Tri County Canary

Services for Keith Robert Lorentzen

01/27/2016

Keith Lorentzen, 54, of Grygla, MN died suddenly on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN with Rev. Vicki Saude-Worthington officiating. Visitation will be...

The Win-E-Mac Patriots are pictured here after their coach purchased one duck for each player just before the game.

Bucks for Ducks campaign at the Clearbrook-Gonvick High School a success

01/26/2016

The third annual Bucks for Ducks campaign was a success this year as the Clearbrook-Gonvick High school iMPACT students doubled their donations. Previously the students have raised $500 and this year they decided to double that goal to $1000. They reached the goal in just three days. Approximately...

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....