Tony Dumas takes reigns as Grafton’s Police Chief

Walhalla native takes over for retiring Steve Kliniske

GRAFTON – As of July 21, Tony Dumas became the new police chief of the Grafton Police Department (GPD). Dumas, a native of Walhalla has been the assistant police chief and lead investigator at the Grafton department since 2012. He succeeds Steve Kliniske who was with the GPD for 37 years. “Those are some big shoes to fill, I don’t […]

Blaze rekindles causing major damage to home on McHugh Avenue

Benefit scheduled for victims of fire

GRAFTON – Jeremy and Dolores Zejdlik thought the worst was over late last Thursday evening after checking themselves into a local motel following a fire at their home on McHugh Avenue in Grafton. At approximately 6:30 p.m., the Grafton Volunteer Fire Department (GVFD) was called to the Zejdlik residence an, older two-story home, after smoke was detected in the attic. […]

Sump pump ordinance, possible fine discussed

Ways and means recommend help for truck purchase

GRAFTON – A couple of hot-button issues were discussed Monday at the regular monthly meeting of the Grafton City Council’s Public Utilities Committee (PUC). Those issues included an ordinance requiring city residents to have their sump pumps plumbed to discharge water from their homes outside. Currently there are several homes in town that are plumbed to have sump pump water […]

Final phase of water treatment project on horizon

Upgrade at plant will improve efficiency

Editor’s note: The following is the third in a series of stories about the City of Grafton’s Water Department, the services they provide and the final phase of the water treatment plant improvement project. GRAFTON – The third and final phase of Grafton’s Water treatment plant improvement project is on the horizon. Bids for construction on the project were let […]

Commissioners receive award for support of the Guard and Reserve

Approved software upgrade for phones

COUNTY –TheWalsh County Board of Commissioners was recognized with the Seven Seals Award by the North Dakota Committee, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) at its regular meeting held Monday. They were recommended for the award for steadfast support and encouragement of the military service of Sergeant Chris Kratochvil, who works as Walsh County’s Veterans Service Officer (VSO). […]

County Court Report



JUNE 2014 DISPOSITIONS Steve Lamont, Fordville, unlawful taking of big game animal. Defendant shall pay $125 in fines and fees. Defendant shall pay all fines and fees as ordered, set up payment schedule, 18 months unsupervised probation, violate no criminal laws and 30 days inWalsh County Correction Center with 30 days suspended. Defendant’s privilege to hunt or trap shall be […]

July blood drive in Grafton successful

Fine Arts Club coordinated event held at Grafton Lutheran

A total of 50 people volunteered to donate blood and 48 were able to give during Grafton’s July 2nd blood drive. Six people gave blood on the automated 2RBC machine which collects two units of red blood cells during the donation, so a total of 54 products were collected. Artha Travers coordinated the drive and the Fine Arts Club sponsored […]

Walsh County 4-H Club Ambassadors seek recipes



Walsh County 4-H Ambassadors are looking for award-winning recipes from current and past Walsh County 4-H members. In recognition of the 100th Walsh County Fair the county 4-H ambassadors are creating a cookbook of some of the best cooking that Walsh County has to offer. Anyone who is a current or former 4-H’er who received accolades at the Walsh County […]

Goings on at the Good Sam



We have had a busy week at the Good Samaritan! Thank you to all who volunteered for the Garden Party and donated prizes. It was a great day to be outside. Our renewal of marriage vows was also held and meant a lot to the ones that were able to take part. Thank you to the auxiliary for the projector, […]

Registration, open house set for Park River students



Students who will be attending Park River Area Junior and Senior High School should report for registration for the 2014-15 school year on Thursday, Aug. 14 or Friday, Aug. 15. Seventh through 12th grade students should report to the alumni room on either of those two days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to complete the registration process. The Park […]