Godine of Houston, Texas Jimmie Nichols of Rogers, Arkansas Todd Weber of Sterling, Colorado Bert Rindner of Bethesda, Maryland Donald Doss of Texas City, Texas Matthew Boudreaux of Canton, Ohio Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Haven Morrison of Branson, Missouri Carl Scholl Senior of Jacksonville, Florida Joseph Wagner of Granite Falls, New York ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION:   Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com   Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact   Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 HELP SUPPORT US! JOIN THE BIKER REVOLUTION! #BikerRevolution #LawAbidingBiker

John Lewis Music sets down with us to talk about his life journey and worship then and now in the local church. John is the Associate Pastor and Worship Pastor at Day 3 church in Granite Falls, NC.

 King County moving towards bullet resistant glass for many buildings and busses due to rising violent crimes and vandalism in the area, fixing the short term problem but never the long term big picture, concerning build up of Russian forces moving into pre-assault positions, Last time the Russians invaded someone, harsh sanctions were put in place, // Granite Falls child death: still no new information released yet about the incident, China seeks naval base on Atlantic coast of Africa, Equatorial Guinea is where China is looking for their base, // JUST A FEW MORE THINGS: no matter what happens with Russia, oil prices and delivery will vary across the world, this is not going to be a good day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Guest Host Bryan Suits: Adrian Peterson breaks record for most touchdowns by a RB, formally held by Jim Brown, Bob Dole dies at the age of 98, History on Dole and his WWII contributions and gallantry, // Granite Falls 1 year old shot and killed, cause is not known yet about the circumstances, SF business kicks police officers out because some employees did not feel safe with the cops having firearms, the company posted a video of it, // Jay Inslee says in a year you will have had covid, have a vaccination, or be dead, Inslee plagiarized from a speech in Germany from the Minister of Health, Europeans are allowing natural immunity but the US is not See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 One year old infant shot in Granite Falls, no new information on how this shooting happened but the real question is was the firearm locked up correctly?, Alec Baldwin review, Michigan parents plead not guilty to 4 charges of involuntary manslaughter after being caught in Detroit, The gun used was a gift for the 15 year old, many signs that this was going to happen and they were ignored // Adrian Peterson ties Jim Brown's record for rushing touchdowns, Biden is set to have a zoom call with Putin to hopefully somewhat resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia has best chance for a winter campaign to deter other nations, Company fires 900 workers over zoom // JUST A FEW MORE THINGS, The best way to fire people is to rip the band aid off and do not draw it out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can follow the show on Twitter (@stscast) or Facebook, (@stscast.fb) or on Instagram (@stscast.gram)Check out Patreon at, https://www.patreon.com/STScastThis week's featured podcast is All Things Dreams Be sure to check out Straight Up Strange Productions for more great pods!Granite Falls started as a homestead in 1883 but soon grew into a town with a post office and a general store. They saw a large boom in 1889 when gold was discovered in the Cascade Mountains. Today the town has a modest population of 3,364. It's a quiet peaceful place but in the early 2000s, the peace was shattered on East Stanley Street. Wikipedia article about Granite Falls, Washingtonheraldnet.com/news/man-gets-five-years-in-neighbors-death/Fear Thy Neighbor, Season 6 Episode 9 Mailbox Madness imdb.com/title/tt10392870/?ref_=ttep_ep9The small neighborhood of Kapahulu sits in between Waikiki Beach and the Diamond Head volcano. Its name means “worn out soul” or perhaps “the nightmare”. The name “nightmare” may be very apt because of a man named Jerry Hannel.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/1885683/kapahulu/nbcnews.com/news/us-news/neighbor-wanted-hawaii-cop-killing-suspect-evicted-years-ago-n1120101staradvertiser.com/2020/01/19/breaking-news/2-honolulu-police-officers-shot-near-diamond-head/Fear Thy Neighbor, Season 7 Episode 1 Hell in Hawaii imdb.com/title/tt14161510/?ref_=ttep_ep1Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/small-town-secrets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode The cops wanted lockoutmen to step out of his truck #police, #police training, #policeman

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Have you seen the new Harley 2021 Electra Glide Revival? It's part of Harley's new "Icons Collection". Harley says this collection is, "an extraordinary series of motorcycles inspired by some of our most recognizable and sought-after models. Each Icon in the collection will celebrate H-D's signature colors, designs and parts — along with the latest technology. A limited collection, each model will be individually numbered and only produced once. A new Icon will debut annually, with no more than two bikes released in any given year." SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE We had special guest and long time Patron Member Russell Roberts on a mic for this podcast episode. He happened to be in our area, so of course, we offered up a mic! Lurch and I had a great time catching up with Russell and we talked about some of the awesome things going on with the community in the Private Patron Member Only Facebook Group! On their website, Harley goes on to describe the new 2021 Electra Glide Revival as, "a modern reproduction of the 1969 classic. Loaded with all of the current technology including Reflex™ Defensive Rider Systems*, Boom! Box GTS 6.5 Radio with Apple CarPlay® compatibility and powered by the Milwaukee-Eight® 114 engine, this unmistakable silhouette recreates that moment in time with tri-tone paint and period correct badging." CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! We give our thoughts and opinions about the new Electra Glide Revival and the overall Icons Collection Harley has introduced. We certainly all agree that it's a specialty motorcycle and will only appeal to a small segment of the market. Maybe this collection is a way to revive the rich history of Harley-Davidson and through social media posts, it may catch the eyes of those on the fence about buying a Harley? It may just be a way to get more eyes on their motorcycles.  Last, we talk about Harley-Davidson reverting back to the cable clutch system on their 2021 touring models. From 2014 to 2020, Harley had a much better hydraulic clutch system on the touring line-up. This has really stunned many loyal Harley owners as many feel it's a backward step in technology. It feels cheap for Harley to do this and then not reduce the price of the motorcycle. After all, this is supposed to be a premium touring motorcycle? And now with a cable clutch? Really Harley? The Harley hydraulic clutch system was a much better system and caused less hand fatigue. Plus, it was self-adjusting and always had a consistent pull and friction zone, unlike cable clutches. If you actually like some adjustment on the clutch lever itself on hydraulic systems, then there are many aftermarket adjusting levers to choose from.  You'll really need to listen to this podcast episode as we break everything down and tell you what you need to know. New Free Video Mentioned:  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Kerry Carrasco of Palmdale, CA Jacob Speck of Las Vegas, NV Paul Shouse of Sparks, NV Fenix Preta of Burley, Idaho Edward Fuller of Eugene, Oregon Rob Swecker of Overland Park, Kansas Mike Kimbrell Perry Sutton  Todd Craven of Gonzalez, Texas Kevin Peters Rick Matthews of New Braunfels, Texas Nick Poe of Granite Falls, WA If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Wayne Duddlesten Jr of Grapeland, TX  Scott LaCoss Peter Quigley of Doylestown, PA ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION:   Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com   Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact   Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548 HELP SUPPORT US! JOIN THE BIKER REVOLUTION! #BikerRevolution #LawAbidingBiker

This episode offers an audio version of three stories from the Summer 2021 issue of Cityvision magazine. Find out how you can provide leadership even when you're not in a leadership position, assess how you present yourself in those numerous online appointments, and learn how the city of Granite Falls was able to improve their police station without costs getting out of control.

Nature photographer Nicole Zempel has gone back several times already to the “8 Chapters” exhibition at the Berge Gallery in her hometown of Granite Falls, Minn. The show is a collaborative exhibition between artist-blacksmith Talon Cavender-Wilson of the Upper Sioux Community and Granite Falls City Artist in Residence Dani Prados. Through sculptural pieces forged by Cavender-Wilson and found items like bone and seed from Prados, the two artists explore eight chapters in history, looking at the relationship among humans and between humans and nature in the Minnesota River Valley.  Don't see the video? Click here https://player.pbs.org/viralplayer/3046725570/ Photos by Dani Prados A sculpture of a ribcage on display at the "8 Chapters" exhibit. “I like to call this exhibit a beautiful gut punch,” says Zempel. Beautiful, because of the way these pieces work together, but difficult, as they reveal broken relationships with each other and with nature. Zempel calls the exhibition a space to spark good conversation. The show runs through Sept. 18. Zempel's work was featured on Art Hounds here.  Kyle Kimbllin of the Minneapolis band Butter Boys is a big fan of local rock band Jung Yeller, a four-piece rock band in which all members sing. This summer, they released an LP called “Jung Yeller's Bitchin' Rager,” that Kimbllin calls “a party front-to-back.”  “Every song is very energetic ... there's no pause, nothing slows down. You can play it from start to finish, and have a great time.” Kimbllin particularly likes how the band meshes different styles, from doo-wop to R&B, with a dose of heavy metal and emo, so that listeners never know just what they'll hear next.  Photo by Taylor Evan "Untitled," by Taylor Evan. Actor Robb Krueger recommends the vividly colored artwork of fellow Mankato-turned-northeast Minneapolis artist Taylor Evan. Krueger appreciates the bold color palette in Evan's abstract paintings. “His artwork jumps out and grabs your attention when you see it, whether it's abstract or a concrete design,” says Krueger. Evan began working in ceramics before shifting into abstract oil painting, and his most recent work combines oils with screen printing. “I can't wait to see where he goes next,” Krueger said. Find Evan's work on Instagram here.  More from Art Hounds Art Hounds hearken back to the 60s Art Hounds recommend a show on the future without honeybees, touring farms and parks Art Hounds has imagination-stretching ideas for summer viewing and listening

Dr. Ryan Martin is pastor of First Baptist Church in Granite Falls, Minnesota. Before that, he was assistant pastor at Bethany Bible Church in Hendersonville, NC. He is a graduate of Northland Baptist Bible College and has an M.Div. and PhD from Central Baptist Theological Seminary. His dissertation was on the role of affections in the theology of Jonathan Edwards. He is also author of Understanding Affections in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards- The High Exercises of Divine Love -T-T Clark, 2018-.

Dr. Ryan Martin is pastor of First Baptist Church in Granite Falls, Minnesota. Before that, he was assistant pastor at Bethany Bible Church in Hendersonville, NC. He is a graduate of Northland Baptist Bible College and has an M.Div. and PhD from Central Baptist Theological Seminary. His dissertation was on the role of affections in the theology of Jonathan Edwards. He is also author of Understanding Affections in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards- The High Exercises of Divine Love -T-T Clark, 2018-

Dr. Ryan Martin is pastor of First Baptist Church in Granite Falls, Minnesota. Before that, he was assistant pastor at Bethany Bible Church in Hendersonville, NC. He is a graduate of Northland Baptist Bible College and has an M.Div. and PhD from Central Baptist Theological Seminary. His dissertation was on the role of affections in the theology of Jonathan Edwards. He is also author of Understanding Affections in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards- The High Exercises of Divine Love -T-T Clark, 2018-.

This Lord's Day our guest speaker is Ryan Martin, pastor of First Baptist Church, Granite Falls, MN. He will preach from Exodus 18, a text that tells a story of Moses' interaction with his father-in-law, Jethro. Of this passage, Dr. Martin says: The story of Jethro is primarily given to us to make this important…

Minneapolis theater maker Shanan Custer is excited about the soap opera “Duluth”, which premiered Sunday on the World Improv Network YouTube channel.  The show runs for 24 consecutive episodes, airing live at 2 p.m. Sundays. It’s all improvised, with only a plot arc for the cast to follow. The improv actors are working across time zones and borders, coming together from Minnesota, Mexico and the U.K. as they dive into mystery and scandal. “It’s inspired by soap operas that you may recall from the past, like ‘Dallas’ and ’Dynasty,’ ” Custer said. “And it features characters as broad and hilarious and amazing, as you saw in those kinds of shows.” The key difference:  It’s set against a backdrop of iconic Duluth images — opening credits feature the Aerial Lift Bridge. The last performance that actor Shad Olsen saw on stage before the pandemic was by Collide Dance Theater Co. in the Twin Cities. Now he can’t wait to see their new live production of “WonderLand.” “They tell stories in such an emotional, visceral, real way that you end up going on the journey. It’s really exhilarating,” said Olsen. With a mix of dance styles set to a modern blend of music, “the energy is through the roof.” The characters of Lewis Carroll’s classic novel encounter each other in a psychiatric hospital. As the doctor treats the White Rabbit’s anxiety or Alice’s body image, the show examines the concept of being “normal.” Artistic director Regina Peluso wrote the script to help de-stigmatize mental health conditions.  She had mental health professionals review the script to make sure the audience would not miss the message of acceptance. The 70-minute show takes place outside of the James J. Hill House in St. Paul this weekend, and outside the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis June 5-20. Healing is also the subject of an exhibit by physician and painter Semerit Strachan. Behavioral pediatrician Andrew Barnes of Golden Valley traveled to Granite Falls to see the show in person. He says he thought about the exhibit for days afterward. Strachan is a leader with the Cultural Wellness Center in Minneapolis. Courtesy of Granite Area Arts Council "Togetherness" by Semerit Strachan. Courtesy of Granite Area Arts Council "In the Dancing Grove" by Semerit Strachan. The 25 paintings in Strachan’s exhibit “Consciousness Beyond Form” employ symbols of healing and transformation drawn from Egyptian culture and the African diaspora. Often, Barnes says, faces and forms appear to emerge from the paintings, the way one might see a face in the trunk of a tree while walking in the woods. Placed together in a gallery, the paintings appear to be in conversation with one another. The exhibit at the K. K. Berge Gallery runs through June 19, with an artist reception and walking tour June 5. 

Mike Schiks has worked in the addiction treatment field for more than 40 years.  He rose from the position of counselor to become executive vice president over all of Hazelden's Treatment Services.  He has served on numerous boards including the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers and the Minnesota Alliance for Compulsive Gamblers.  For the last 14 years, he has served as CEO of Project Turnabout, in Granite Falls, MN (from which he has just recently retired). Project Turnabout includes the Vanguard Center for Problem Gambling—one of the only residential treatment programs dedicated solely to gambling addiction.   Mike's passion for helping families is well known in our field.  His personal experience with addiction and recovery, combined with his long career as a clinician and executive, gives him a unique perspective. Jeff Jay draws out Mike's encyclopedic knowledge of the field and his deep insights into problem gambling. https://lovefirst.net

Courtesy of Chanci Small spell, "a sigil for all the ongoing fires," by artist Chanci created with color pencil. Minneapolis singer/songwriter Taylor Johnson, aka Proper’T, gives a shoutout to an illustrator whose work is both prolific and diverse. Ocean Jurney, aka Chanci, draws, paints, makes collages and writes comics. “One thing I love about [Chanci] is their vulnerability,” said Johnson. “It’s really a journal of how they’re experiencing life,” with poetry and sayings incorporated within colorful line drawings. Chanci, who identifies as a queer white artist, often uses their art to call for racial equity and social justice issues. Courtesy of Chanci Sixth panel of #LANDBACK comic by artist Chanci: "Hoarding wealth is hoarding power, and it perpetuates systems that continue to rob Black and Indigenous communities," words by local musician Tufawon. Created with markers and pencils. Johnson describes how he first experienced Chanci’s ability as a sketch artist. Several years ago, they were together at a brunch when a fire broke out across the street. Johnson and several others rushed to help. Situation resolved, they returned to find that Chanci had sketched and written about the scene, in all of its intensity. Ashley Hanson, executive director of the Department of Public Transformation, an artist-led organization based in Granite Falls, Minn., recommends a performance by New London, Minn., artist Bethany Lacktorin called “The Gift.” It’s an interactive, COVID-19-safe arts experience for an audience of one or two that’s part of Lacktorin’s “Art by Appointment” series, which encourages people to make an appointment for art the same way they would for other self-care. “There’s a lot of special magic in arriving and experiencing it,” Hanson said. She described the 45-minute performance as a form of call-and-response. The performer and audience communicate through objects and create a story. The show is touring rural Minnesota towns. Hanson’s organization hosted the show at the Yes! House last week. It next travels to the Hutchinson Center for the Arts on March 27 and 28. Tickets are limited. While you’re in Hutchinson, Hanson also recommends checking out the exhibit by Thomas Pultzier, “Bewildered Herd,” which runs through April 9. Paul Melchert is a pediatric hospitalist from Stillwater, Minn., who loves art. Recently, he enjoyed the “No Holds Barred” show at the Argyle Zebra Gallery in St Paul’s Lowertown. The show features 85 local and regional artists with a variety of styles. Work by familiar names hangs near pieces by emerging artists. “It’s kind of a rebirth in letting people know that they’re still here,” says Melchert, who admires how the gallery has adapted to COVID-19. To replicate the feeling of a traditional opening, he reports that “each individual artist has been given a voucher to host five of their friends or family, kind of one household, for a one hour event with beverages and snacks to make them feel special and supported.” Photo by Greta Sandquist | Courtesy of Argyle Zebra Gallery "Holding Breath" by Greta Sandquist, oil on cradled wood panel Photo by Bebe Keith | Courtesy of Argyle Zebra Gallery "Spring Longings" by Bebe Keith, watercolor and ink on watercolor paper Photo by Jeremy Jones | Courtesy of Argyle Zebra Gallery "Space Babe" by Jeremy Jones, with found objects, carved wood, various paints, stickers, image transfers and resin/fiberglass resin.

Updated: 10:24 a.m., Nov. 20 | Posted: 4 a.m., Nov. 19 With the election over, but still reverberating, Minneapolis theater maker Nora Montañez recommends rediscovering common ground by watching “The Empathy Project” from Full Circle Theater this weekend. The virtual staged reading of the new play by Stephanie Lein Walseth is based on interviews with 20 Minnesotans across the state. “I feel that the title is so timely right now, particularly because I believe empathy grows out of stories,” said Montañez, who is the founder and coordinator of the Alliance of Latinex Minnesota Artists, or ALMA. Appropriate for a show about bringing people together, “The Empathy Project” was in partnership with several organizations statewide: The Yes! House in Granite Falls, the Department of Public Transformation, and Dreamland Arts in St. Paul. It’s directed by Rick Shiomi. The free event — watchable from home — requires registration. The show is in two acts: Act I streams Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m.; Act II streams Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Anniessa Antar, activation specialist at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, gave a shoutout to All My Relations Arts, a creator of Native American fine art exhibits in Minneapolis. Antar calls the gallery a “cornerstone in Native art, both regionally and nationally.” The current exhibit, “Bring Her Home: Sacred Womxn of Resistance” is a collection of paintings, video and other art by Indigenous women, two spirit and trans women and gender nonconforming artists sharing narratives around missing and murdered Indigenous people. Antar says the exhibit is “rooted in empowering the community to be able to address this [issue], to grieve, to mourn, but also to celebrate the resistance” of Indigenous people. All My Relations Arts has temporarily closed in order to comply with Minnesota's updated COVID-19 guidelines. The exhibition will be available online through Jan. 2. Note: Music for the audio segment linked above came from “RUINS: Movement 3” by Leah K Lemm, a Grand Rapids-based singer/songwriter and a member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. St. Paul comedian Adam Mellerup recently attended a Facebook Live event that he says made excellent use of the medium: Strike Theater’s first One Minute Film Festival. The festival featured 23 one-minute films that included animation, dancing and storytelling. Comedy was the most common style, says Mellerup, and that’s understandable given the judging categories from a panel of live judges: best use of the color red, best use of peanut butter and best use of the word “collide.” “It was a nice place for people to release some creative energy and to show a little piece of what they’ve been doing, or what they like to do,” said Mellerup. The current film festival is available for viewing on Strike Theater’s Facebook page. Front of House manager Brian Scot says Strike Theater plans on hosting another festival next fall.

On this very special episode, Clint and Josie discus the classic, Hocus Pocus and enjoy a meal from Tolley's Bar and Grill in Granite Falls.

Today we meet Single Guy Ernie from Bothell. He works as a corporate diversity trainer and is looking for a girl who is “smart, funny, and can make it work in these crazy times!” We introduce him to City Girl Angela from Everett and Country Girl Maryanne from Granite Falls. City Girl Angela says she is between her dream jobs so she is Hostessing for the time being. She is really excited about being on City vs Country and does not want to miss this opportunity but she is also concerned about going out “on the town” in the midst of Coronavirus. She suggests a “Sexy FaceTime Date” where they watch each other eat dinner and then watch a movie together, all while FaceTiming. She even suggest some risqué things they can do. Country Girl Maryanne is a yoga barre instructor. She thinks Angela and everyone else is totally over-reacting to the Coronavirus. She takes it seriously as far as hand washing and understands the ban on large events, but sees nothing wrong with going out to some local Irish bars for some St Patrick’s Day weekend fun. Everyone, including us, is pretty surprised when Ernie makes his choice. But how do you spell “disaster”? Oh, wait, I just did.

Ryder can smell the weekend - Fitz smelled it too, but didn’t know that was the weekend! DJ Tony Schwartz has a virus-and-Irish-inspired Bull Yah! In the What Are You Kidding Me stories, a guy is arrested for stealing a single roll of TP from his neighbor, Fitz tells us all about his wishy-bombing exploits, a sad man had himself tattooed blue all over, and stats show macho men have more health issues later in life. On Ticket or Skip It Drew sort of reviews “Bloodshot” and “The Hunt” although he skipped the screenings. In the Hourly Bulletin, WA Governor closes school in three counties, OR Governor closes schools everywhere, hourly workers in limbo as business slows, and Starbucks may go drive-through only. In Sports the XFL will to pay players their full play and benefits despite cancellations, and NCAA cancellations have student-athletes and parents wondering about eligibility. In the Fitz Files, Peter the Pilot has already broken up with Madison, “Mulan” and Quiet Place Two” delayed, and Betty White is OK. In The Good Stuff, a distillery is offering a byproduct as a disinfectant for free to help folks stay clean during Coronavirus. On City vs. Country, Ernie from Bothell meets City Girl Angela from Everett and Country Girl Maryanne from Granite Falls, and Coronavirus is on their minds. Kane Brown calls in! Believe It or Not takes your calls about Sausage Family Royalty, Reba’s Caterer’s Daughter’s Cousin, and a girl whose parents are related. It’s so crazy here we forgot its Friday the 13th. Fitz asks your favorite things about working from home, like dogs, lunch anytime, and no bra! Today’s Weekend Party Preview is the Pity Party Preview – we run down some things that are cancelled, and remind you to check the latest information on www.989TheBull.com.

Ho, ho, oh hell. We are back at it with a repeat Christmas guest, Mike Willard, all of us adorned in festive—not ugly—sweaters. You can only imagine! We review three NC craft beers: Thunder Road American Red Ale from Granite Falls Brewing Co. (Granite Falls, NC), Sew Juicy Hazy IPA from Cabarrus Brewing Company (Concord, … Continue reading "Ep. 43: A 3BD Christmas Part Deux"

What role should our emotions play in motivating us towards missions? The answer is in church history. Jonathan Edwards is noted his biography of the famous missionary David Brainerd, who was among the first to reach the Native Americans with the gospel. But most people don't know that Jonathan Edwards wrote about Brainerd primarily as an example of a missionary life driven by powerful, stirring affections for God. And if we feel the way we should about God and his gospel, we will be driven out on mission too. To explain all this, we consulted with Ryan Martin. Ryan is pastor of the First Baptist Church of Granite Falls, Minnesota. Prior to that, he served as the associate pastor of Bethany Bible Church in Hendersonville, North Carolina. He is on the board of directors of Religious Affections Ministries. Ryan received his undergraduate degree at Northland Baptist Bible College, and has received further training from Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Minneapolis, Minn. (M.Div., 2004; Ph.D., 2013). He was ordained in 2009 at Bible Baptist Church of Elk River, Minn. (now Otsego, Minn.). He has a wife and children too. Ryan is the associate editor of Hymns to the Living God (Religious Affections Ministries, 2017). He contributed to the Jonathan Edwards Encyclopedia (Eerdmans, 2017) and is the author of Understanding Affections in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards: “The High Exercises of Divine Love” (T&T Clark, 2018). Remember to share, rate, leave a review, and subscribe. Together we can bridge the gap between the worlds of theology and missions. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email us. The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE International and the Global Gospel Fund. This episode is also sponsored by Radius International.

On June 2, 2011, Angela Gilbert was walking on timber land used for logging in Granite Falls, Washington with an acquaintance named Colt White . At some point, Colt returned without Angela. When asked about this, he allegedly said that she had continued to walk along the land near the Stillaguamish River. Unfortunately, no one ever got a chance to ask Colt more about what happened on that warm spring day walk because he disappeared shortly after Angela. Several weeks later, Colt’s body was found in the Stillaguamish River. During searches, some of Angela's belongings were found in the area but police told her family they believe the items were planted. It has been eight long years since Angela disappeared and her family believes there are more people out there who know what happened. If you have any information about the disappearance of Angela Gilbert, please call the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office at 425-388-3849.You can follow the search for Angela on social media at: Missing Angela Gilbert.This episode was sponsored by:Ritual- Visit Ritual.com/Vanished for 10% off your first 3 months of Essential for Women vitamins.Sleep Number- You’ll only find Sleep Number at one of their 600 Sleep Number stores nationwide. Visit sleepnumber.com/VANISH find the one nearest you.Native- For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code VANISHED.You can find new episodes of The Vanished, completely ad-free, only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use promo code WONDERY.

This episode's guest is the one I've known the longest of any (so far), Wolfe Macleod of Wolfetone Pickups in Seattle WA. Wolfe and I grew up in the same small town and both left early in life, even as beautiful of a place that Granite Falls is. Wolfetone Pickups are hand built by Wolfe in his shop in North Seattle where he also houses his collection of swords, fantasy art, and Porsches. He's quite the fancy lad! Be sure to check out Wolfetone's Black Friday sale this year, spanning from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday. If you're enjoying Couch Riffs Podcast please be sure to leave a rating and review! And, also check out couchriffs.com where you'll find every podcast episode as well as our video performances with many guests and a link to our Etsy store to buy shirts, hoodies, truckers hats, and other rock delights! If you REALLY REALLY REALLY love me you can pledge as little as .99/month to help support and grow Couch Riffs and that's just really really really nice. Thank you, everyone! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/couch-riffs/support

Single Girl Diana from Newcastle is a Marketing Manager who has had some bad luck on the dating scene. We introduce her to City Boy Charlie from Ravenna and Country Boy Ron from Granite Falls. City Boy Charlie is a Claims Adjuster who lives a pretty ordinary business life, and can do the traditional bring-you-flowers thing. But, he has always wanted to try one of those “Rage Rooms”! And he figures what better way to meet a woman for the first time than to see her feisty side. He suggests Rage Industries on Lake City Way and says he will spring for the most expensive package with all the best smashing tools. Country Boy Ron from Granite Falls says he is a well- built guy who works for a “very successful website.” And he has a pretty dang great Country Date planned: he has tickets to Big and Rich at Snoqualmie Casino! He suggests they go to the Casino for dinner and some black jack as well. He says he has no desire to smash things, he is just honest and kind-hearted and treats all the women in his life well. These are both pretty brash offers for a very first date – which one would you choose?

Another Wednesday is here and another episode is up! Episode 24, featuring Granite Falls, NC heavy metal band, HEFT, is live! Check out the discussion where we talk about our favorite venues and a super serious interview with no joking around what so ever! We also go over the week's news in the scene and review new albums from Nov 1st! Albums reviewed and transition songs are listed below! Go give the HEFT boys your trash bag loving support

Zac, Cam and Josh preview and pick six big games in Week 8, starting with Marysville Pilchuck and Arlington in the de facto Wesco 3A north championship game, followed by Meadowdale at Snohomish (4:05); Glacier Peak at Monroe (8:42); Archbishop Murphy at Sedro-Woolley (14:05); Cascade at Mariner (17:45); Granite Falls at South Whidbey (21:40). Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/everett-herald-sports-podcast/id1442951947?mt=2), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2qnUcM0KilISVXHsqvcUBl?si=R_5l63GAT5aK6wBR2JPFrw) Thanks for listening!

Zac, Cam and Josh preview the Week 6 slate of games in Snohomish County, which includes Lake Stevens at Glacier Peak (1:14); Snohomish at Edmonds-Woodway (4:25); Archbishop Murphy at Lakewood (7:50); Mount Vernon at Mariner (11:00) and King's at Granite Falls (14:00). Find ‘Press Coverage’ on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or wherever you get you podcasts. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/everett-herald-sports-podcast/id1442951947?mt=2), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2qnUcM0KilISVXHsqvcUBl?si=R_5l63GAT5aK6wBR2JPFrw) Thanks for listening!

After some discussion of Shorecrest's thrilling decision to go for the 2-point conversion to beat Snohomish 36-35, Zac, Cam and Josh break down the rest of the action in Week 5, including Arlington's win over Marsyville Getchell (3:59; Edmonds-Woodway's win over Lynnwood (6:02); Glacier Peak over Cascade (7:40); Lynden over Lakewood (9:55); Cedar Park Christian over Granite Falls (11:40). Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/everett-herald-sports-podcast/id1442951947?mt=2), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2qnUcM0KilISVXHsqvcUBl?si=R_5l63GAT5aK6wBR2JPFrw) and Google Play. Thanks for listening!

Brandon from Granite Falls is getting pretty grossed out by his girlfriend Tiffany’s lack of cleaning skills around the house and in his car. He claims that, on a scale of 1-10, she is a 2000. His primary example? Finding a Starbucks cup in the car console with - get this - a booger stuck on top! He tells us a few other examples that might make you lose your breakfast. It’s pretty damn funny, but it’s serious to Brandon because he is a Real Estate Agent and sometimes has clients in the car so it can be an expensive problem if an old cheeseburger rolls out. And he says he has spoken to her about it a million times and he’s tired of having the conversation. But when Tiffany comes on, she says Brandon is completely exaggerating about the car, it’s not that bad, and bedsides, she does his laundry and we wouldn’t believe the skid marks. When the conversation degenerates into an argument about Proper Booger Procedure, it seems clear these two are made for each other! And….it’s possible no else wants them!!

Chapter 1 Did you know that July 17 is Yellow Pig’s Day? Podcast co-host Paul Pitkin didn’t know either when he brought it up, but you will now. According to a not-quite exhaustive online search, two Princeton math students - David C. Kelly and Michael Spivak – began in the early 1960s celebrating July 17 as Yellow Pig’s Day in honor of mathematics and the number 17, a prime number. The day continues to be celebrated at the Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics, which is headed by Kelly. Why a yellow pig? Even Google isn’t sure, but rumors say Kelly had a collection of yellow pigs. The mascot of the holiday, a yellow pig, has 17 toes, 17 eyelashes and 17 teeth. Closer to home, other fun things happening in July include the literally hundreds of Explore Summer events at all 23 community libraries in the Sno-Isle Libraries district, plenty of community events and summer-fun resources listed online at “A Sno-Isle Summer” and two Hogwarts summer day-camp events at the Granite Falls and Snohomish libraries. And, co-host Jim Hills confesses that he didn't know what he was talking about in podcast Episode 27. Hills said that Spokane’s Bloomsday celebration (which happens in May) is related to all the other Bloomsday celebrations around the world. The non-Spokane, non-May events happen on June 16, which is the day depicted in James Joyce's novel “Ulysses.”  The day is named after Leopold Bloom, the central character in the book. Spokane’s Bloomsday Run is not about the book and also not affiliated with the area’s Lilac Festival, but both happen around the same time in May. Links Explore Summer with Sno-Isle Libraries Harry Potter-themed events at Sno-Isle Libraries A Sno-Isle Summer: Adventure Awaits Events calendar for all community libraries Prime number-related materials in the library collection Ulysses by James Joyce Spokane’s Bloomsday Run Hampshire College summer math program Didgeridoo in the library collection Chapter length: 23:24 Chapter 2 Paul Pitkin is here to have an impact. And, having an impact requires money. Which makes it really fortunate that Pitkin is Executive Director for the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation and in charge of raising money for library programs that have positive impacts on lives and in communities across Snohomish and Island counties. Paul talks about the opportunities that are available through the foundation to build communities. The foundation funds a variety of programs and services that the tax-supported library district cannot, including things such as: Third-Grade Reading Challenge TedXSnoIsleLibraries Bookmobile services Issues That Matter The Nysether Family Collection Children's Services Expanding science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) initiatives through programming, training for both staff and caregivers and community library space enhancements. Videos showing parents how to prepare their children to read early and establish a lifetime of reading and knowledge. Helping improve overall childcare and education by providing STARS training to child caregivers and educators. Providing opportunities with Structured Play kits for children to enhance language and literacy skills. Presenting the Every Child Ready to Rock and Read Concert Series. Other ongoing programs Ready Readers Cultural and literacy programs Leadership development Teen programs Summer learning programs. Links Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation website Issues That Matter TEDxSnoIsleLibraries Third-Grade Reading Challenge Ready Readers STARS training Nysether Family Collection Sno-Isle Libraries Library on Wheels Paul Pitkin LinkedIn profile Chapter length: 23:45

Zoie Mizuna is a warrior-hearted, bad ass DJ. She's my friend from a past life, and someone I'm happy to be a friend to in this one. Thank you for being who you are and being on the show Zoie Mizuna! Do check out Zoie's mixes and live performances: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/zmizuna Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zoiemizuna/   Up coming shows this summer: BAMF! Bellingham Arts and Music Festival: Saturday, June 1, 11:15pm @ The Lookout Arts Quarry, Bellingham, WA Expansion Festival: Saturday, June 22, 7:00pm @ The River Willow Farm, Duvall, WA Cascadia NW Music and Arts Festival: Saturday, July 27, 9:00pm @ The Masonic Family Park, Granite Falls, WA Easy ways to support Authentic Warrior Radio: Subscribe, rate, and review on itunes here Subscribe on Patreon at www.patreon.com/authenticwarriorradio

Mount Baker thumped Granite Falls 61-0 Tuesday 10/30/18 in a district "play-in" game. The #Mountaineers move on to play Cedar Park Christian Saturday in a winner to state match-up. Hear what Mt. Baker coach Ron Lepper had to say about the big win. For more check out www.OnTheDLN.com - The online home of The Doug Lange Network.

Join Me at Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583Jim Liming and Malcolm Bates both grew up in the town of Snohomish Washington. They talk about hiking through the years together. On a past bonus show, bonus show 13, they talked about the difference of hiking in the 60’s to now.Jim Liming talks about his dad, who grew up in Granite Falls, in 1939 when he was a lookout for the summer on top of Mount Pilchuck. There was no road to the top back then, just a lot more trail up.Malcolm Bates, from episode 48 of the podcast, adds stories from the area. He knows quite a few because of his research in the 80’s for his book Three Fingers: The Mountain, The Men and a Lookout.They tell stories of hiking the Cascade Crest Trail before it became the Pacific Crest Trail. One very detailed about the Ptarmigan Traverse and other memories.Jim Liming talks about the ups and downs of a trip to restore the Three Fingers Mountain lookout in 1986.

In the second hour, hosts Steve Splonskowski and Brandon Clark began by visiting with the Diocese of Superior's Fr. Gerard Willger about how we can find hope amidst the troubles of the world that surround us. Our hosts then spoke with Carrie Davis of the Diocese of Bismarck about the importance of accompanying our children on their faith journey and how the upcoming Youth Rally in the Diocese will help them discover that they were made for more. Finally, Steve and Brandon joined JoAnn Masters to talk about the Council of Catholic Women Fall Fair in Granite Falls, MN.

My parents talk about life on the trail over the years. My grandpa, Al Christensen, is mentioned a lot because he was the person who ignited the outdoor passion in our family.My pop also tells the story of my Uncle, Mark Christensen, on a backpack packing trip in the seventies. We talk about me growing up in Granite Falls and my mom, who worked summers at Camp Silverton up the Mountain Loop Highway in the mid 70's. She also skied Mount Pilchuck regularly and tells some funny stories.Luxe Tents! Try a tarp teepeeand lighten your pack weight.https://luxe-hiking-gear.comWaymark Gear CompanyHeavy duty ultralight backpackshttps://www.waymarkgearco.com 

Looking to sell a home? Get a free home value reportLooking to buy a home? Search all homes for saleI want to share a story with you today. It’s about the second home I purchased as an investment. I was able to flip it for a really nice profit.This property came from someone on my team who found it in Granite Falls and it was listed at around $125,000. The house was in rough shape and needed a lot of work. We picked it up, helped the owner make their mortgage payment while we fixed it up, then we started work and it took us about three to four months to get the work done on it.“The final sale price was $250,000, double what we paid for it ”We bought the home in December, renovated it, put it on the market, and got it sold in March. The final sale price was $250,000, double what we paid for it.We definitely got lucky here, but we also purposefully timed the market. Home sellers take their homes off the market around the holidays, which is the perfect time to buy. When people were getting ready to buy in the spring, we had the property all ready to go. If you have any questions for me about real estate, flipping, or anything else that I can assist you with, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I’d be happy to guide you through the process and I look forward to hearing from you.

Shinto Funeral Customs and Traditions Explained. In this episode of the Funeral Fact Podcast, host Jeff Kasper interviews Reverend K. Barrish, who is the Senior Shinto Priest of the Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America in Granite Falls, Washington USA . Rev. Barrish discusses the SHINSOSAI Shinto Funeral rites customs and traditions of the Shinto religion. Please subscribe and rate this podcast in either the Google Play Music or iTunes store. Don't forget to visit our website at http://www.FuneralFact.com where you will be able to submit questions, suggest possible topics for future episodes and much more.

This week’s Failure to Launch sees the return of a horse of course. Of course, if you’re making a show about a talking horse, of course that horse will be a family-friendly lovable horse, unless of course that horse is Mr. Ed. Fearing that the concept may be a bit dated for modern audiences, Fox cast George Jefferson himself (or at least Sherman Hemsley), to transform Mr. Ed from a talking horse into a straight-talking horse. Apparently in 2004, we really wanted Mr. Ed to be edgy. If you’ve ever thought; “If only Mr. Ed was a misogynistic homophobe that spoke endlessly about his sex-life and fifteen year-old girls”, then you have some serious issues that need resolving, but this is also the perfect show for you. Because for the next 19 minutes, this is exactly what we get. Meanwhile, Wilbur Pope, has a problem (well he has many problems but we’ll get to those later); his fifteen year-old daughter has gone to a club and vomited, so naturally, he upends his entire family from New York and moves them to the kidnapping capital of the world, Granite Falls, where he plans to run a legal practice out of his barn. But if you think this sounds like the actions of a desperate father spiraling out of control, you would be wrong! Because apparently that horse that’s just wandered into his law-barn is talking to him, and he’s going to stop Wilbur from getting pushed around. Within minutes of meeting Wilbur, Ed becomes obsessed with preventing Wilbur’s daughter from having sex. While we may never know why he is so heavily invested in this, we do know that he is definitely willing to maim a teenage boy over it. It’s probably fair to say this version of Mr. Ed isn’t the horse we all know and love, but you have to understand it was 2004, and audiences just expected horses to hate teenagers, hippies, and women. Reviewers: James Ferris, Harry Brimage, David Shaw Soundboard: Lisa Dib

In the town of Granite Falls, tucked away in Caldwell County, you can find one model of every soda vending machine ever made since 1925—under one roof! Meet Alan Huffman, dedicated collector and enterprising force behind the Antiquities Vending Company and the Soda Machine Museum. Alan can fix or restore your vintage machine or find the one you seek. Marvel at this impressive collection as you relive your childhood.

In the town of Granite Falls, tucked away in Caldwell County, you can find one model of every soda vending machine ever made since 1925—under one roof! Meet Alan Huffman, dedicated collector and enterprising force behind the Antiquities Vending Company and the Soda Machine Museum. Alan can fix or restore your vintage machine or find the one you seek. Marvel at this impressive collection as you relive your childhood.