Lancaster
Phyllis Berntson, 92
Phyllis Berntson, 92, of Kulm, N.D., passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at SMP Health, Ave Maria in Jamestown, N.D. Phyllis Ann Nelson was born on Nov. 10, 1933, to Herman and Myrtle (Flugstad) Nelson at home in Orleans, Minn. She attended school in Lancaster, Minn., and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1951. She…
Read MoreGary Westerberg, 70
Gary R. Westerberg, 70, of Hibbing, Minn, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn., after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Hallock, Minn., on Aug. 4, 1955, to Roger and Gerdis (Hoglin) Westerberg. Gary grew up in the Lake Bronson area on his family’s…
Read MoreLancaster Council sets final levy, COLA increases
By Anna Jauhola The Lancaster City Council approved its 2023 budget and cost of living increases for employees during its final meeting of the year on Wednesday, Dec. 14. In November, the council discussed three options for the 2023 payroll rates – 2 percent plus one step, 3 percent plus one step or 4 to…
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