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Area communities hosting Memorial Day programs |
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Written by Scott DCamp
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Friday, 24 May 2013 08:47 |
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Memorial Day programs are being planned throughout the region. With abundant sunshine during the latter part of the week, cemetery groundskeepers and area residents have been sprucing up cemeteries for the Memorial Day activities.
Several communities in Northwest Minnesota have planned special events to recognize the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27.
Events are listed alphabetically by city.
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Last Updated on Friday, 24 May 2013 08:49 |
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Beyond the Yellow Ribbon |
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Written by Scott DCamp
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Friday, 24 May 2013 08:44 |
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The Thief River Falls Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association presented a check for $825 to Thief River Falls Beyond the Yellow Ribbon on Monday, May 20. Pictured from left to right are Pam Murphy, organizer of the fundraiser; Al Newton, TRF MDHA president; Arlo Rude, TRFBYR treasurer; Julie Jasperson, TRFBYR chair; Jude Richter, TRFBYR secretary; back row, Steve Narverud, TRF MDHA secretary, Kim Murphy, Region 1 director for MDHA; and TRFBYR Board members Don Jensen, Clifford Comstock and Jerald Brown.
Bylaws and articles of incorporation were both approved by members of Thief River Falls Beyond the Yellow Ribbon board of directors on Monday, May 20.
Approval of the bylaws and articles of incorporation were both required steps for the organization to establish itself as a non-profit corporation under Minnesota Statute Chapter 317A. Approval from the Minnesota Secretary of State will be the final step of incorporation as a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
TRFBYR has established a bank account to accept donations, pay bills and fund any activities within the scope of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.
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Last Updated on Friday, 24 May 2013 08:51 |
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Top-seed match-up goes to TRF |
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Written by Mike Lundgren
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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 10:27 |
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Thief River Falls runner Hannah Kraemer crossed the bag as a high, wide throw eluded Northern Freeze first baseman Shelby Audette during Thursday high school softball action at the Multi-Events Center.
Seeding positions placed Thief River Falls No. 1 and Northern Freeze No. 2 in North Bracket of the 2013 Section 8AA high school softball tournament. Thursday those two teams squared off in what was the final regular season contest for the Freeze and the final regular season home appearance for the Prowlers.
Thief River Falls won 8-4, putting the Prowlers at 11-5. Northern Freeze finished 9-7.
The Freeze out-hit the Prowlers 9-6, but the winners drew eight walks, and four of those batters drawing free passes ended up scoring.
Thief River Falls pitcher Megan Jones walked just one. Five of the nine hits off the junior righthander never left the infield.
The Prowlers grabbed a 2-0 first inning lead when Hannah Kraemer beat out a bunt single, Jones walked and Sabrina Okeson drove an RBI single to left. An error on an attempted force-out at second base allowed Jones to score.
Allyson Dahl and Carly Safranski led off the Northern Freeze third inning with back-to-back infield singles. A sacrifice fly by Haley Kujava scored Dahl for a 2-1 game.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 10:37 |
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Helping every… everyone grow |
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Written by TRF Times
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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 10:35 |
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Franklin Middle School paraprofessional Teri Pancoast assisted Taylor Bugge (center) and Alexis Nelson as they planted flowers at Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village on Thursday, May 16. They were participating in FMS’ Kids in the Community Day, an annual event in which students do community service projects. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 24 May 2013 08:50 |
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Students step back in time |
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Written by April Scheinoha
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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 10:33 |
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St. Bernard’s Catholic School students stepped back in time Tuesday, May 14.
Donning attire from the 1800s, Norwegian immigrant Ole Oleson spoke about his experiences immigrating to America. With a Norwegian accent and a few “ya’s” mixed into his presentation, Roger Hellesvig brought Ole to life for the students.
Hellesvig’s presentation, “Ole Oleson and his Immigrant Trunk,” was part of Norwegian Heritage Day at the school. Hellesvig also appeared as Ole during a public performance that evening at Northland Community and Technical College. Both events were part of Thief River Falls’ observance of Norwegian Heritage Week and were presented by Sons of Norway Snorre Lodge 70.
The students learned about Norway, its history and its culture. They also received a crash course on coming to America.
Ole explained that he and his family lived on a house on his brother’s land. In Norway, Ole would have continued working his brother’s land. He decided to come to America to improve his life and his children’s lives. His 15-year-old daughter wasn’t too happy. Starting at about age 4, she was making items for her marriage chest.
However, the family could only bring one trunk along to America. His daughter’s marriage chest, containing all of the items she needed for her future home, was left behind.
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