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Michelle Paulson
Michelle Paulson, 44, Hoople, passed away July 1, 2024. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 6, at First Lutheran Church of Hoople. Michelle Lee Nickel was born April 9, 1980, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Laura and David Nickel. She grew up in Phoenix until she and her family moved to Olympia, Washington. She worked at Ruby Tuesday and married Robert Paulson Dec. 22, 2007. The family moved to Hoople in 2010.
Investment broker charged with felony robbery
Edward D. Jones registered representat ive Matthew Robert Clapp, 43, of Grafton, was in Northeast District Court July 15, seeking bond on a felony robbery charge for events that took place early Sunday morning on July 13 at Tom’s Lounge in Forest River. Clapp was released from custody on Monday after paying 10 percent of a $5,000 secured bond. According […]
Spoilers heading to semifinals
The No. 1 Grafton Post 41 Spoilers lined up against No. 4 Midway-Minto (M-M) Post 201 in their first game of the District 5 tournament Tuesday morning in Park River for a game that came down to the wire. M-M’s defense held strong throughout the first four innings, keeping the Spoilers scoreless while taking a 4-run lead. Grafton responded with […]
Midway-Minto advances over Larimore
The Midway-Minto (M-M) Post 201 American Legion baseball team went into day one of the District 5 tournament as the No. 4 seed and lined up against No. 5 Larimore Post 97 in the tournament opener Monday afternoon in Park River. After a slow start for both teams with neither scoring the first three innings, Post 201 dominated the fourth […]
Local student achieves top 10 honors at national conference
Grafton High School announced that Mia Kasprick, has achieved a remarkable Top 10 finish at the FCCLA National leadership conference held in Seattle from June 27- July 3. Competing against the best and brightest students from across the country, Mia demonstrated exceptional skill and knowledge in the Career Investigation STAR event. Mia has been actively involved in FCCLA for 4 […]
LaVerne Costello
LaVerne A. Mahar Costello, age 86 of Minto, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. LaVerne Anne Mahar Costello was born Nov. 29, 1937, in Grafton, daughter of the late Richard and Sylvia ( Wysocki) Mondry. She graduated from Minto High School and attended Moorhead State University. LaVerne was united in marriage to Donald Mahar on July 18, 1956, in Minto. The couple made their home in Minto, Hensel and Cavalier. She worked at Pembina County Memorial Hospital and Wedgewood Manor in Cavalier. In 1988, the couple moved to Grand Forks where she worked for Energy and Environmental Research Center. LaVerne then worked for the Rehab Hospital in Grand Forks in 1992. Donald died Jan. 11, 1996. She continued to make her home in Grand Forks. LaVerne was united in marriage to Jim Costello on Oct. 19, 2001. The couple lived on Jim’s family farm where they continued to live until the time of her death.
Hospital partners with University of North Dakota medical school
GRAFTON—Back in 2020, officials from the University of North Dakota’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences (UND SMHS) in Grand Forks toured the new addition at Unity Medical Center (UMC). It was a goal of UMC leadership to partner with the state’s only medical school to have students gain real life experience regarding what it is like to work in […]
Andrew ‘Andy’ Gire
Andrew C. “Andy” Gire, age 43 of Park River, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at First Care Health Center of Park River. Andy was born Nov. 24, 1980, in Grafton, son of Tim and Teresa (Fjeld) Gire. He grew up and attended school in Park River, graduating from Park River High School. He attended NDSCS in Wahpeton for two years before returning to Park River. Upon returning to Park River he worked several jobs before starting at Park River Implement in 2009. He was united in marriage to Monique Lopez on Dec. 6, 2023, in Park River. He continued working as a precision farming specialist and ag diesel mechanic until his health forced him to quit working in November of 2023.
One Dead, Another Injured in Motorcycle Crash near Bathgate, ND
A Cavalier, North Dakota motorcycle driver has life-threatening injuries and faces charges for killing his passenger after crashing into a deer Friday night. Investigators say deer came out of the ditch on County Road 4, about 4 Miles east of Bathgate and into the path of 43-year-old Robert Winkler’s motorcycle. 43-year-old Jenny Halldorson of Hamilton, North Dakota was thrown from the bike and died at the scene. No helmets were worn. He is in Pembina County Memorial Hospital in and faces charges of driving under revocation and driving without liability insurance.
Names released in deadly northeast North Dakota motorcycle crash
CAVALIER, N.D. (KFGO) – The Highway Patrol has released names in a deadly crash in northeast North Dakota Friday night. Jenny Halldorson, 43 of Hamilton, was a passenger on a motorcycle that hit a deer on a county road around 11 p.m. Halldorson was thrown from the motorcycle and died at the scene.
Victims identified in deadly motorcycle crash in Pembina County
PEMBINA COUNTY, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified two people involved in a motorcycle crash with a deer. It happened around 11:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, on Pembina County Road 4, about 4 miles east of Bathgate. Troopers say a deer came out...
Tuesday's Canton City Junior Tennis Tournament results
CANTON CITY JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT TUESDAY'S RESULTS 10U singles: Corrin d. Obyrne 6-1, 6-0; Blake d. Tadayon 6-0, 6-0.Girls 12U singles: Allen d. Staub 6-2, 6-1.Boys 14U singles: Probhakaran d. Printz 6-1, 6-0.Girls 16U singles: Balcom d. Myricks 6-4, 6-1; E. Smith d. Obyrne 7-5, 6-3; Finefrock def. Wadley 3-6, 6-3, 1-0 (4); Williams...
Schneider Hospital investigating ransomware cyberattack
ST. THOMAS — Local and federal investigators are assessing a ransomware cyberattack on Schneider Hospital that occurred Sunday morning, according to hospital CEO Tina Comissiong. “We want to assure the community that we will continue to provide all patient care services during this time. However, we regret to inform...
Park board delivers signatures to city auditor’s office
PARK RIVER—Park River residents will head to the polls for a special election Sept. 16 to decide on whether or not to increase the sales tax by half a percent to fund activities related to the city’s park board budget. According to Park River City Auditor Nancy Thompson, a group of people from the community formed a committee and went […]
Russell Schumacher
Russell Schumacher, 81, Drayton, passed away June 19, 2024. Services will be held Aug. 23, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Drayton with burial in Zion Cemetery, Acton Township. There will be a gathering for family and friends the evening of Aug. 22, at 5 p.m. at Hastings Landing restaurant in Drayton.
Public Notices
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WALSH COUNTY STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN F. KOSOBUD, DECEASED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nicole Nielsen has been appointed personal representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Todd D. Burianek at 53 West 5th Street, Grafton, North Dakota 58237 or filed with the Court.
Three northwest Minnesota service stations receive Minnesota Department of Agriculture grant money
(KNOX) – Argyle Clark in Argyle; Hallock Cenex in Hallock; and Station 59 in Thief River Falls are three of 16 Minnesota service stations to receive $3 million in grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to increase access to… and sales of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol.
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