Obituary | Lorraine Mathieu of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Lorraine Mathieu, 82 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at her residence. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN and one hour prior to the service.… Continue reading Obituary | Lorraine Mathieu of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

BLIZZARD WARNING ISSUED FOR NW MINNESOTA AND EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA UNTIL FRIDAY NIGHT

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Blizzard Warning for northwest Minnesota from Thursday from 9:00 p.m. to Friday, 6:00 p.m., with a Wind Chill Warning going into effect at noon on Saturday, December 24.   The warning includes West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, West Marshall, Wiklin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail,… Continue reading BLIZZARD WARNING ISSUED FOR NW MINNESOTA AND EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA UNTIL FRIDAY NIGHT

Most municipal liquor stores In northwest Minnesota were profitable in 2021, state reports

GOODRIDGE, Minn. – Like many city-owned bars in Minnesota, the municipal liquor store in Goodridge saw business bounce back in 2021. After two years of net losses, it turned a net profit of $35,177, according to the annual municipal liquor store report released by the Minnesota Auditor’s Office. Shannon Moen, Goodridge city clerk, credits the… Continue reading Most municipal liquor stores In northwest Minnesota were profitable in 2021, state reports

Obituary | Carolyn Schmitz of Fosston, Minnesota

Carolyn Schmitz

Carolyn Schmitz of Fosston, MN formerly of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with… Continue reading Obituary | Carolyn Schmitz of Fosston, Minnesota

Obituary | Laura Sue Dodson of Plummer, Minnesota

Laura Sue Dodson

Plummer, Minnesota – Laura Sue Dodson returned to God peacefully at a hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, on December 7, 2022, at age 86. Her loving family was with her during her last hospital stay and held her hand at the time of her death. A Memorial Service will be held on December 21st at… Continue reading Obituary | Laura Sue Dodson of Plummer, Minnesota

Obituary | Geraldine “Gerry” Mae Lindemoen of Newfolden, Minnesota

Geraldine “Gerry” Lindemoen

Geraldine “Gerry” Lindemoen, 90 years, 11 months, and 10 days old, of Newfolden, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will be from 5–7 pm, with a Prayer Service at 7 pm, Monday, December 19, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Middle River, MN.… Continue reading Obituary | Geraldine “Gerry” Mae Lindemoen of Newfolden, Minnesota

Obituary | David Morken of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

David Morken, 90 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the Thief River Care Center with his loving family by his side. The service to celebrate David’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls with… Continue reading Obituary | David Morken of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Obituary | William “Bill” Gustafson of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota

William “Bill” Gustafson

William “Bill” Gustafson, 67, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN. William Robert Gustafson was born November 12, 1955, in Virginia, MN the son of Wilho Engelbert and Bernice Lillian (Martinson) Gustafson. He attended Cook, MN High School and made his… Continue reading Obituary | William “Bill” Gustafson of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota

WINTER STORM WATCH ISSUED FOR NW MINNESOTA & EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, North Dakota has issued a Winter Storm Watch for portions of northwest Minnesota and eastern North Dakota from Monday night through late Wednesday night.    The watch includes the Minnesota cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge. … Continue reading WINTER STORM WATCH ISSUED FOR NW MINNESOTA & EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA

Obituary | Shirley Busse of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Shirley Busse

Shirley Busse of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday December 17, 2022  at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Thomas Puffe Officiating.… Continue reading Obituary | Shirley Busse of Thief River Falls, Minnesota