2020-10-28 E-Edition

COVID-19 cases rapidly increase

Walsh County is third in cases per 10,000 people

COUNTY—There was some confusion over the weekend and into the first part of this week that Walsh County’s COVID-19 designation level moved from moderate risk level to high risk. Walsh County Health District Administrator Wanda Kratochvil made it clear by saying the county is not in the red. “The confusion comes from the nursing homes, following Center for Medicare and […]

Botany class spearheads community orchard

Project is result of grant, Erlandson estate

GRAFTON—Agriculture is the life blood of Walsh County and the Red River Valley. Whether it’s economics, social impacts or environmental factors, growing things is the alpha and omega of why people live and work in this part of the world. So from the aspect of what is needed to exist here in this region of North Dakota a good understanding […]

Grafton’s Armory is county’s lone polling site

Polls open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Nov. 3

COUNTY—Walsh County residents are encouraged to get out and vote Tuesday, Nov. 3, and if they plan to vote by mail to have their ballots postmarked no later than Monday, Nov. 2. Walsh County Auditor Kris Andrews reminds everyone that the county’s lone polling site for this year’s presidential election will be held at Grafton Armory for social distancing purposes. […]

Walsh County Achievement Days

Winning the big trophies at the Walsh County Achievement Days are Emily Larson, left, who was the Walsh County Fair Junior Overall Showman and Megan Larson Senior Overall Showman.

First Care Health Center welcomes Dr. Karren

Ophthalmologist practice to begin in November

First Care Health Center (FCHC) in Park River is proud to welcome a new outreach provider, Dr. Landon Karren, DO. Karren is a provider at Altru Health System and specializes in ophthalmology. He provides comprehensive eye care and specializes in treating ocular diseases, such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy, and macular degeneration. He will begin to see patients at Heartland Eye […]

One vehicle accident claims life Sunday

Former Minto man dies at scene

Tony Ebertowski, formerly of Minto and a graduate of Minto High School, died Sunday morning as a result of a one-vehicle accident. According to North Dakota Highway Patrol, Ebertowski, 38, a current resident of Pisek, was driving a 2008 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab pickup south on 135th Avenue NE sometime between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. when he failed to […]

Human Services awards funding to Walsh County Health

Money to be used to combat opioid crisis Walsh County Health District recently was was named to share in the State Opioid Response grant. The two- year grant is through the federal Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration. It provides $4 million per year to North Dakota to support communities across the state in addressing local needs and gaps throughout […]

Walsh County recognizes correctional officers

Moe, Hardy first employees named

Walsh County Chief Correctional Officer Adam Trahan, along with Sheriff Ron Jurgens have imple- mented an award program for correctional officers working at the Law Enforcement Center (LEC). “ I am proud to be a part of this program that honors correc- tional officers for what they have accom- plished through all their hard work,” Trahan said. The first correctional […]

Walsh County Veterans Service Office

Update your information If you use any of the VA benefits or services listed below, you’ll need to contact the department that handles those benefits directly to change your information, such as your mailing address or phone number. For education benefits call 888-442-4551. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CDT. For home loan benefits call 877-827-3702. […]