06/16/2026
In loving memory of TeeJay Ignacio Alvarez (31) of Fosston, MN, grew up in Naytahwaush, MN, which he has always considered home, left this world unexpectedly and started his journey to the spirt world on June, 9th, 2026.
TeeJay was a son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, partner, and...
06/16/2026
Lois Marie Theresa Plante of Winger, MN, formerly of Brooks, MN, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, June 22, 2026 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Oklee, MN with Father Bryan Kujawa presiding.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June...
06/16/2026
Robert Conrad Cloose, 40, of Jamestown, ND passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026
Rob was the kind of person who instantly put you at ease and made you feel welcome. He was quick with a joke - terrible dad jokes were one of his passions. His family was incredibly important to him. His wife of...
06/15/2026
America’s 250th: A “Bagley” Celebration July 3-5
Calendar of Events
ALL EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
3July
8:00am - “Caramel Rolls” until gone
Location: Bagley Senior Center
1:00pm - “America’s 250” Program
Location: Bagley...
06/15/2026
Stay safe while you travel
Staying safe while traveling internationally involves preparation, awareness, and good decision-making. Here are some practical tips.
6 months before you travel: Call a health care clinic or travel clinic for an appointment to make a plan to complete needed vaccines....
06/15/2026
Sunday I got to head to East Grand Forks for the Lake Agassiz Two Cylinder Club annual tractor trek. I believe I wrote about the experience last year. Last year we started out our ride in Winger, MN, and headed to Fertile to Erickson’s Smokehouse. But, in the middle of the ride we got a DOWNPOUR...
06/15/2026
The Sunday School teacher was about to make a point. The idea came that it might be high time to teach a little lesson about little words to the little children. Yes, they were studying His Word, and the teacher wanted to give the children a visual to remember. Having been inspired by a story she’d...
06/15/2026
Recently we left Emily of the fantastic cheekbones and Dewey the accident prone, happily locked together in a kiss after Dewey stumbled over a root.
“Emily,” Dewey said, “I have a confession to make to you. I don’t have a neurotic fascination with manure.”
“You don’t?”
“No.” He kissed her again and...
06/15/2026
Question: I saw last article talking about motorcycles. I know there was a new law last year about lane splitting. Can you write about that?
Answer: Lane splitting and lane filtering was legal in Minnesota as of July 1, 2025. Motorists and motorcyclists need to be aware of this new law and how it...
06/14/2026
Lilah Gladys Churness, 93, of Clearbrook, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehabilitation in Bagley, Minnesota.
Family graveside services will be held at Clearwater Cemetery near Clearbrook.
Lilah will be remembered for her warm smile, her...