Cheryl Gunnarson, 57
Cheryl Lynn Gunnarson, 57, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Kittson Memorial Nursing Home in Hallock, Minn., after a very courageous battle with cancer. Her mom was by her side. Cheryl was born on Jan. 4, 1969, in Hallock, to Wallace and Shirley (Hickok) Gunnarson. Cheryl lived in Lake Bronson with…
Read MoreDavid Anderson Giles, 95
David Anderson Giles, 95, of Columbus, Ga., passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. Dave was born to Arthur and Margaret Giles in Duluth, Minn., on Jan. 7, 1931. He was the third of four children. His father was a Presbyterian minister at Orelans Presbyterian Church, Orleans, Minn., Kittson County, where he met David’s mother…
Read MoreDavid Danielson, 79
David Leon Danielson, 79, of Lake Bronson, Minn., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with family by his side. Those who knew him will always remember him as kind, funny and a private person. David was born May 1, 1947, to Guy and Grace (Haugeland) Danielson in Hallock, Minn. David graduated from Lake…
Read MoreLois M. Johnson, 84
Lois Maureen (Peterson) Johnson, 84, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, surrounded by family at Eventide in Moorhead, Minn. Lois was born on Aug. 26, 1941, in Hallock Minn., to Martha (Hostrup) and David Peterson. She graduated from Hallock High School in 1959. After graduation she moved to Minneapolis to work at the Star…
Read MoreJamie Sue Hemmes, 36
In loving memory of our Angel, Jamie Sue Hemmes, with heavy hearts we share her passing peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. Jamie Sue was born on Oct. 4, 1989, at the Cavalier Hospital. She went to school in Hallock, Minn., and loved it. Jamie’s first year at school, her grandma…
Read MoreAnthony ‘AJ’ Driscoll, 56
Anthony “AJ” Driscoll, 56, of Lancaster, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Anthony “AJ” Driscoll was born Aug. 8, 1969, in Grand Forks, N.D., to JoAnn (Austin) and Patrick Driscoll. He graduated from Alvarado High School in 1988. He attended East Grand Forks Technical College and obtained his CDL. On June 15,…
Read MoreFlorence Dahl, 86
Florence Carolyn Dahl, 86, passed away unexpectedly at her new home in Moorhead, Minn., on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Florence was born on July 23, 1939, to Edward and Alma Jochim. She attended Herman High School and later the Minnesota School of Business. Florence met Robert Dahl in Minneapolis, and they were married on June…
Read MoreHouse and Senate pass $1.24B bonding bill, send to governor
By Graham Johnson House Public Information Service Hours after the House Capital Investment Committee unveiled details of the $1.24 billion capital investment bill and shortly before the legislative deadline to complete its work, the House and Senate passed a bonding bill. It’s on its way to the governor following the 122-11 and 60-7 respective votes.…
Read MoreCouncil approves flooring upgrades, disucsses culvert
By Jack Waters Lancaster City Council’s May 13 meeting focused on a few upcoming community improvement projects. Approval was made to request a $2,500 donation from the American Legion Post #214 Gambling Fund to assist with a flooring project at the golf course. City Clerk Janet Johnson said the Lancaster Riverside Golf Course sent a…
Read MorePre-construction meeting this week, Kennedy water project to begin soon
By Anna Jauhola The water project in Kennedy will be moving ahead with a preconstruction meeting this week. During the regular city council meeting on Wed., May 13, Project Engineer Cade Krueger spoke via phone. Krueger said Bollig Engineering and the contractor, Northern Plains Contracting, will hold a preconstruction meeting in Kennedy on Thursday, May…
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