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...
06/14/2026
Joanne Gladden, a beloved wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at her lake home near Mentor, Minnesota. Born on February 17, 1948, in West Liberty, Iowa, Joanne’s life was a testament to dedication,...
06/14/2026
Howard “Howie” Henrickson, a dedicated educator, beloved family man, and respected member of his community, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Born on July 31, 1943, at home in Espelie township with the help of his Aunt Gunda Myrum, Howard lived a life rich...
06/13/2026
Mary L. Foldoe, age 71, of Bagley Minnesota, passed away on June 9th, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.
Mary was born July 16th, 1954 in Williston, North Dakota to Raymond and Adeline Thoring. The family moved to Pinewood, Minnesota in 1960and she spent her life devoted to her family, friends, and...
06/12/2026
Dear Neighbors,
Just like that, session has come and gone. We started about halfway through February and wrapped everything up on May 18. Though Democrats tried to play games through the last weekend, I’m happy to report a lot of their bad ideas were stopped. That’s good news...
06/12/2026
RiverView Foundation’s Golf Classic Raises $26,500 for EKG Machines
Crookston, MN – Seventeen teams hit the links in Crookston for a great cause on Monday, June 8, during the RiverView Foundation’s 21st Annual Golf Classic, raising $26,500 to support the purchase of new EKG (electrocardiogram)...