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Western Fest in Granite Falls!

6/20/2016

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June is here, the month for Western Fest!  The Stampede Rodeo performances are always exciting, but not near as exciting as this year. Local champion Tanner Aus will be here to compete after many wins throughout the year.   Rodeo performances take place June 23, 24 and 25. The Western Fest Committee does a fantastic job organizing everything. You are encouraged to help support their efforts and purchase a ticket for the sweepstakes from local banks or the chamber office.  Attend the rodeo, parade and street dances as they return to Sorlien Park. Get the family ready to participate in our annual community celebration! 

This year the Western Fest Kick off event is adding some more fun for the kids.  The Chamber and Western Fest Royalty Committee are sponsoring a bouncy house, slide and castle, which will be set up across the river in Rice Park, as part of the Kiddie Karnival from 4:30 to 7:30 PM.   Tamara Isfeld will be conducting a parade puppet class at 4 PM for kids who would like to participate in the kiddie parade as a butterfly.  She is also looking for children to be a "caterpillar" in the parade with a parade puppet.  The kiddie parade categories are Crazy Cowboy and Open Category, which includes everything else.  We'll have some fun prizes for the kids who participate in the parade. The line up will be at Veteran's Plaza with the parade down Prentice Street. Roger Hill will be announcing the queen candidates and the kiddie parade. Mr. Hill will also have along his music machine.   The Granite Falls ambulance squad will be serving brats and burgers from 11AM - 8 PM. The Chamber is adding to the fun with a dunk tank from 4PM - 8PM.  Root beer floats will be provided by the Rock Haven Church.  Join in the fun on both sides of the river on June 22!   

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MVTV Wireless - Expanded Campground Hotspot Services

6/6/2016

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MVTV Wireless is our guest blogger of the month. They have added hotspot internet service throughout their footprint in Southwest Minnesota. Find out more about how to get connected while camping this summer!
Now even more campers will have the luxury of broadband internet service at their home-away-from-home! This spring, MVTV Wireless has added broadband internet hotspots in several counties across SW Minnesota.
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Cottonwood County:
Talcot County Park Campground has 65 camping sites and plenty to do! In addition to a sandy swimming beach area, there is sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, and playground.

Kandiyohi County:
Big Kandiyohi Lake County Park EAST located a couple miles north of Lake Lillian. Big Kandiyohi Lake has an excellent sandy swimming beach and access to shoreline fishing.
Green Lake County Park sits on the northeastern shore of the lovely Green Lake. Enjoy the relaxation of nature while staying on Green Lake. 
Big Kandiyohi Lake County Park WEST located on the West side of Big Kandiyohi Lake. In the spring of the year, the park is known for its excellent crappie fishing in the bay, next to the park.
Games Lake County Park located on the east shore of Games Lake, is part of the “Norway chain of lakes,” four lakes totaling 2800 acres. Video from Game Lake area:
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What a view from Stoney Point!
Lincoln County:
Stoney Point Recreation & Campground is just a few miles from Tyler, MN, (an MVTV Wireless community) and sits on Lake Benton point so you are surrounded by prime fishing.
This privately owned resort is family friendly, clean and VERY welcoming. Their FB reviews say it all! ‘It a little piece of Heaven on Earth, beautiful and peaceful.’
Nobles County:
Olson City Park and Campground sits on beautiful Lake Okabena, along Sunset Bay. The bike path and swimming beach make this a destination spot within the heart of Worthington, MN.
Special Note Regarding Lake Okabena: This beautiful lake continues to struggle with a well-known issue in SW Minnesota… water pollution caused by run off and sediment. Members of the Lake Okabena Improvement Association have committed to reclaiming the crystal clear waters our state is so well known for. For more information about water pollution, prevention and a successful restoration on nearby Lake Shaokatan, read MPR News May 20, 2016 story ‘Saving Minnesota’s Polluted Lakes Takes Science, Political Will‘.
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Lake Okabena Water Restoration Project
Maka-oicu County Park and Campground is worth the search! Hidden away on West Graham Lake, campers have a sandy swimming beach and is a bird watchers haven!
Hilltop Campground is a privately owned campground located on Round Lake, just across from the Round Lake Vineyards & Winery. Beautiful for weddings!
Redwood County:
Gilfillan Estates Campground offers a nice wooded area with picnic tables, a Pavilion and Gardens, tours of the Gilfillan buildings, and many events throughout the Summer (just outside of Morgan, which is an MVTV Wireless Community).
Plum Creek Campground has 70 campsites nestled in private tree-lined areas along the Plum Creek (just outside of Walnut Grove which is an MVTV Wireless Community). Amenities include hiking paths, a Frisbee disc course, softball and sand volleyball courts, and new playground equipment. And evening entertainment is just down the road at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant!
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Renville County: (Coming Soon)
Lake Allie Campground is located on the western shoreline of Lake Allie. The park offers a shelter, restroom facilities, playground equipment, dock and fishing pier. This is a popular destination for camping, fishing, water recreation and family gatherings.

Yellow Medicine:
Timm Park nestled in the neck of the woods on Wood Lake. Timm Park offers a recently developed campground with water and 110 volt electrical service to each site, a picnic shelter, swimming area, boat ramp and dock.
Stone Hill Campground placed right on the shores of Del Clark Lake.  A large basketball court and paved bike trail leads straight into Canby are available for recreational needs. Nice children’s playground is located next to the beach and picnic area. The park has a shelter that can be reserved for large groups.

– Julie Foote, MVTV Wireless Marketing
MVTV Wireless
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