The ABATE State Motorcycle Rally will be held this weekend at the Meeker County Fairgrounds in Litchfield. The gates open at 8 a.m. on Friday and there will be nonstop activities through Sunday night, and then everyone will pack up on Monday morning.
John Dietel says there will be all kinds of vendors, food trucks, numerous activities, a memorial ride and a sponsor ride. He says tickets at the gate are $50 for members for a weekend pass, $70 for non-members, $25 for a day pass, and you can get a free day pass if you sign up to be an ABATE member, so come and check it out.
Dietel says several bands will be performing each evening during the ABATE Motorcycle Rally. He says you can find a complete schedule at abatemn.org or on the scabate Facebook page.
A constitutional amendment decision will appear for voters on the November 3rd ballot pertaining to the permanent school fund. School Districts have received minimal proceeds from this fund since 1858 and the question on ballots across the state will ask if it can be raised.
ACGC School Board Chair Jeanna Lilleberg is not taking sides on the issue, but wants people to be aware that it will be on the ballot and to do some research before they vote. She says if you choose to just ignore it and leave it blank when you are voting, it will count as a “no” vote.
Lilleberg says the fund currently pays school districts about $58 per student and if the amendment passes, it would increase to about $101 per student. She says it’s not tied to our property or income taxes, but rather, it’s part of the school trust lands which gets revenue from things like timber sales and mining leases. Lilleberg says you can do a search on the internet for “Minnesota Permanent School Fund Amendment” to find more information.
Two women were hurt in a crash on the east side of Willmar Tuesday morning. The state patrol says it was reported at 7:46 a.m. on Highway 12 at the intersection with County Road 9. A Ford Explorer driven by 74-year-old Deborah Mary Peterson of Willmar was northbound on County Road 9, and a Ford Escape driven by 31-year-old Erica Page Melbie of Atwater was westbound on Highway 12 when they collided. Both drivers were taken to CentraCare Rice Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Several events are happening in the Pioneerland libraries in Meeker County in September. The libraries in Litchfield, Dassel, Grove City and Cosmos will all be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. For more details about September events at the local libraries, call 320-693-2483.
Litchfield
Baby/Toddler Storytime, Wednesdays 10:15-10:45 am, beginning 9/9
Preschool Storytime, Fridays 10:15-11:15 am, beginning 9/11
Adult Book Club, Tues 9/8, 12 pm: James
LEGO Night, Tues 9/8, 6:30-7:30 pm
Teen Program, Sat 9/12, 1:30-3:30 pm
Kids’ Crafting, Tues 9/15, 4:30-5:30 pm
Homeschool Gathering, Wed 9/16, 1-3 pm
Mystery Book Club, Wed 9/16, 7 pm: Murder Book
Knitting Club, Thurs 9/17, 12:30-1:30 pm
Minnesota Libraries Read Together, Fri 9/18, 2-5 pm: Drop by the library lawn to read silentl
Dassel
Ken Burns’ The American Revolution: Spirit of Service screening, Fri 9/4, 1:30 pm
Story Hour, Fri 9/18, 10 am
Minnesota Libraries Read Together, Fri 9/18, 2:30-4:30 pm at the Dassel Farmers’ Market
Painting with Wool class, Sat 9/19, 10 am. Sign-up required. Ages 10 to adult.
Adult Book Club, Tues 9/22, 1 pm: What Kind of Paradise
Story Hour, Fri 9/25, 10 am
Grove City
Crafternoon, Thursdays, 3-5 pm: bring-your-own craft program for adults
Board Games, Mondays 10:30-11:30 am. For all ages.
ATGC Book Club, Tues 9/15, 7 pm: I-94 Murders and Black & Blue
Painting with Wool class, Tues 9/22, 3 pm. Sign-up required. Ages 10 to adult.
Cosmos
Tiny Tykes Storytime, Mondays 10:30 am. Ages 0-5.
Pokemon Trading Card Game, Thursdays, 4-5:30 pm. Ages 7-18.
Saturday Crafting, Sat 9/19, 10:30 am: Mandala Wind Chimes. Sign-up required. Ages 8 to adult.