After 911 he felt the need to join the military again. The Marine Corps had limited options for the reserves, so he joined the Army reserves serving in that capacity from 2001-2009 being honorably ...

“Seeing these projects in person is important as the committee evaluates needs across the state,” Sen. Johnson said. “Whether it’s visible cracks in a building, hearing residents’ concerns about ...

To understand who Neil was as a person, one needs only to understand the simple joy in sharing stories and laughter around a campfire with friends and family. He was a kind and warm man, who brought ...

Funeral for Clarence will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Oklee, MN with SAM Lindi Christianson officiating. Burial will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic ...

Lloyd Dale Knutson was born on October 1, 1936, to Henry and Henrietta (Fillipi) Knutson in Warren, MN. He died on October 2, 2025, at the age of 89 and 1 day at the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center ...

Bruce was born on September 13, 1949, in Crookston, MN, to William and Lorraine (Scott) Kaupang. He grew up in the Winger area and graduated from McIntosh-Winger High School. In May of 1969, he was ...

Fire Prevention Week provides opportunity for wildfire prevention education across Minnesota As part of a national Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5-11) campaign, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ...

The platform will launch using the current Grygla Eagle Newspaper Facebook page, which will soon be rebranded as The Northern Neighbor. I’ll also be launching a YouTube channel featuring interviews, ...

Like so many small, hometown newspapers across the country, we’ve faced growing financial challenges over the past several years. Advertising dollars, which have always been the backbone of keeping a ...

Wes met the love of his life, Linda Diane Frethem, in 1970 at the Winger town hall dance. Four years later Wesley and Linda were married on June 14, 1974, at Hope Lutheran Church. They were blessed ...

She was born on June 3, 1941, in Erskine, Minnesota to Ina and Willie Benson. She is survived by her children, Wendell (Lucy) Paulson, Shari Parent, and Jeff (Lisa) Paulson; her sister, Kay (Wayne) ...

Bernard Plante was born May 21, 1953 in Red Lake Falls, MN son of Samuel and Mable (Boucher) Plante. He was baptized and confirmed at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN. He attended ...