11/28/2025
The Hidden Dangers of Vaping: What Everyone Should Know
Vaping is often marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, but growing research shows it carries serious risk; especially for teens, young adults, and pregnant women. While vape devices may appear harmless, the chemicals inside them and the...
11/26/2025
Matthew Paul Lewis was born on October 18, 1968, in Petoskey, Michigan. Matt is survived by his wife, Mavis Lewis of MN, his stepdaughters, Renea Battistella of MN, and Anna Langley (Benett) of GA. Six grandchildren, Maeghan Moore (Cody) of GA; Kaitlyn Wyenberg (Logan) of WI; Noah Langley (U.S....
11/24/2025
Wayne Benbo, age 74, of Winger, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 23rd, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 29th, at Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindal, MN with the Jamie Morvig, SAM officiating...
11/24/2025
Sandra “Sandy” Bragg
Age 78 | Grygla, Minnesota
Sandra “Sandy” Bragg, 78, of Grygla, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, at her home with her loving family by her side.
Sandy was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Harry and Mabel (Levang) McLean, and...
11/24/2025
America's Education Week-November 17-21, 2025, “celebrates the wide range and incredible team of support professionals who help our students succeed-from the para-educators and clerical staff to the bus drivers, technical specialist and student service workers. Every one of them plays a vital role...
11/24/2025
MINNESOTA STARWATCH FOR DECEMBER 2025
By Deane Morrison
As 2025 draws to a close, the bright winter stars are assembling in the east earlier and earlier, along with Jupiter, which outshines all of them.
Jupiter appears over the northeastern horizon a couple of hours after nightfall....
11/24/2025
“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol
Question: I want to make sure my child is safe in the car, but I’ve heard that some car seats sold online are fake or don’t meet U.S. safety standards. How can I tell if a car seat is unsafe?
Answer: Good question. I reached out...
11/23/2025
Walter Henry “Walt” Eyster, Jr., 94, of Bagley, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center.
Walter was born on September 15, 1931, to Walter Henry Sr. and Grace (Stough) Eyster. Throughout his life, he lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and California before...
11/23/2025
Olin Flateland, age 75, of Fosston, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 20th, at Essentia First Care Living Center in Fosston. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29th, at Sand Valley Lutheran Church in Trail, MN with Dawn Hanson officiating. Interment will be in...
11/23/2025
John Jensen, age 66, of Fargo, ND and formerly of Detroit Lakes and Frazee, passed away on Saturday, November 22nd, at Hia Heather’s House in Fargo, ND. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13th, at the Carlin Funeral Home in Fosston. Arrangements are with Carlin...