The city of Granite Falls, Minnesota is primarily in Medicine County, for which it serves as the county seat, although portions of the city spill over into Chippewa County and Renville County. The primary routes through the city are US Highway 212 and Minnesota Highways 23 and 67. The Upper Sioux Indian Reservation is just south of Granite Falls. Nearby communities include Asbury, Boyd, Bunde, Clarkfield, Hanley Falls, Hazel Run, Maynard, Sacred Heart, Spring Creek, and Wegdahl. Marshall is about thirty miles southwest, and Willmar is about thirty-five miles northeast of Granite Falls. The city was platted in 1872, and named for the granite deposits that were common in the area. Granite Falls was incorporated as a city in 1889. Organized in 1890, Granite Falls Township is in Chippewa County. Topics related to either the city or the township are appropriate in this category.
 
 
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The full-service engineering firm offers civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation design services. Headquartered in Granite Falls, Minnesota, its Southeast Regional office is in Greenville, South Carolina. Its mission statement, project experience, and industry recognition honors are highlighted.
http://www.fageneng.com/
Located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, the museum is home to a collection of fully operational aircraft and vehicles from World War II, as well as fine art, bronze sculptures, interactive multimedia displays, and a library of books on the war. Its location, mission, hours, and a calendar of events are posted.
http://www.fagenfighterswwiimuseum.org/
Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce
Made up of business owners and others in the Granite Falls, Minnesota area, the membership organization advocates for the business interests of its membership, provides networking opportunities, and hosts various community events. The benefits of membership are explained, and a meeting schedule is posted.
http://www.granitefallschamber.com/
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, the congregation meets at its facilities on 9th Avenue in Granite Falls, Minnesota. Its worship schedules, faith formation programs, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events are put forward, along with news and announcements.
http://www.granitefallslutheran.com/
Granite Falls Municipal Hospital & Manor
The Level IV trauma and comprehensive advanced life support designated hospital is in Granite Falls, Minnesota. Its history, services and specialities, providers, and senior services are discussed, along with a schedule of health education classes and events, career information, and online services.
http://www.granitefallshealthcare.com/
The library in Granite Falls, Minnesota is part of the Pioneerland Library System. Directions, library house, staff contacts, and a calendar of programs and events are published to the site, along with an overview of its collections, reference and research facilities, and online services.
http://www.granitefalls.lib.mn.us/
The official municipal web site offers a profile, history, and demographics for the city, as well as a guide to local organizations, schools, churches, health care facilities, and municipal services. Council agendas and minutes are posted, along with employment opportunities and public notices.
http://www.granitefalls.com/
Visit Granite Falls, Minnesota
Presented by the Granite Falls Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the site offers a guide to the Granite Falls, Minnesota area’s history, historic sites, museums, attractions, upcoming events, shopping venues, restaurants, theaters, art galleries, and businesses. A blog is also available.
http://visitgranitefalls.com/
Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
Situated in lower western Minnesota, Yellow Medicine County is home to the Upper Sioux Indian Reservation, which is entirely within the county. The official county government site presents a profile of the county, government contacts, commissioner meeting agendas and minutes, and a guide to municipalities within the county, including Granite Falls, its county seat.
http://www.co.ym.mn.gov/
Independent School District #2190 is headquartered in Granite Falls, Minnesota, offering a PK-12th grade curriculum through Yellow Medicine East Middle/High School and Bert Raney Elementary School, each of which are highlighted here, along with district information, staff contacts, and public notices.
http://www.isd2190.org/