Fergus Falls – Amy J. Marfell, 73, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, January 27, 2023, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Amy Jean Schroeder was born November 17, 1949, to Kenneth and Ruby (Bengs) Schroeder in Grand Forks, ND. She attended a one-room Country School in rural Thompson, ND, St. Hilaire Elementary School, and Lincoln High… Continue reading Amy Marfell, 73
Month: January 2023
Cindy Williams (1947–2023), star of Laverne & Shirley
Cindy Williams was an actress best known for starring as Shirley in the classic TV sitcom “Laverne & Shirley.” Died: January 25, 2023 (Who else died on January 25?) Details of death: Died in Los Angeles after a brief illness at the age of 75. We invite you to share condolences for Cindy Williams in our Guest Book. This… Continue reading Cindy Williams (1947–2023), star of Laverne & Shirley
Father of Peeps dies at 98
Ira “Bob” Born was the former president of the candy company Just Born, where he invented Hot Tamales and created the process to mass-produce Peeps. Father of Peeps Born’s father, Sam Born, came to the U.S. from Russia and established Just Born in the early 1920s. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War… Continue reading Father of Peeps dies at 98
screenwriter dies at 70
Gregory Allen Howard was a screenwriter known for writing the screenplays to movies including “Remember the Titans” and “Harriet.” Screenwriter Howard dreamed of being a screenwriter as a young man, but it took him years to find success. The spark of the idea for his first film came when he moved to Alexandria, Virginia. As… Continue reading screenwriter dies at 70
Wind Chill Advisory issued January 31 at 1:32PM CST until February 01 at 10:00AM CST by NWS
NOAA-NWS-ALERTS-MN126631C89570.WindChillAdvisory.126635F43140MN.FGFWSWFGF.77d1b945ffdd95901724162b9e134f2b w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov 2023-01-31T13:32:00-06:00 Actual Alert Public Alert for East Marshall; East Polk; Kittson; Lake Of The Woods; North Beltrami; North Clearwater; Pennington; Red Lake; Roseau; West Marshall; West Polk (Minnesota) Issued by the National Weather Service Met Wind Chill Advisory Expected Minor Likely SAME 2023-01-31T21:00:00-06:00 2023-02-01T10:00:00-06:00 NWS Eastern ND and Grand Forks (Northeastern North Dakota… Continue reading Wind Chill Advisory issued January 31 at 1:32PM CST until February 01 at 10:00AM CST by NWS
Obituary | Kathryn “Kathy” Jean Noreikis of Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Kathryn “Kathy” Noreikis, age 48, of Bovey, MN died Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Grand Rapids, MN. Kathy was born in February 2, 1974 to Jean and Diane Eggerud in Thief River Falls, MN where she grew up and attended school. She moved to the Grand Rapids area in 2003… Continue reading Obituary | Kathryn “Kathy” Jean Noreikis of Grand Rapids, Minnesota
MN State Patrol Roads are still slick and messy this morning.
Roads are still slick and messy this morning. From 9:30 last night to 7:30 this morning, troopers responded to 54 crashes and 95 vehicle spinouts. Please take your time. Wear your seat belt, increase your following distance and don’t get distracted.
MN State Patrol It’s not just troopers who work to keep Minnesota roads safe. Commercial vehicle…
It’s not just troopers who work to keep Minnesota roads safe. Commercial vehicle inspectors (CVIs) also play a key role by educating commercial vehicle drivers and removing unsafe vehicles from the road through enforcement. We are hiring seven CVIs to work at the east metro, Worthington, Cloquet, Red River and Mahnomen weigh stations These are… Continue reading MN State Patrol It’s not just troopers who work to keep Minnesota roads safe. Commercial vehicle…
MN State Patrol Are you looking for a new career that is both challenging and rewarding? Conside…
Are you looking for a new career that is both challenging and rewarding? Consider becoming a Capitol security officer. Our Capitol security officers play a critical role in providing safety and security to everyone who works at or visits the State Capitol complex. These are non-sworn positions. Learn more and apply at: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/search-for-jobs/.
MN State Patrol We are hiring seven commercial vehicle inspectors to work at the east metro, Wor…
We are hiring seven commercial vehicle inspectors to work at the east metro, Worthington, Cloquet, Red River and Mahnomen weigh stations. This is a great opportunity for you to help keep our roads safe by educating commercial vehicle drivers and removing unsafe vehicles and drivers from the road through enforcement. It comes with good pay… Continue reading MN State Patrol We are hiring seven commercial vehicle inspectors to work at the east metro, Wor…