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Brothers Jordan, left, and Jarrett Dahl have been carving a niche in the art world with their chainsaw works. They spend the summers creating their works together in Keystone, S.D. The two grew up on a farm near Dawson, and return there to work, as well. Jordan also farms while Jarrett devotes himself full time to the art. He will be carving this winter in Palm Springs, Calif. (Submitted photo)

Carving a niche

DAWSON -- To the hundreds of visitors who watch them every day, Jarrett and Jordan Dahl are surrounded by more noise than can be made by a frenzied crowd of...

showcase / region Thu, Sep 30, 2010 - 9:56am

Aged housing stock and poverty among the challenges

MONTEVIDEO -- Housing issues in the Upper Minnesota River Valley are many and complex, but demographics offer some insight into the situation. Data collected from 2006-2008 and updated this spring...

business Tue, May 04, 2010 - 12:00am

The small towns comprising the five counties of the Upper Minnesota River Valley offer many examples of affordable and well kept houses that match our idyllic expectations for small town living. This home is among those currently on the market in Clara City. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

Small towns, but big housing needs

MONTEVIDEO -- So far, the five counties comprising the Upper Minnesota River Valley have escaped the big rise in housing foreclosures that trouble urban areas of the state. Yet the...

business Tue, May 04, 2010 - 12:00am

No vacancy is opportunity lost

MONTEVIDEO -- Anyone who doubts how important a diverse housing stock can be to a community need only speak to Gene Bies, mayor of Canby in western Yellow Medicine County...

business Tue, May 04, 2010 - 12:00am

For the third consecutive day, dozens of volunteers joined the effort in Clara City to fill sandbags to keep floodwaters at bay. Firefighters believe Hawk Creek has crested, but bags not needed in the community will be made available to Maynard, Granite Falls and Montevideo, where the Chippewa River is rising earlier than expected, but remains below its banks in the Smith Addition area. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

Rivers still rising, but alarm not being sounded

MONTEVIDEO -- Water levels on the Minnesota River are continuing to rise at a faster-than-expected pace, but current forecasts are not sounding alarm bells for either Montevideo or Granite Falls...

news / region Wed, Mar 17, 2010 - 12:00am

The Upper Sioux Community intends to invest an estimated $14 million to enhance the Prairie's Edge Casino Resort. It would retain its existing theme and décor while undergoing an extensive refurbishing project that also calls for building a new wing to the hotel holding 80 new rooms, adding 15,000 square feet and 200 new slot machines, and expanding the convention center offerings. Image is an artist's concept plan for the improvements. Submitted illustration

Prairie's Edge planning major improvements

UPPER SIOUX COMMUNITY -- Seven years after the Upper Sioux Community opened Prairie's Edge Casino Resort, it's about to make a major investment to enhance the facilities. The Upper Sioux...

news / region / community Mon, Mar 15, 2010 - 12:00am

Recent rains and warmer-than-normal temperatures have led the National Weather Service to revise its flood projections to caution that waters could reach flood stage on the Minnesota River on Wednesday in Montevideo, and March 21 in Granite Falls. Ice-filled waterways are opening, as in this photo of Hawk Creek as it meets state Highway 23 south of Willmar. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

Waters coming faster, but not necessarily higher

GRANITE FALLS -- Predicting a flood is a lot like cheering for a certain Minnesota sport team: You never really know what's going to happen, but you hope for the...

news / region Sat, Mar 13, 2010 - 12:00am

Weather Service warns of increased chance of flooding in Montevideo and Granite Falls

MONTEVIDEO -- A newly issued forecast raises the potential for flood problems along the Minnesota River in Montevideo and Granite Falls this spring. In a word, the new forecast issued...

news / region Sat, Feb 20, 2010 - 12:00am

Granite Falls man faces charges for alleged stabbing

GRANITE FALLS -- Erich Ryan Blue, 26, of Granite Falls, was arraigned in district court in Granite Falls on Tuesday on charges he stabbed his brother following an argument Sunday...

news / region / community Wed, Feb 03, 2010 - 12:00am

Man faces stabbing charges in Yellow Medicine County

GRANITE FALLS -- A 26-year-old man is scheduled to be arraigned in district court in Granite Falls today after being accused of stabbing his brother on Sunday. Erich Ryan Blue,...

news / region Tue, Feb 02, 2010 - 9:13am

This Minnesota Department of Natural Resources map shows that last fall was among the wettest on record in much of the state. The higher the percentile, the wetter the fall was compared with previous years. (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)

'Wet' snowpack brings flood potential on Minnesota River

MONTEVIDEO -- Spring flooding is expected in the upper Minnesota River watershed this spring due to a higher-than-normal water content in the snowpack in western Minnesota and eastern South Dakota...

news / region Sat, Jan 30, 2010 - 12:00am

Diane Rowse, right, with the Minnesota Odonata Survey Project led a workshop at the Upper Sioux Agency State Park to train volunteers in how to catch, identify and preserve dragonflies and damselflies. Gracie Kleven, left, was among those who helped catch the insects. The Project is looking for volunteers to help survey and identify the species in the state, and where they are found. Submitted photo

Stalking prehistoric predators

UPPER SIOUX AGENCY STATE PARK -- We know our mosquitoes too well in Minnesota, but we know very little about the winged insects that love to dine on them. There...

outdoors / state Sat, Sep 05, 2009 - 12:00am

Minnesota announces health improvement grant awards

Area counties have received a share of $47 million in state grants to help fight chronic disease. The Minnesota Department of Health announced the inaugural Statewide Health Improvement Program grant...

news / local / state Thu, Aug 27, 2009 - 12:00am

Join Odonata survey at Upper Sioux State Park

GRANITE FALLS -- The Upper Sioux Agency State Park is offering an opportunity learn about dragonflies and help survey the park to determine what species are found there. The Odonata...

outdoors / state Sat, Aug 01, 2009 - 12:00am

Tinklenberg to battle Bachmann for a third time

Democrat Elwyn Tinklenberg on Monday announced his third bid to unseat U.S. Rep.

news / local / region Wed, Jul 29, 2009 - 12:00am

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