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The dog prefers the rocks. I prefer not to discuss it

The negotiations were over and the plans were finalized, complete with Jack signing off on the final blueprints.You may remember from a few weeks...

The County Line

My time in office is winding down. I made a point in my re-election campaign materials now almost four years ago (and I have regularly made it...

Squeezing the last bit from the bottle

Most of us enjoy ketchup on our burgers and fries. I know I do. But I never realized ketchup might be a metaphor for a life well lived.I never...

Community Focus

CD7 Republicans endorse Fischbach at annual convention

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Seventh Congressional District (CD7) Republicans held their annual convention to endorse a Republican Congressional Candidate. The...

Saddle up: MnDOT encourages schools and communities to join Bike...

Thousands of Minnesota students are gearing up for Bike and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 6, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation encourages more schools...

Roundleaf bittersweet is on the left compared to native American bittersweet on the right. The roundleaf bittersweet fruit are red with yellow capsules and grow along the entire vine. In comparison, the native American bittersweet fruit are red with orange capsules and just grow at the terminal end of branches. Flower and fruit placement are helpful for identification from late spring flowering to green developing fruit to ripe fruit in fall and winter.

April Weed of the Month–Weed look-a-likes: when this looks a whole...

Even for seasoned botanists and ecologists, there are plenty of moments in the field where a plant can look like a similar species, but the...

Harry's House

Frandsen 04.29.2026

Munchies, Meals and More

I realize it’s almost May, but the weather makes it feel more like chili and bread season rather than soups and salads. The bread sticks have only...

Munchies, Meals and More

I usually associate Cherry bread with the holidays since that’s when I seem to have maraschino cherries on hand. I also use them at Easter because...

Who will you 'see' today?

“Pastor D!” Marcus exclaimed, as he and I walked into the convenience store together, him holding the door for me. “Haven’t seen you in a...

Heads up: The mission really is the point

This week, I found myself around a table of about a dozen faithful people gathered together by a local church that wishes to find a way to live...

Red Flag Warning issued for 29 counties

\The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 29 counties in parts of northwest, west central, and southwest Minnesota effective...

Carole Dianne Hagness, 86

Carole Dianne Hagness (Evanson) passed away on April 12, 2026, in Mesa, AZ. Carole was born on June 15, 1939, in East Grand Forks, MN to the...

Dean Richard "Dick" Gleason, 92

Dean Richard "Dick" Gleason age 92, passed away peacefully, April 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 22, 1933 to Helen...

James “Jim” Lee Dunavan, 88

James “Jim” Lee Dunavan, age 88, of East Grand Forks, MN passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his home.Jim was born December 5, 1937, to...

ASEC Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026

ASEC Board of Directors' Meeting Minutes – March 17, 2026 The regular monthly board meeting was held Tuesday, March 17, 2026 via videoconference....

Fisher School Board Meeting March 17th, 2026

Fisher ISD #600 School Board Minutes March 17th, 2026 Review Bills: 5:30 P.M. Board Meeting: 6:00 P.M. 1.0Call the Meeting to Order 1.1 School...

Informal Probate Estate of Judith Ann Nelson

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF POLK NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 60-PR-26-387 In Re: Estate of Judith Ann Nelson,...

Green Wave softball drop four on the week, fall to 0-4

The East Grand Forks softball team lost all four games last week, dropping a pair at Roseau on April 21 and a home doubleheader against Warroad on...

(photo by Bruce Brierley)
East Grand Forks’ Jakob Stassen (#15) lays down a bunt during a game against Fargo Davies.

Green Wave baseball rally for 4-1 win over Fargo Davies

The East Grand Forks Green Wave scored four runs in the sixth inning to beat Fargo Davies 4-1.Carson McDonald earned the win, striking out seven,...

(photo by Bruce Brierley)
Megan Weiss stretches to try and field a ball against West Marshall.

Eagles softball go 3-1 on the week, improve to 5-3

The Sacred Heart softball team won three of four games last week, sweeping a home doubleheader against West Marshall on April 20 before splitting a...

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