2017-12-13 E-Edition

Kiwanis hosts Breakfast with Santa



CHRIS LARSON BATTLES BACK

In the hospital since Aug. 26

A fundraiser for Grafton native, Christopher Larson, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, at Federated Church United Methodist located at 716 Griggs Ave. in Grafton. North Dakota Association for the Disabled (NDAD) is sponsoring the event, which will include a baked potato bar, silent auction, and bake sale. Larson has been in Sanford […]

Nutrition Station opens in downtown Grafton

Club offers a variety of nutritious products

GRAFTON-Downtown Grafton welcomed its newest business last week as Denise and Roger Christianson opened Nutrition Station, a nutrition club for all ages. Known for shots of aloe, meal replacement shakes, energy products and weight loss supplements, Denise is confident the new location in Grafton will resonate with the community. “I’m a small-town girl and my husband is a farm boy,” […]

Council accepts flood risk reduction bid

1953 Master Plan No. 1 vacated

GRAFTON- Grafton City Council (GCC) met Monday at 6 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall for their regular monthly meeting. Members in attendance were mayor Chris West, councilmembers Shane Mohn, Chris Lipsh, Brian Sieben, Phil Ray, Don Hutson, Mary Stark, Dave Fellman and Greg Young. Also attending were city auditor/treasurer Connie Johnson, city attorney Nicholas Hall and city […]

Councilmember Jamieson named interim Minto mayor

Special meeting to fill council position

Without a petition to hold a special election to elect a replacement for Lane Kelley as mayor of Minto, the city council voted to appoint councilmember Larry Jamieson interim mayor. Jamieson will serve until the regular election to be held in June. Another special meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 26, at 7 p.m., at the city office to fill […]

Accident claims life of Fordville man

Icy roads lead to crash

Edgar Behm, 90, Fordville, died after a Monday morning accident in Ramsey County. Behm was traveling west on Ramsey County Road 2 when his car spun out of control on an icy road near Devils Lake. In a press release from North Dakota Highway Patrol, Behm’s car ran off the road into the south ditch and overturned. Behm was wearing […]

County Court Report



OCTOBER 2017 DISPOSITIONS Stephanie Ane Aune, Grand Forks, drove or in actual physical control while under the influence of alcoholrefusal. Defendant shall pay $1000 in fines and fees. Defendant shall attend DUI seminar, obtain an evaluation, pay all fines and fees as ordered, set up payment schedule, violate no criminal laws and 30 days inWalsh County Correction Center with first […]

Decorating away



Shane Schrank, SOS Yard and Tree Service, has been decorating evergreen trees all over Grafton this past week. He was busy decorating a tree at the Janice Lysengen residence in Grafton when caught by our camera.

The Polar Express: an interactive experience

Thrive Church hosting fun family event Dec. 22

Thrive Community Church of Grafton invites area families to a fun event featuring a special showing of a favorite holiday film, “The Polar Express” starring Tom Hanks on Friday, Dec. 22, at 6 p.m. Children and their parents or grandparents are encouraged to attend this fun, free family event wearing their pajamas – Christmas or otherwise, and perhaps bringing a […]