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Top Baby Names of 2024 Revealed by Avera Marshall Medical Center
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🗞️ Top Baby Names of 2024 Revealed by Avera Marshall Medical Center
🗞️ Regulators Pause Gas Pipeline Near Sacred Pipestone Area
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Top Baby Names of 2024 Revealed by Avera Marshall Medical Center
Avera Marshall Medical Center has revealed its top baby names for 2024, showcasing a mix of traditional and modern favorites for boys and girls born at the hospital over the past year.
Among the boys, Wesley, Weston, and Theodore led the list, while Grace, Ivy, and Charlotte were among the top picks for girls. This year’s names reflect both enduring classics and emerging trends in baby naming.
Nationally, some names on Avera Marshall’s list have shown consistent popularity. For example, Olivia, a top girls’ name at the hospital, has ranked as the most popular name for baby girls in the U.S. since 2019, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Similarly, Theodore and Henry have remained popular for boys across generations, maintaining their appeal since the early 1900s.
However, other names highlight more recent trends. Names like Raelynn, Kinsley, and Weston have gained traction over the past few decades. Raelynn and Kinsley, popular among girls, first appeared in SSA rankings in the 2000s, while Weston’s rise in popularity dates back to the 1960s and ’70s.
Interestingly, Liam, the SSA’s top male name in 2023, did not make Avera Marshall’s list this year but remained popular across the broader Avera Health service area, spanning Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and the Dakotas.
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Regulators Pause Gas Pipeline Near Sacred Pipestone Area
Progress on a gas pipeline near Pipestone National Monument has been suspended following a decision by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
On Tuesday, the PUC unanimously revoked the project's permit and directed cultural and archaeological surveys on two alternative routes.
The decision comes amid strong opposition from tribal groups, who consider the area sacred to their religious practices.
Previously, the PUC approved a 13.1-mile route in September that moved the pipeline farther from the monument than the company had preferred.
However, the latest decision reflects a shift in priorities, with the PUC emphasizing further study of the area before any final route is selected.
The surveys will inform the PUC's ultimate decision, which may result in the approval of one of the alternative routes.
Upcoming Area Events
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Friday, January 17th
United Way of Southwest Minnesota and Visit Marshall, MN present Brau Brother’s Beer Pairing Event at Brau Brothers in Marshall starting at 6:00 PM
All funds raised will support the local work of United Way of Southwest Minnesota.
Deadline to register for “4 Person Puzzle Challenge” in Cottonwood
Saturday, January 18th
Live Music with Elizabetsy at the Bluenose Gopher Public House in Grantie Falls from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Monday, January 20th
Minnesota State Parks - Free Park Day (no vehicle permits required)
Thursday, January 22nd
YMIC Business Tour Day
Saturday, January 25th
4 Person Puzzle Challenge at the Cottonwood Community Center starting at 1:00 PM
Registration begins at 12:30
Deadline to register is January 17th - Register here
Mid-Winter Community Celebration at The Rock: Dining and Events in Granite Falls from 5:30 - 9:00 PM
Social Hour with Appetizers, Silent Auction & Entertainment
Tickets are $39.19
Live music with Strictly Herbal at the Bluenose Gopher Public House in Granite Falls from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
No cover charge
Wednesday, February 5th (first Wednesday of every month)
Dementia Caregiver Support Group from 10:00 - 11:30 AM at Adult Community Center in Marshall
Open to everyone, come when you can, no cost or obligation to attend, refreshments available
For questions contact Jamie Lanners (507) 828-8891
Saturday, February 8th
Pre-Valentine’s Weekend Comedy Show at The Rock: Dining & Events in Granite Falls at 8:00 PM
Special Event with David Harris
Friday, February 14th
Father & Daughter Valentine’s Dance at the YMCA in Marshall from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Mother & Son Valentine’s Dance at the YMCA in Marshall from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
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