Celebrate Boulder Creek’s 10th Anniversary This Week

Issue #050

22 Jul

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🗞️ Celebrate Boulder Creek’s 10th Anniversary This Week

🗞️ Granite Falls Man Admits Guilt in St. Catherine’s University Assault Incident

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Celebrate Boulder Creek’s 10th Anniversary This Week

Boulder Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a series of community events.

Starting today, a scavenger hunt around Marshall will begin, with clues posted on Boulder Creek’s website and Facebook page. Additionally, the Scotty Biggs Barbecue food truck will be at Boulder Creek on Tuesday from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Opened on June 30, 2014, Boulder Creek was established by the Carr family, Jim Knudson, and Jamie Engers Lanners to address the need for memory and respite care in the Marshall community. The facility features two distinct neighborhoods for residents with dementia, providing specialized care and activities.

Over the past decade, Boulder Creek has incorporated new technology, training, an on-site therapy dog, and a community dementia lending library into its services. Due to COVID precautions, large public events are limited, but residents and their families will have private celebrations.

The community can still participate in the anniversary by finding purple "boulders" hidden around Marshall, with clues released daily from July 22-28 at 9 AM and 2 PM. Prizes await those who find the rocks.

Later this fall, Boulder Creek will host virtual dementia tours as part of the "Shine A Light on Dementia" initiative in October.

Granite Falls Man Admits Guilt in St. Catherine’s University Assault Incident

A Granite Falls man, Keanu Labatte, has pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Ramsey County, according to court records.

Labatte, 20, faced multiple charges including second-degree criminal sexual conduct, two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, domestic assault by strangulation, and making threats of violence.

These charges stem from a September incident at St. Catherine’s University in St. Paul, where Labatte allegedly held his girlfriend against her will for three days and assaulted her.

The victim was able to contact law enforcement when she was allowed to go to the cafeteria for food.

Court documents also revealed that Labatte was on probation for a restraining order violation in Yellow Medicine County in 2023.

At a hearing on July 12, Labatte pleaded guilty to the charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.

A pre-sentencing investigation was ordered, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for November 4.

Upcoming Area Events

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Monday,July 22nd

  • Tyler Area Arts Council presents “Annie” at the RTR High School Performing Arts Center

Wednesday, July 24th

  • Todd’s Garage - Inspiration Session, every Wednesday starting July 24th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in Granite Falls

Wednesday, July 24th - Friday, July 26th
Fridays and Saturday, July 26-27

  • 47th Annual Wilder Pageant

    • Gates open - 7:00 PM / Gates open - 5:30 PM on July 19 and 20

    • Pageant Singers - 8:00 PM

    • Pageant Performance - 9:00 PM

Friday, July 26th - Sunday, July 28th

  • Aebleskiver Days, Tyler, MN

    • Friday, July 26th

      • Aebleskiver Days Golf Tournament, Registration at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM Shotgun Start

      • Picnic Supper at the Tyler Swimming Pool, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

      • Chalk The Walk at the Tyler Swimming Pool, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

      • Pool Party and Games at the Tyler Swimming Pool, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

    • Saturday, July 27th

      • Aebleskiver Amble Run / Bike 5k & 8 mile at the Fairgrounds, Registration starting at 7:45 AM, Race begins at 8:30 AM

      • Taekwando Demo under the Tent at 9:00 AM

      • Aebleskiver Served at the Fairgrounds, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

      • Aebleskiver Easting Contest under the Tent at 10:00 AM

      • Sunrise Manor Performers under the Tent at 10:30 AM

      • Vendors & Crafters at the Fairgrounds, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

      • Jessica’s Little Ponies at the Fairgrounds, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

      • Bouncy House at the Fairgrounds, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

      • Comedian / Magician: Jared Sherlock under the Tent at 1:00 PM

      • Joslynn Rose - 2024 The Voice Contestant at the Bandshell Park starting at 4:00 PM

      • Grand Parade, Tyler Main Street starting at 6:00 PM

      • Aebleskiver After Party

      • and more…

    • Sunday, July 28th

      • Community Church Service under the tent at 9:30 AM

For the full schedule visit the Aebleskiver Days Celebration Facebook Page.

Saturday, July 27th - Sunday, July 28th
Sunday, July 28th - Thursday, August 1st - VBS at Bethel Fellowship Church, Minneota

  • Sunday, July 28th: Kick off meal for attending families at 5:15 PM, VBS starting at 6:15 PM

  • Nightly VBS from 6:15 - 8:15 PM for ages: finishes pre-school through finished 5th grade

  • Thursday, August 1st: “Show Off” Program for the families followed by lunch

  • For questions and registration please call: 507-530-6341

Saturdays, starting July 6th - October
Every Friday in June and July
Thursday, August 1st

  • Makers Market in Granite Falls, MN from 5:00 - 8:00 PM with music by Mike Gill

Friday, August 2nd - Sunday, August 4th

  • Belgian American Days, Ghent, MN

Saturday, August 3rd - Sunday, August 4th

  • The Good Old Days & Threshing Show, Hanley Falls, MN

Tuesday, August 6th - Thursday, August 8th

  • Farmfest, Redwood Falls, MN

    • Tuesday, August 6th

      • Corn and Soybean Marketing Discussion at Wick Building Farmfest Center, 8:30 - 9:20 AM

      • Cattle Chute Demos and Company Presentations, Lifestock Tent, 10:00 AM

      • Sweet Corn Feed at Wick Building Farmfest Center, 11:30 AM

      • Linder Farm Network Noon Show and Ice Cream at Wick Building Farmfest Center, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

      • Peter Klug - Musician at the Music & Entertainment Lounge, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

      • and more…

    • Wednesday, August 7th

      • Minnesota Farm Bureau Breakfast at the Minnesota Farm Bureau Booth #7, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

      • Kids’ Pedal Pull, near Entrance Gate 2, 1:00 PM

      • Address from Governor Walz, Wick Building Farmfest Center, 1:10 PM

      • Peter Klug - Musician at the Music & Entertainment Lounge, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

      • and more…

    • Thursday, August 8th

      • University of Minnesota Manure Applicator Certification Program, Wick Building Farmfest Center, 8:00 - 10:30 AM

      • Beef Quality Assurance Training & Certification, Livestock Tent, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

      • and more…

Wednesday, August 14th - Sunday, August 18th

  • Lyon County Fair in Marshall, MN

Friday, August 16th - Saturday, August 17th

  • Echo Days at the Echo Lions Park in Echo, MN

    • Friday, August 16th

      • Show and Shine Car Show, Registration 4:30 PM, Show begins at 5:00 PM

      • Echo Legion Burger Stand and Beer Garden - 5:00 PM

      • Bingo in the Park - 7:00 PM

    • Saturday, August 17th

      • 5k Walk / Run, 8:00 AM start

      • Kids Events - all day

      • Medallion Hunt - clues given throughout the day

      • The Zoo Man - shows at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM

      • Larry Olson Band, Community Center, 2:00 - 4:30 PM

      • Vendors in the Park, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

      • Little Scrappers Pedal Pull

        • Registration 3:30 PM - Start: 4:00 PM

      • Grand Parade, 5:00 PM

      • Annual Hog Roast Meal, 4:00 - 7:00 PM

      • Two Rivers Entertainment, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday, August 19th - Wednesday, August 21st

  • Wood Lake Fair in Wood Lake, MN

    • Coloring Contest, pick up coloring sheets at the City Office starting August 1st, coloring sheets to be turned in by August 19th between 5:30 and 7:30 PM

    • Scavenger Hunt: Monday - Wednesday

    • Wednesday, August 21st

      • Kiddie Parade, line up 5:45 PM, start 6:00 PM

      • Grand Parade, 6:30 PM

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