02/03/2026
Shirley Ann (Turgeon) Cyr died peacefully at her home in Oklee on Monday, February 2nd at the age of 94.
She was born on the family farm in Brooks on January 14th, 1932 to Walter and Alexine (Bergeron) Turgeon. She attended school in Oklee until her Freshman year when she enrolled at St. Joe’s in...
02/03/2026
Phyllis Linder, of rural Plummer passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND on Sunday, February 1, 2026 with her loving family by her side.
Funeral Service to celebrate Phyllis life will be 10:00 AM on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Salem Lutheran Church, rural Oklee, MN with Lindi Christianson...
02/02/2026
Tuesday, February 10 | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
601 Barzen Ave. South, Thief River Falls
Looking for your next career move? Meet with DigiKey’s Talent Acquisition team to explore exciting opportunities in our Product Distribution Center (PDC), from full-time and part-time roles to flexible and summer...
02/02/2026
Sharon Rose Nelson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, gracefully departed this world on January 29, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 12, 1953, Sharon greeted life with an open heart and a resilient spirit, inspiring those...
02/02/2026
Don’t look at me … Steve started it. Oh yes, it’s still us, the supreme court of coffee and anything ridiculous. And yes, we’re ensconced once again within the hallowed halls of the Mule Barn coffee shop. Just about like every morning. But today, Steve, our beloved ranch cowboy and fine-feathered...
02/02/2026
Two hours had passed as I scrubbed, soaked, and scrubbed some more the sticky labels from the poetic looking olive oil jars standing near the window sill. Popping out the plastic pour spout stuck all snug in the rim was easier than anticipated. With a paring knife lodged between the plastic and the...
02/02/2026
Question: I heard about a thing called “Vanessa’s Law” the other day and I wasn’t quite sure what it was all about. I know it has to do with new or young drivers.
Answer: Vanessa Weiss was killed just days before her 16th birthday in May 2003. In her memory, Vanessa's Law was passed a year later....
02/02/2026
Garden Valley Technologies (GVT) will hold its 121st Annual Membership Meeting on June 2, 2026, at 10:30 am at Win-E-Mac School in Erskine, MN, with live viewing available on GVT Local Channels.
GVT uses a petition-based nomination process for Board of Directors candidates. Petition...
02/02/2026
In 2025, Garden Valley Technologies donated $11,080 to local food shelves and community food programs across our service area. In December, the GVT Board of Directors approved $1,000 donations to 10 local food shelves, continuing our commitment to helping neighbors during the...
02/02/2026
Jeffrey Thomasson, age 61, of Hallock, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 29th, at his home. A memorial service will be planned for a later date. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com....