Kennecke to speak in Tyler

Angela Kennecke, founder of Emily’s Hope, will speak at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the RTR Performing Arts Center in Tyler. The presentation shares the true story of Emily, a young woman who died after unknowingly taking fentanyl. The aim of the presentation is to help students understand the real dangers in today’s drug supply and empowers youth with knowledge and prevention strategies to make safe, informed choices and avoid substance abuse.

Road closure announcement

East Lyon Street will be intermittently closed between South Bruce Street and Kennedy Street from 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. today for tree removals by the City Street Department in various locations of said segment, weather permitting.

Access will be restricted. All vehicles are recommended to be parked on adjacent streets during this time. No through-traffic will be allowed within the segment during each individual tree removal and clean up.

Prairie Arts Chorale to perform

The Prairie Arts Chorale will perform “The Songteller’s Storybook” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Granite Falls Lutheran Church in Granite Falls; 7:30 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church in Marshall; 4 p.m. Saturday at Crossroads Lutheran Church in Dawson; and 4 p.m. Sunday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls. Advanced tickets are j $12 and available at:

Gnometown Grounds in Dawson, Hy-Vee in Marshall, K.K. Berge in Granite Falls, The Market in Redwood Falls, and from Chorale members. Admission is $15 at the door.

‘Tipi Daze’ presentation in Pipestone

The Pipestone Performing Arts Center, in partnership with the Pipestone County Historical Society and Pipestone Area Schools Community Education, invites the public to a special cultural presentation, “Tipi Daze,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.

Presented by educator and cultural historian Jim Two Crows Wallen, “Tipi Daze” offers an engaging and respectful exploration of Native American history, culture, and storytelling. During the day, Two Crows will also work with Pipestone Area Schools students, bringing this important educational experience directly to the students of our community.

Through the use of authentic artifacts, including traditional games, tools, and clothing, Two Crows creates an immersive experience that brings history to life. His presentation focuses on the rich diversity of Indigenous nations and highlights how stories and traditions have been preserved across generations.

“Tipi Daze” is made possible through a grant from Prairieland Library Exchange.

The Pipestone Performing Arts Center is located at 104 Main Street East in Pipestone. Guests may park in the free lots surrounding the theater, including the First Farmers & Merchants Bank parking lot and the City parking lot behind the Historic Calumet Inn Hotel. The Box Office, located in the PPAC lobby, is where guests can check in, use restrooms, and be guided to their seats before the presentation.

No tickets are required for this free event.