SC 13D/A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Amendment No. 7 to

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Granite Falls Energy, LLC

(Name of Issuer)

Membership Units

(Title of Class of Securities)

None

(CUSIP Number)

Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC

301 20th Avenue S.E.

Watertown, South Dakota  57201

Telephone Number (605) 882-8480

With a copy to:

Michael L. Weaver

Lindquist & Vennum P.L.L.P.

4200 IDS Center

Minneapolis, Minnesota  55402

(612) 371-3987

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

February 25, 2016

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 13(d)-1(g), check the following box. o

Note:  Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits.  See Rule 13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

CUSIP No.
	1	Names of Reporting Persons S.S. or I.R.S. Identification No. of above persons Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC
	2	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
		(a)			x
		(b)			o
	3	SEC Use Only
	4	Source of Funds (See Instructions) WC
	5	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)  o
	6	Citizenship or Place of Organization South Dakota
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With			7	Sole Voting Power 5,004
			8	Shared Voting Power 0
			9	Sole Dispositive Power 5,004
			10	Shared Dispositive Power 0
	11	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 5,004
	12	Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)o
	13	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 16.35%*
	14	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) CO

*Based on 30,606 membership units outstanding as reported in Granite Falls Energy, LLC Definitive Proxy Statement dated February 1, 2016 filed with the SEC on February 1, 2016.

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Reference is hereby made to the statement on Schedule 13D originally filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on May 25, 2007, Amendment No. 1 filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on December 8, 2008, Amendment No. 2 filed on February 11, 2009, Amendment No. 3 filed on February 24, 2009 (collectively the “Schedule 13D”) Amendment No. 4 filed on July 9, 2009, Amendment No. 5 filed on August 24, 2009 and Amendment No. 6 filed on December 23, 2013.  Pursuant to this Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D, Items 4, 6 and 7 are hereby amended as follows:

Item 4.Purpose of the Transaction.

On February 25, 2016 Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC (“GLE”) sent a letter via email to request the Member List of the Issuer pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 322B.373 and Sections 7.7(a) and 11.5 of the Fifth Amended and Restated Operating and Member Control Agreement of Granite Falls Community Ethanol Plant, LLC.  A copy of the letter is included as Exhibit 7.1 to this Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D.

Item 6.Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer.  See the response to Item 4 above and the exhibit identified in Item 7 below.

Item 7.Material to be Filed as Exhibits.

7.1Letter dated February 25, 2016 from Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC to Mr. Steve Christensen, Granite Falls Energy, LLC.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, the undersigned certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated:  February 26, 2016

Name:	/s/ James A. Seuer
	James A. Seuer, Chief Executive Officer Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC

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EX-7.1

Exhibit 7.1

Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC
Corn Ethanol Feed
Watertown & Mina, SD

February 25, 2016

VIA EMAIL (SChristensen@granitefallsenergy.com) and OVERNIGHT DELIVERY

Mr. Steve Christensen
Granite Falls Energy, LLC
15045 Highway 23 S.E.
Granite Falls, MN 56241-0216

Request for Member List

Dear Steve:

Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC (“GLE”) is the beneficial owner of 5,004 membership units (approximately 16.35% membership interest) in Granite Falls Energy, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the “Company”). Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 3228.373 and Sections 7.7(a) and 11.5 of the Fifth Amended and Restated Operating and Member Control Agreement of Granite Falls Community Ethanol Plant, LLC dated August 12, 2004, as amended (the “Operating Agreement”), GLE hereby requests a copy of the Member List (i.e., the alphabetical list of members and their addresses, business telephone numbers and Company ownership information, as further described in Section 11.5(b) of the Operating Agreement and Minn. Stat. 3228.373, subd. 1(1)). If you could provide the Member List electronically prior to March 4, 2016, that would be much appreciated.

The purposes for which we have requested a copy of the Member List include, without limitation, matters relating to our voting rights under the Operating Agreement and the exercise of our rights under federal proxy laws. We represent to you that the list is not requested for a commercial purpose unrelated to our interest in the Company.

Please advise me if you intend to electronically mail us a copy of the Member List before March 4, 2016.Otherwise, we will have an authorized representative of GLE come to your office on March 4, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. to inspect and copy the Member List.

Sincerely,

GLACIAL LAKES ENERGY, LLC

/s/ James A. Seurer

James A. Seurer

Chief Executive Officer

PO Box 933 · 301 20th Avenue, SE, Watertown, SD 57201 · Ph: 605-882-8480 · glaciallakesenergy.com