2018-09-05

Spoilers struggle against Deacons on the road

Grafton held scoreless in second game of 2018

The Grafton Spoilers traveled to Fargo last Friday to take on the Fargo Shanley Deacons in a Class AA matchup. The Spoilers were held scoreless and sent home with a tough 49-0 loss. “A few mistakes really allowed Shanley to grab the momentum,” said Grafton head coach David Muhonen. “We forced a turnover on their first possession, only to give […]

Millennial Views



John McCain Oh writer’s block, how you strike at the worst times! Most times I have a few ideas floating around throughout the week, sometimes I have none, or a continuing thought from my previous column. Well, this week my continuing thought is still on the life and death of American hero John McCain. This past week the memorial service […]

Extension Exchange




Are canned foods good for you? Having a pantry stocked with canned fruits and vegetables allows you to provide healthful meals for your family, even on busy days when your time is limited. Canned fruits and veggies are convenient, easy to prepare and nutritious. While many people believe that canned fruits and vegetables aren’t as healthful as fresh fruits and […]

Labor, other neglected days of honor



Out of the bitter labor-management conflicts of the 1880s and 1890s evolved what is known today as Labor Day, passed into law in 1894. But it has gone the way of several other holidays, honored more for its shopping opportunities than recognition of working people. Few spend Memorial Day honoring the defenders of the realm. Presidents Washington and Lincoln were […]

Days Gone By



The Sept. 3 1970, Walsh County Record featured this photo of Mrs. Lila Miekle, Grafton, center, presiding president at the meetings of the State Credit Bureau Association in Grafton. Bernard J. Duffy, left, president-treasurer and general manager of the member-owned Credit Bureaus of St. Paul MN, and Joseph Loukota of Indianapolis, right, assistant director of Associated Credit Bureaus,Inc., Midwestern Region, […]

Turning back the clock



60 years Mayor Bill Offutt of Grafton warned the parents to be extra careful with their children while there was heavy construction in town. Constuction crews worked to improve the roads, continue housing projects and to build gate crossings across the two railroads. Registration for Walsh County Schools was in full force as the school year for Minto, Grafton and […]

Political Cartoon



Tariffs on newspapers

RECORD EDITORIAL

Stop Tariffs on Printers & Publishers (STOPP), a coalition of printers, publishers, retailers, paper suppliers and distributors, welcomed the U.S. International Trade Commission’s (ITC) decision to terminate duties currently being applied to uncoated groundwood paper, or newsprint, imports from Canada and issued the following statements: “Today is a great day for American journalism. The ITC’s decision will help to preserve […]

David Park Symington

Mesa, Arizona

David Symington, 88, Neche and Mesa, Arizona, passed away Aug. 30, 2018, at Home Sweet Home in Mesa. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, Cavalier. Visitation at the church for one hour before the service. Burial will be held in Bruce Cemetery, Neche. David Park Symington was born July 11, […]

Lavaughn Cernik

West Fargo

Lavaughn “ Vonnie” Cernik, 77, West Fargo, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo. Lavaughn Del Nygard was born Aug. 10, 1941, on a farm near Edinburg, daughter of Edwin and Alda (Steen) Nygard. She was raised there and graduated from Edinburg High School in 1959. After high school she moved to Grafton. On May 27, 1961, […]