Arfield Lecy
Arfield Lecy, 89, of Foley passed away August 12, 2022, at his home. Memorial Service will be 11 a.m., Monday, August 22, 2022, at New Life Church of Foley. Rev.…
August 2022
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Kathern Ann (Mayer) Bellicot
Kathern Ann (Mayer) Bellicot of Clarkfield was born August 17, 1954, in Hastings to Paul and Verna (Hone) Mayer and died while holding hands in prayer on August 11, 2022,…
Mavis Lewis
Mavis Lewis, 95, of Granite Falls passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the Granite Falls Health Care Center. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, August 9 at 11 a.m.…
Verne Strandjord
Verne Strandjord, our beloved father, grandfather, passed away in Belle Plaine July 10 at the age of 86. Verne is survived by his three sons, Cary, Mark (Kathryn) and Lee…
From the Editor’s Desk
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com It’s getting closer and closer to that time of year when the political signs will dominate the roadways and front yards. Because of that, I felt like it’s probably a good time to go ahead and publish our new company’s policy on election letters to the editor, as well as our company’s policy on election coverage.
Staycation Itinerary: Visiting history in Chippewa County
Cynthia Christians Reporter cchristians@cherryroad.com If you have a weekday afternoon off a place to spend some time and maybe learn a little history of the area is at the Historic Chippewa City. Set upon 20 acres of land where highway 7 and highway 212 meet, the city has 24 buildings on site to tour and is set in the 1800s.
Shane Sabraski wins 800th Career Feature at Fiesta City Speedway
Chad Adamson A total of eleven Vintage Cars came to Fiesta City Speedway for Friday night’s racing program. Tad Peterson took the lead to start the Pure Stock feature.
Annual Pezihutazizi Oyate Traditional Wacipi held
The annual Pezihutazizi Oyate Traditional Wacipi was held August 5th through 7th at the Upper Sioux community. The event began on Friday, with registration opening at 2 p.m. The Grand Entry was held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m., and additionally Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Special events this year include the Men’s Traditional Special honoring Tim Blue on Friday, sponsored by Joe and Kate Bendickson, and on Saturday, the Women’s Traditional Special in remembrance of Rhonda Hoeper, sponsored by Timothy Wells, Jr.
Jeff
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Robert Rachie
Robert Rachie, 88, of Dawson (originally of Boyd) died on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Johnson Memorial Care Center in Dawson. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Bergen Lutheran Cemetery, rural Granite Falls.