2019-12-04 E-Edition

Pipeline cleanup has moved into excavation

Fill is coming from south of Edinburg

COUNTY—Walsh County Commission on Tuesday had a sit down lunch meeting with Tayla Snapp, community relations specialist for TC Energy, the company in charge of the pipeline spill northwest of Edinburg. The meeting took place at Grandma Jo’s Kitchen in Park River over the noon hour. Commissioners in attendance were newlyelected chairman Karen Anderson Ernie Barta, Lawrence Burianek and Lauren […]

Anderson elected county commission chairwomen

Township residential values need work

COUNTY—Karen Anderson on Tuesday was elected chairwoman of the Walsh County Commission, as outgoing chairman Ernie Barta handed off the gavel signifying a changing of the guard. First term commissioner Denny Skorheim moved up to a leadership position as he was elected vice-chairman. Tax director Ed Sevigny informed the board that there are some significant adjustments to be made to […]

Council approves alcohol permits for city businesses

County sells vacant lots for $1

GRAFTON—Committees of the Grafton City Council met Monday evening in preparation for the Dec. 9 full meeting. Motions approved during the meeting are forwarded to the full council for final approval. Ways and Means Committee The Ways and Means Committee (WMC) on a motion by Dave Fellman seconded by Don Hutson approved 2020 retail alcohol beverage licenses for the following […]

EVERGREEN WITH A LEAN

Safe in rural Pisek broken into

Counterfeit money replaced real money

Erin Ashley Peterka, 35, of Pisek has been charged with felony theft of property. Peterka made an initial appear- ance in Northeast District Court with Judge Barbara Whelan presiding Monday morning on the charge, which is a Class C felony. Judge Whelan informed her that a Class C felony carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and or […]

Christmas tradition

Laura Selliken of Grafton, who is 99 years old, has purchased a Christmas tree at Grafton Floral every year since 1947. This year, Grafton Floral owner Andrew Moe, far right, helped Laura, far left, pick out a Fraser Fir and poinsettia along with her son Lowell Selliken, second from left, and Mark Henson, second from right.

12th annual Kids Shopping with Santa

The Community Helpers Group of Grafton will be hosting the 12th annual Kids Shopping with Santa at Heritage Village, Dec. 18 and 19. The event will be open to kids through fourth grade and they will be able to shop for up to four family members with the price of $2 per gift item. Money generated will go back into […]

Community Christmas Eve party to be held

This 34th annual event is for those in the community who will be alone on Christmas Eve. The party will be held at St. John the Evangelist Parish Center on Dec. 24, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The party has always been a time when people of all faiths can gather together in a time of fellowship and celebrate […]

#DemmyDanglesCancer Hockey Tournament

The 2nd annual # DemmyDanglesCancer Hockey Tournament presented by the Chad Demers Foundation will be held Dec. 21-22 at Grafton Centennial Center. The tournament begins at 8 a.m., Saturday, and runs through 4 p.m., Sunday, with a meal served by Beth’s Home Cookin’ from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday.