From historic reenactments to community festivals and concerts, this rolling calendar tracks the evolving slate of Semiquincentennial celebrations scheduled across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Have an event to add? Email us at america250@forumcomm.com. 🦬January 18 – February 21 Bismarck, North Dakota Event: Vinterfest – Northern Plains National… Continue reading Your regional guide to America’s 250th anniversary celebrations – Detroit Lakes Tribune-Obit
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Janet Lillian Deseth (Loff) – TRF News-Obit
Ready, set, give: Nonprofit organizations gear up for annual Giving Hearts Day – TRF News-Obit
GRAND FORKS – The nonprofit organization Growing Hope in Pembina County has set a $50,000 goal – the largest ever – for this year’s Giving Hearts Day, according to Brenda Anderson, president. The charity, which provides funds to county residents who are battling cancer, will be among nearly 650 nonprofits participating in the annual philanthropic… Continue reading Ready, set, give: Nonprofit organizations gear up for annual Giving Hearts Day – TRF News-Obit
Robert J Middagh – TRF News-Obit
Patricia Krolak – TRF News-Obit
May. 10, 1937 – Jan. 06, 2026 NEW PRAGUE, Minn. – Patricia Krolak, 88, Stephen, Minn. died Tuesday, Jan. 6, in Mala Strana Assisted Living in New Prague, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 13 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Stephen, MN. Visitation will be from… Continue reading Patricia Krolak – TRF News-Obit
Larry Stauss – TRF News-obit
Jun. 14, 1944 – Feb. 02, 2026 EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. – Larry Stauss, 81, East Grand Foks, Minn. died Monday, Feb. 2, in his home. Memorial Service: Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:00 am at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in East Grand Forks, MN. Visitation: One hour before service time in the church. Arrangements… Continue reading Larry Stauss – TRF News-obit
Lyle Long – TRF News-obit
May. 20, 1935 – Feb. 09, 2026 FARGO, N.D. – Lyle Long, 90, Grand Forks, N.D. died Monday, Feb. 9, in HIA Hospice House. Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Evangelical Free Church, Grand Forks. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the… Continue reading Lyle Long – TRF News-obit
Robert “Bob” Hetler – TRF News-obit
Oct. 13, 1943 – Feb. 09, 2026 VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Robert “Bob” Hetler, 82, Valley City, N.D. died Monday, Feb. 9. A memorial service for Bob will be held Friday, February 13 at 2:00 PM at Faith Lutheran Church, Valley City. Visitation will be the hour prior to the service and a chance to… Continue reading Robert “Bob” Hetler – TRF News-obit
Donna Purcell – TRF News
Donna Purcell of Bemidji, Minn., formerly of East Grand Forks, Minn., died Friday, January 23, 2026, at Sanford Health Neilson Place in Bemidji. She was 75. The youngest child of Frank and Agnes (Telle) Klint, Donna Louise Klint was born on April 5, 1950, in Grand Forks, N.D. She attended public schools in… Continue reading Donna Purcell – TRF News
Eunice Wunderlich – TRF News
Eunice D. Wunderlich, 92, Velva, ND, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026. Eunice is survived by her daughters, Colleen Wunderlich, Bismarck, Joan (Monte) Hansen, Velva, Jan Wunderlich, Grand Forks, Julie Wunderlich, Grand Forks and special friend Tom Mathis, and Cheri Gackle (Robert) Velva; granddaughters, Erin (Rod) Taylor, Richfield, MN and Cailin Gackle, two great-grandsons,… Continue reading Eunice Wunderlich – TRF News