2016-11-30 E-Edition

Red River Valley cities dive into western water project

Grafton invests for drought safeguards

GRAFTON – Discussion was held in September regarding Grafton’s participation in the Red River Valley Water Supply project. The project could help Grafton in the future if drought conditions would ever prohibit access to an ample water supply. Grafton city council discussed future water needs of the city in relation to whether or not they should invest in the Red […]

Riparian projects wait for freeze

Park River snag and clear moves upstream

COUNTY – The Park River debris removal project led and funded by the Walsh County Water Resource Board ( WCWRB), Red River Regional Council (RRRC) (via the Red River Riparian Program/Outdoor Heritage Fund), and North Dakota State Water Commission will continue this winter. The first leg of the project that was started last year will continue this winter as an […]

WINTER’S GENTLE ENTRANCE



Heavy frost Sunday in western Walsh County made for a winter-like backdrop against a weathered wood grainery.

North Dakota contemplates next step for measures

Costs add to already strained budget

NORTH DAKOTA – The 2016 election may be over, but the effects of passing measures will put further strain on legislative budgets and time. Four of five statewide measures that passed will have high economic impacts not only at the state level but also locally. The four measures that passed were: Measure 1, elected officials residing in their respective districts; […]

A MAGICAL MEDORA CHRISTMAS

Featuring past and present Stars of Medora

Choice Financial donates to Walsh County Food Pantry

Choice Financial donated $5,066.65 to Walsh County Food Pantry

For every purchase using a Choice Financial debit card during the month of October, Choice donated 25 cents to local food pantries. All 19 branches of Choice Financial participated in the Swipe Out Hunger Campaign, raising a total of $40,000 in donations. Walsh County Food Pantry is a non-profit organization and is the only food pantry in Walsh County. They […]

WinterFest: Fun for the entire family

Festivities continue through much of December

WinterFest activities are dotting the calendar, making Grafton the place to be throughout much of the month of December for the entire family. Adults will have the first opportunity to enjoy the holiday season with the Grafton Chamber of Commerce Wine Walk which stops at several local businesses this Thursday, Dec. 1, from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Drawings will conclude […]

GLC to serve fundraiser dinner for youth trip



Grafton Lutheran Church will host a Winterfest Youth Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 11, as a fundraiser for their trip to a conference in Houston, Texas. The dinner will be served at the church at 5 p.m. Menu includes soup and salad, a main course of chicken kiev, twice baked potatoes, green beans and a roll. An assorted dessert bar will […]

Grafton Assembly of God to share story of Bethlehem



The Sunday School at Grafton Assembly of God invites the public to their annual Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m. Opening skits include the humorous “The Meaning” by church youth, as well as the return of “Adventures with Slim and Spud.” The main event, “Tell Me Again About Bethlehem,” follows with family and audience participation. All are […]