Commission discusses planning and zoning

Park board approves $16,180 for dock at Homme Dam

COUNTY— The Walsh County Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) is trying to keep better track of new construction in the county. The PZC met for the first time in five years almost to the date, when the group gathered Monday at Walsh County Courthouse. According to Walsh County Commissioner Lauren Wild, much of the new taxable construction in the county […]

Restemayer sentenced to three years supervised probation

VARS receives $127,853 in restitution

GRAFTON—Even though James ( Jim) Russell Restemayer, 48, of Dickinson, plead guilty to a Class A felony, the Grafton native will receive no jail time for the taking of more than $100,000 from Valley Ambulance and Rescue Service ( VARS). He did, however, make restitution in the amount of $127,853.64. Restemayer, who was formerly charged with misapplication of entrusted property […]

Grafton School board wraps up negotiations

District releases offerings for summer school

GRAFTON— The Grafton School Board Negotiations Committee recently approved two-year negotiated agreement with its teachers, who are organized under the name of Grafton Education Association. The base salary schedule increased from 40,750 to $41,250 for the years of 2019/2020 to $41,625 for 2020/21. According to Grafton Superintendent Darren Albrecht, that is an increase to the base salary of $500 and […]

Easter fun and games



Kringstad’s A felony charge diverted

Case will remain open for three years

The case involving Robert (Bobby) Kringstad, 34, of Grafton, came to an abrupt end Wedn esday, March 10 when both parties Kelley Cole, Walsh County States Attorney and the defendant’s attorney Peter Welte came to an agreement on what is termed a pretrial diversion agreement. Wednesday’s Northeast District judicial hearing with Judge Barbara Whelan presiding was scheduled as a preliminary […]

Norwegian meal May 5



A Norwegian meal will be served Sunday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Grafton. On the menu is ham and mashed potatoes, meatballs, sweet soup, potato klub, lefse, rommegrat and Norwegian baking. Cost is $15 for ages 13 and over, $5 for ages 4 to 12 and free for 3 and under. […]

Divine Mercy Sunday devotions, bratwurst feed



A Divine Mercy Sunday devotion and bratwurst feed will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pisek. Come early and stay late by joining in for Mass at 10:30 a.m. and divine mercy prayer and confessions at 1 p.m. The meal will be served for a freewill offering and […]

Pancakes at Lankin Legion



The Lankin Legion is hosting a pancake and French toast breakfast Sunday, May 5, from 9:30 am. to 1 p.m. For a freewill offering, the legion is serving all you can eat French toast, pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee. Everyone welcome.

Church breakfast in Warsaw



St. Stanislaus Catholic Church of Warsaw is holding a breakfast on Sunday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For a freewill offering, pancakes, Langdon Locker sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit, coffee and juice will be served. A bake sale will also be held. Mass is at 10:30 a.m.

Pre-Mother’s Day Shopping Extravaganza in Drayton



The ninth annual Pre- Mother’s Day Shopping Extravaganza is Saturday, April 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Drayton High School gym. The event is to serve as a community fundraiser and vendor spaces are still available. For more information email draytonboosterclub@hotmail.com or call 701-360-2395.