Lyla A. Swenson, 90
Lyla A. Swenson, 90, Detroit Lakes, Minn., and formerly of Lancaster, Minn., was promoted to Glory Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at Oak Crossing, Detroit Lakes. Lyla Vilen was born July 6, 1928 the daughter of Oscar and Thordis (Farbo) Vilen in Granville Township of Kittson County, Minn. Lyla attended Lancaster Public Schools, graduating in 1947.…
Read MoreLT. Col. Robert E. Olson, 73
LTC Robert Erling Olson, 73, St Simons Island, Ga., passed away July 26, 2018 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Bob was born June 26, 1945 in Northwood, N.D., the son of Ione and Orland Olson. He grew up in northern Minnesota where he met his childhood sweetheart, Sandra Finney, and married in 1966. He…
Read MoreLooking into a cold case
By Margie Holmgren Kittson County Deputy Sheriff Matt Vig and Sheriff Steve Porter are looking into a 23 year old missing persons case. In 1995, 41 year old Becky Jo Look went missing from Halma, Minn. Look was last seen in October of 1995 but wasn’t reported missing until February 1996 by her daughter.…
Read MoreGregory Quiner
Gregory G. Quiner, 57, Brooklyn Park, Minn., took his last motorcycle ride home from Q Shop Inc. on July 24, 2018. He was respected by many for his work ethic, his welding skill, and his genuine and selfless concern for others. He is survived by his love of…
Read MoreAn Ashley Hewitt update: See her in TRF Aug. 4th
(Above Left) Ashlee Hewitt (left) and Whitney Duncan formed their musical group “Post Monroe”. They will be performing in Thief River Falls at RiverFest Saturday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m. (Above Right )- Ashlee Hewitt and Jordan Coon, whom Ashlee chose on the reality television show, The Proposal. The Proposal is on ABC on…
Read MoreMeet new Veterans Service Officer Wayne Jacobson
Wayne Jacobson, new veterans service officer for Kittson County is pictured in his Karlstad home with wife, Corienne. Corienne is well-known in the area as a pianist for church functions. (Enterprise Photo by Linda Andersen) By Linda Andersen “I felt I could help the veterans of Kittson County,” said new Kittson County Veterans Service Officer,…
Read MorePeter H. Mortenson, 78
Peter H. Mortenson, 78, Kennedy, Minn., passed away at his home Friday, July 13, 2018. Peter Hebert Mortenson was born Nov. 30, 1939 in Hallock, Minn., to Herbert and Helen (Warnes) Mortenson. He was baptized and confirmed in Red River Lutheran Church and grew up in Svea Township of Kittson, County. Peter graduated from Kennedy…
Read MoreOrville Reuben Israelson, 93
Orville Reuben Israelson, 93, Edina, Minn., went home to be with his Lord, Thursday, June 28, 2018. Orville was born to Andrew (Chris) and Minnie (Heinze) on the family farm in the Lake Bronson, Minn., area May 19, 1925. Orville attended school with his siblings in a one room country schoolhouse. He was an avid…
Read MoreA visit to Story Hour
Pastor Marge Landwehr, pastor at the First Presbyterian Church, Hallock, volunteers to read at the Hallock Public Library Story Hour. She loves getting to know the kids and has been volunteering for about two years. (Enterprise Photo by Linda Andersen) By Linda Andersen A visit to a Tuesday morning story hour at the Hallock Public…
Read MoreErvin Gorsuch, 77
Ervin Gorsuch, 77, of Hallock, Minn., passed away at his home Monday, July 2, 2018. Ervin Rueben Gorsuch was born Sept. 20, 1940 in Karlstad, Minn., to William and Ragna (Haugen) Gorsuch, the first of 10 children. He grew to manhood near Karlstad and was raised in the Lutheran faith. He attended school in Karlstad…
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