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Tom Stenzel is the owner and operator of Lost River Detailing located in Gonvick. He opened his business in April of this year.

Lost River Detailing now located in Gonvick

08/06/2019

By Bonnie Kichman Is your vehicle in need of a good cleaning? Snow, salt, and mud all take a toll on our vehicles, both inside and out. Tom Stenzel probably appreciates this more than most of us. At Lost River Detailing, Tom provides a wide range of cleaning services that will remove the evidence...

Matson Hoie has his calf settled down at the Clearwater County Fair “Pail Calf” competition last year.

County Fair starts July 31st

07/30/2019

The 113th annual Clearwater County Fair runs July 31 through Aug. 4, and the grandstand entertainment lineup includes: Wednesday: Christian music singer Kent Dudley at 7 p.m. Thursday: Barrel racing, pole bending, and Rhythm and Riding. Rhythm and Riding starts at 7 p.m., with the racing events...

54 people gathered for a photo after the service at Saron Free Lutheran Church’s final service on July 14th. Some were current members, some attended Saron when they were young and some were neighbors of the church who came to share in the memories. A light lunch was served after the service and more memories were shared.

Saron Free Lutheran Church closes after 134 years of service

07/23/2019

On July 14, 2019 another small country church closed its doors bringing to close 134 years of service that began with the first settlers in the area in 1883. Gathered on this very humid and hot July Sunday, 55+ people attended the last service to be held at Saron in a final goodbye. Many came...

Christine Johnson, the three-year-old daughter of Tim and Laura Johnson, was recently diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The family expects that she will require treatment for the next three to four years. A fundraising benefit to help the family with medical bills is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 at Magelssen Elementary. A fundraising motorcycle ride is also planned for that same day. Photo submitted.

Benefit for Christine Johnson July 23

07/09/2019

A benefit fundraiser for Christine Johnson will be held on Tuesday, July 23 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. at Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston. Christine is the three-year-old daughter of Tim and Laura Johnson. She has two older brothers, Carl and Max, an older sister Emily, and a younger brother Andrew...

Services for Ferdinand “Ferdie” Mandt

06/21/2019

Ferdinand “Ferdie” Mandt, age 96, of Bird Island died Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Mount Olivet Careview Home in Minneapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bird Island with Rev. George Schmit as celebrant. Burial is in the...

Congratulations to the first graduating class of McIntosh Senior Living's CNA Training Program. These students were amazing and will do a wonderful job, taking care of people that need them in several communities around Northwest Minnesota. Back row (l-r): Marissa Olson, Cheyenne Bunker, Jasmine Grindeland, Tara Waldal, Rebekah Rose; Front row: Monica Winter, Kristina Egoroff, and Instructor Carissa Affeldt.

CNA / CPR Training Center open in McIntosh

06/18/2019

McIntosh Senior Living recently opened up a Training Center in downtown McIntosh. Taking over the former Win-E-Mac Dental office on the Main Street in McIntosh. The facility recently held an Open House for the public to check things out. The Center will be a great asset for McIntosh and is run by...

David Lee Murphy will be performing live at 8:30 p.m. at the Fully Charged Foundation fundraiser event in Grygla on Friday, June 7th.

David Lee Murphy with special guest Shell Shock LIVE in Grygla THIS FRIDAY, June 7!

06/04/2019

Please come support the Fully Charged Foundation as we raise money to provide scholarships for area youth to pursue careers in the skilled labor trades. The only ticket & entry gate will be on the south end of north Main Street between the Grygla Coop Store and Farmers Union Oil. At this...

Pam Goebel and Shannon Engebretson share a cooperative relationship with each therapist running their own business in Gonvick.

Pam Goebel and Shannon Engebretson, two massage therapists in Gonvick

05/21/2019

By Bonnie Kirchman Two massage therapists with different experiences and backgrounds met this year in Gonvick. Out of that meeting, a cooperative relationship has grown, with each therapist running their own business, while sharing the same space in the Clearwater Life Center of Gonvick. Pam Goebel...

Fully Charged Foundation Scholarships & David Lee Murphy LIVE in Grygla, MN!

05/14/2019

You may have seen a new non-profit organization in NW Minnesota on your social media news feeds and it is gaining a lot of traction to provide scholarships to youth in our area who pursue careers in the skilled labor trades. The Fully Charged Foundation based in Grygla, MN was an idea and vision by...

Gully Tri-Coop Association Board of Directors from left to right: Corey Petterson, Paul Rydeen, Vice President, Dean Hanson, President, Jim Gunvalson, Steve Hughes, Secretary & Treasurer, Cory Carlson and Lon Vettleson.

Gully Tri Coop annual meeting held

04/02/2019

Gully Tri Coop held there annual meeting Saturday March 23rd at the Gully Community Center. Entertainment was provided by Eric Mickelson. The Bethany ladies’ aide provided meals after the meeting to the attendees. President of the Board, Dean Hanson, started off the meeting by thanking all the Coop...