Tri County Canary

Stephanie and Krist Olson, Pennington County’s representatives.

Local leaders participate in Extension program

01/26/2016

Roseau, Minn. – Krist and Stephanie Olson, Thief River Falls are Pennington County’s representatives and Sarah and Jeremy Hovde, Fertile are East Polk County’s representatives in the Red River Valley Emerging Leadership Program. Alumni of the program from the county nominated them to take part in...

Services for Wilford (Bud) Julian Sorenson

01/25/2016

Wilford (Bud) Julian Sorenson was born November 14, 1922 in Grygla, MN to Mollie and Melvin Sorenson. He passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on January 22, 2016 at the age of 93. Growing up there he met and married the love of his life Irene Sletten and eventually moved...

Services for Dennis Paul Lundmark

01/25/2016

Dennis Paul Lundmark passed gently into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 at his home in Colorado, ending his valiant 46 month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and loyal friend to many. He is survived by his wife, Sally Lundmark...

Services for Norma Hazelton

01/21/2016

Norma Hazelton was born on March 3, 1924 to parents Arthur and Alma (Olson) Anderson on a small farm near Gonvick, MN. Norma passed away peacefully on January 19, 2016 at the Lynwood Nursing Home in Fridley, MN. Norma attended Lincoln Country School grades 1-8 and graduated from Fosston High...

Services for "J.O." James Prestebak

01/20/2016

“J.O.” James Ole Prestebak passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Golden LivingCenter - Moorhead, MN at the age of 59. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 22, 2016 at Faith Lutheran Church, Goodridge, MN with Rev. Philip Johnson officiating. Burial will be...

Earl Swenson celebrates 95th birthday

01/19/2016

On January 16, family and friends helped Earl Swenson celebrate his 95th birthday at Earl & Bergit’s home in Oklee. Earl was born on January 15, 1921 in a farmhouse north of Oklee and has resided in and near Oklee all his life. Earl continues to operate Swenson Trailer Sales and Oklee Mini-...

A place to call home while you’re away from your home

01/19/2016

The former Freedom Living Center in Oklee has recently been transformed into the Oklee Inn and Fitness Center. The owners have been working hard to make it an attractive and comfortable place to stay. Rooms are available at both daily and extended stay rates. Each room comes equipped with a mini-...

Services for Larae Churness

01/18/2016

Larae J. Churness, 57, of Clearbrook, MN, died on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, MN. Funeral service for Larae Churness will be Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 at 11 am. The service will held at Country Faith Church, Clearbrook, MN. Visitation one hour prior....

Services for Rose Bregier

01/15/2016

Rose Alma Bregier, 94 of Red Lake Falls, MN died peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, January 18, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Adam Hamness presiding. ...

Aerial photo showing fans and pit area spread out for over a half mile on the lake.

A different view at the races on Pine Lake

01/12/2016

After the Canary went to press last week we received these photos from Chad Dyrdahl along with the overall attendance and cash payment amounts for the 2016 Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200. 256 cross country entries and 114 radar run and 120cc entries for a total of 370 entries! USXC paid back...