2021-10-13 E-Edition

School district plans improvements for athletic complex

Career tech center applies for grant

GRAFTON—Due to the influx of state and federal funds Grafton School District is set to make some improvements to its athletic complex, primarily the track surrounding the football field. The capital improvement project comes on the heels of a 10.52 reduction in mills by Grafton School Board so the project is a direct result of surplus funds the district needs […]

Scare Oaks Haunted Woods

Some of the bodies in the cemetery are in pretty rough shape, but the Zombie Apocalypse remains in full gear.

Soil conservation pitches county commission

District seeks ARPA funding

COUNTY—Walsh County Commission continues to hear requests from entities looking for assistance through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. Sarah Johnston of Walsh County Soil Conservation District (WCSCD) was the latest in a string of those looking for a portion of the county’s ARPA funds. Other agencies who have recently pitched the commission have included Polar, who would […]

Council hopes to pursue EDC director with JDA

Appoints Allen, Droog, Wurgler to committee

GRAFTON—Mayor ChrisWest made a proposal at Monday’s City Council meeting to shake up the the Mayor’s Committee on Economic Development by removing three of the council members who sit on the committee and have them replaced by people from the private sector. West suggested replacing council members Chris Lipsh, Phil Ray and Don Hutson with Kim Droog of Legacy Accounting, […]

North Dakota crop progress report

Sugarbeet harvest behind schedule

For the week ending October 10, 2021, there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 27 percent very short, 27 percent short, 41percent adequate, and 5 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 36 percent very short, 29 percent short, 32 percent adequate, and 3 percent surplus. Field Crops Report: […]

Bake sale, meal event on Oct. 14

St. Thomas Preservation Society will be hosting a bake sale and meal on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 4-7 p.m., at the St. Thomas Legion. There will be baked items, lefse and homemade items available. Serving barbecue or marinated turkey on a bun, chips, lemonade and a bar for $8. Extra barbecue or marinated turkey on a bun $3. Proceeds will […]

Benefit planned for Lund family

Baked potato bar benefit for the Jeremy Lund family is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Minto Community Center. The benefit will include a silent auction to be held in conjunction with the benefit. To donate items call or text Ann Pohanka at 701-331- 9086. All proceeds will go to the Lund family to help with […]

Minto Fire and Rescue to host Trunk or Treat

Minto Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will host Trunk or Treat Sunday, Oct. 17, from 2-4 p.m., in the Minto Fire Department lot. Free will “Fill the Boot” donation for the department will be taken at the event. Everyone is welcome to attend. To register to have a trunk or treat vehicle at the event, text name to 701-360-2444. Trunk […]

Northland Rescue mission coming to Grafton

Northland Rescue Mission Mobile Food Pantry will be in Grafton, Tuesday, Oct. 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m., located in the parking lot just north of city hall at 29 East Third Street. Individuals and families may receive one box of food per month, per household. No need to call ahead, just bring a photo I.D. and a form of […]