2017-10-11

Minto class of 1967



Attending a 50-year reunion of the Minto High School class of 1967 recently were, front from left, Mary Ellen (Narloch) Campbell, Linda (Vavrovsky) Slominski, Mary (Rudnik) Mondry, Barbara (Shelquist) Schultz and Sue (Kilichowski) Johnson. Row 2: Greg Gudajtes, Herman Barta, Margaret (Burianek) Gudajtes, Ron Spale and George Tibert. Back: Mike Janda, Larry Vavrovsky, Mike Campbell, Danny Schanilec and John Gudajtes.

Edinburg couple to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary



Gary and Catherine Paulson of Edinburg will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house in their honor. The celebration will be held Sunday, October 22, from 1-4 p.m., at the Edinburg Community Center in Edinburg. The event is being hosted by the couples’ family: daughters, Jeanette (Ron) Gemmill, Julie (Chris) Byron, and granddaughters, Amber and Chloe Gemmill, all […]

Open class exhibitors welcome at Walsh County Fair



The Walsh County Fair is coming up quickly! Area residents are encouraged to consider exhibiting. The Open Class Home Economics Division is calling for entries. There are entry categories for baked foods, canned foods, needlework, woodworking, plants, quilts, china painting, embroidered items and much more. Everyone is welcome to exhibit. There is a special junior division for people under the […]

Club News



Grafton American Legion Auxiliary Elaine Broker, volunteer coordinator for the Walsh County Food Pantry, was speaker at Grafton American Legion Auxiliary’s October meeting. Broker explained how the pantry works – from distribution, to qualifications to receive assistance and volunteer help. Auxiliary members brought donations to the meeting. Community service chairperson Sonia Midgarden reminded members to save pop tops, continue acts […]

Birthdays



October 12Jackie Thompson, GraftonChristine Steinfeldt, GraftonOctober 13Laurie Anderson, Fisher,MinnesotaZachary Boura, Grand ForksOctober 17Penelope Slominski (4),MintoOctober 18Karl Dahlgren, Grafton October 20Dustin Czapiewski, FargoOctober 22Franceen Maroney, AppleValley, MinnesotaOctober 23Kelly Lessard, GraftonGerry McGregor, BismarckOctober 24Randy Pederson, GraftonOctober 25Randy Sevigny, Grafton

Dabble with Dell



It seems this month is the beginning of cooler – or should I say cold days. How nice it is to come in from outdoors and have a hot meal such as a pot of chili or soup. This beef soup in a crock pot is good. Beef Soup2 pounds soup meat (piecesof beef)Couple soup bones4-5 peppercorns5 or 6 carrots, […]

Park River holds public hearing for 15.79 percent tax increase

2018 budget approved

Park River city council met Thursday for a public hearing regarding a 15.79 percent tax increase and to approve the 2018 budget. Attending the meeting were mayor Dan Stenvold, councilmembers Mike Lorton, Arvid Knudson and Keith Anderson. City assessor/ deputy auditor Ann Berg and city coordinator/ auditor, administrator Nancy Thompson were also in attendance along with public works director Dennis […]

C’mon ref



Grafton Police Chief Tony Dumas keeps the peace on the field after he calls a runner short of a first down then flips the ball to his partner during the youth football jamboree held Saturday in Grafton.

Grafton EDC gets peek at Burgum Main Street Initiative

Governor wants data

The Economic Development Committee (EDC) met last Wednesday at 7 a.m. at city hall in Grafton for their regular monthly meeting. In attendance were Chris Lipsh, Don Hutson, Phil Ray, Jayce Schumacher and Kristi Jelinek. Others present were mayor Chris West, city administrator Nick Ziegelmann and city auditor Connie Johnson. Andy Petersen and Keith Bjorneby were not present. After approval […]

County Court Report



AUGUST 2017 DISPOSITIONS Kevin James Ellingson, Grafton, drove or in actual physical control of motor vehicle (2nd offense). Defendant shall pay $1750 in fines and fees. Defendant must obtain a chemical dependency evaluation and file the same with the clerk of court within 45 days Defendant must comply with its recommendations subject to right to hearing before this court if […]