February 2023

LUANNE KNUTSON

Luanne Knutson, 66, of Fargo passed away on Tuesday January 31, 2023, at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo. Services will be held on Friday, February 10 at 1 p.m.

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KAREN THORSTAD

Karen Thorstad of Sacred Heart passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Avera Granite Falls Hospital at the age of 76. Visitation was held Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home in Granite Falls with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

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Letter to the Editor

While I no longer work for the City of Clarkfield, I still care for the community and I want to see the community grow and thrive in the future. To that end, I have decided to share some of my thoughts on future ways to enhance and better the community of Clarkfield.

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From the Editor’s Desk

Punxsutawney Phil made his appearance last Thursday and predicted six more weeks of winter. The annual hoopla surrounding the Groundhog Day tradition seemed to pass with little enthusiasm locally. We are probably all ready for the snow melt to begin.

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Beyond Reason

Kindling of a Kind January means colder weather which means we get to set things on fire! Okay. Best fire practices include a fire pit or, in my case, a fireplace.

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Live Well, Age Wisely

I guess I’m a closet romantic – Valentine’s season (the first two weeks in February) has always been one of my favorite times of the year. The focus on love and showing others that we love them feels warm and wonderful.

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Clarkfield

Sons of Norway will meet Feb. 11th Saturday at 2pm at the Granite Falls Kilowatt Center Clarkfield News My condolences to the family of Curtis Sannerud.

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