2017-04-19 E-Edition

Centennial Center project scheduled to start early June

Fifth Street to be closed for sewer line repair

GRAFTON – Grafton Parks and Recreation (GPR) held their monthly meeting Wednesday, April 12, at the Grafton Parks and Recreation board room. In attendance were board members Ryer Stark, Brad Burianek, Todd Storey, Cory Burns and Scott Hills. Business manager Matt Oppegard, director Bill Dahl, program manager Mike Steinfeldt and facilities manager Dean Feltman were also in attendance. After approval […]

Background checks needed for applicants

Stark resigns from county position

GRAFTON – Walsh County Commissioners ( WCC) met Monday at the courthouse in Grafton for their regular bimonthly meeting. Luther Meberg, Karen Anderson, Lawrence Burianek, Lauren Wild, Ernie Barta and Walsh County Auditor Kris Molde were present. After approval of the agenda, chairman Meberg invited Anthony Burianek to request a statement of easement for property he is looking to purchase, […]

READY TO SPRING INTO ACTION



Area farmers are busy getting their equipment ready for spring work. Some farmers in Walsh County have already planted wheat in western Walsh County.

Committee throws out modifiers

New soils equalization formula to be explored

COUNTY – Walsh County Soils Committee (WCSC) came together Tuesday, April 18, at the USDA Ag Center in Park River to discuss agricultural land valuation and listen to a presentation from Andy Gudajtes. Committee members present were Joe Bata, Tim Mondry, Hamilton Hurtt, Ernie Barta, Lawrence Burianek, Rita Sveen, Brad Brummond, Jim Tallackson, Ed Loraas, Todd Morgan and Darren Kadlec. […]

Counting down the days for Measure 5 patients

Medical marijuana signed into law Monday

STATE – North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed the legislature revised version of the citizen initiated Compassionate Care Act Monday making medical marijuana officially legal in the state. The catch is that it will not be available for at least a year according to state health officials. In comparison to Delaware, which uses a similar system adopted by North Dakota, […]

Slominski arrested in Minto with fentanyl-laced oxycodone look-alikes

Bond set at $75,000

Drew Thomas Slominski, age 21, from Minto was arrested April 9 in Minto for delivery of a controlled substance, a Class A felony, possession of a controlled substance, a Class C felony and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class B misdemeanor. Slominski’s bond was set in of a cash only amount of $75,000. According to court records, on April 9 […]

Fundraiser a huge success



Grafton Volunteer Fire Department drew a full house last Saturday at the Centennial Center in Grafton for their annual fundraiser. Fire Chief Brad Martinson reported that 1001 tickets were sold and 839 people came through the doors to enjoy dinner and games which raised money for the department. Entertaining once again at the event was the Aberdeen Fire & Rescue […]

Warning system to be tested April 26 in Grafton

This is only an exercise

A Warnex test exercise is scheduled in Grafton Wednesday, April 26, and will originate from the National Weather Service sometime around 11:15 a.m. The warning message will be a simulated tornado warning. Once the Grafton Area Warning Point (Walsh County Communication Center) is notified, it will initiate the County Alert & Warning Annex and disseminate the information through notification procedures. […]

County Court Report



FEBRUARY 2017 DISPOSITIONS Hugo Israe Moreno-Aguilar, Forest River, DUI with alcohol content of at least .08 and/or refusal. Defendant shall pay $750 in fines and fees. Defendant shall attend DUI seminar, obtain an evaluation, one year unsupervised probation, violate no criminal laws and 30 days in Walsh County Correction Center with one day first serve and credit for one day […]