The Northwest Regional Correction Center reported the arrest of the following-
Deborah Kay Hegg, 62, of Crookston, for making false emergency calls to the communication center.
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BULLETINBOARD-APRIL 30, 2024
The Crookston Home-Delivered Meals will be delivered by Longtin Agency and the Eagles Lodge through Friday, May 3.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Pinochle and Recycled Cards this afternoon at 1 pm., followed by a SAIL Class at 2:30 pm.
The Golden Link Senior Center will offer Flower Arranging tonight at 7:00 p.m. Make a basket of spring flowers.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, May 1, at 8:00 a.m., followed by Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.
The Crookston Eagles Club will be closed all day on Wednesday, May 1.
Librarians at the Climax Public Library and the Halstad Library LINK Site are inviting community members to a May Day Planting Class featuring Petals on Main proprietor Marilyn Dybing. Participants will enjoy an afternoon of tea and planting and will learn how to create their own Spring container, all in the company of fellow garden enthusiasts. The program is offered free of charge and will be held at Petals on Main in Shelly on Wednesday, May 1, from 4-6:00 p.m. No purchase will be expected of participants.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, May 1.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Bridge on Thursday, May 2, at 12:30 p.m., followed by Smear at 1:00 p.m., and SAIL Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Thursday, May 2, at 6:30 pm. The kitchen will also serve baskets.
The Crookston American Legion and Auxiliary will meet on Thursday, May 2, at 6:00 p.m. at the Golden Link Senior Center.
The Benedictine Living Community in Crookston Is having an Adult Prom Fundraiser on Friday, May 3, at the Crookston Eagles. Tickets are $50 per person and include your meal with a choice of New York strip steak or walleye and a drink ticket. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., dinner will be at 7:00, and dance will follow with Big Papa’s DJ. A prom king and queen will be crowned. Tickets can be purchased at the Benedictine Living Community office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 218-281-3424.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Friday, May 3, starting at 6:30 pm. This will include a $500 must-go jackpot. The kitchen will be closed during bingo.
The ‘Mommy and Me and Tea’ event scheduled for Saturday, May 4, has been canceled.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, May 4, starting at 2 pm. This will include a $400 must-go jackpot.
There will be an Honor Flight Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge at 112 West Robert in downtown Crookston. The menu will be pancakes, French toast, waffles, sausage and fruit. Gluten-free will be available. It’s a free-will offering, and proceeds will go to Honor Flight Grand Forks/Fargo.
The Crookston Continuing Education Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 8. All Continuing Education paperwork for re-licensure can be submitted to the Crookston District Office.
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church School will present the musical A Not So Terrible Parable, the mysterious whodunit about the good Samaritan, on Wednesday, May 8, at 1:30 and 7:00 p.m.
The Golden Link will have a Meal and Historical Tour of Crookston on May 9. Meet at the Crookston Library at 11:15 a.m. for a ride on THE BUS to the Golden Link and enjoy a $5 sloppy joe basket meal and then take a historical tour of Crookston, returning by 1:00 p.m. Register for the meal by calling 281-3072.
A Senior Resource Fair will be held at the Crookston Public Library on Thursday, May 9, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Discover the many resources for area seniors and browse over 15 vendors who will share how their organization can enhance your life. A representative from D & D Thomforde Garden Center will demonstrate how to create container gardens. The finished container gardens will be given away as door prizes at the close of the Senior Resource Fair.
There will be a free car seat checkup on Monday, May 13, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at Tri-Valley Head Start located at 1407 Erskine Street in Crookston. A certified child passenger safety technician will check your seats for correct installation. It’s a free event, and no appointment is needed.
Washington School School Readiness and ECFE families, along with Washington staff and families, will celebrate together at a fun End of the Year Picnic on Monday, May 13, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Washington School. This event offers great food and family fun. In the event of rain, activities will be held inside.
The Gala for Girls, for girls in grades K-6, will be Friday, May 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Crookston Inn. Bring your dad, grandpa, uncle, or adult male role model. The event includes a professional picture, a social and sit-down dinner, a special gift, and an evening of dancing. Registration will be open until filled; pre-registration is required. The cost to attend is $45 per couple ($15 for each additional girl). Registration forms are available at https://www.co.polk.mn.us/191/Public-Health or at Polk County Public Health, 816 Marin Ave, Crookston, MN 218-281-3385.
Join Alluma for Alluma Night on Tuesday, May 21, at 4:30 p.m. at the Northland Community and Technical College in East Grand Forks. This free community event will be a family-friendly space to connect and experience different ways to heal, cope, and care for your mental health. Transportation will be available from Crookston via T.H.E. Bus. For more details, visit allumacares.org/allumanight
Crookston native Tim Madigan, a New York Times author, playwright, and journalist, will present the theatrical play “I’m Proud of You” and his personal connection with TV icon Fred Rogers on Thursday, June 27, at L’ Homme Dieu Theatre in Alexandria. Bus transportation will be provided free courtesy of Crookston Community Theatre. Tickets for the play are $35 and are limited to 30. Registration deadline is June 1. Contact the Golden Link at 218-281-3072 or Scott Kleven at 218-329-0496.
The Harvest Church in Crookston will have their Vacation Bible School June 10-12 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for K through grade 5. The cost is free. For more information and to register, call 281-2264.
The Mark Olsonawski Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Thursday, June 6, in Hallock at Two Rivers Golf Course, and the UMC Teambacker Golf Classic on Friday, June 14, at Minakwa Golf Course in Crookston. UMC Teambackers host both tournaments and raise funds for Golden Eagle Athletics. To learn more or register a team, use these links: https://z.umn.edu/olsonawski24 and https://z.umn.edu/umcgolf24.
The Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston will host a Rhubarb Festival on Thursday, June 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Crookston Community Pool Hours Monday through Friday are Lap Swim from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. Aqua Aerobics from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and Lap and Open Swim from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There’s Open Swim on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Party Rental Black from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The pool is closed on Sunday. Open swim, Aqua Aerobics, and Lap Swim are $5 per person for each one. There is a $36-a-month Aqua and Lap Membership. For more information, call 218-281-1242.
DNR Hunter Safety Traning for ages 11 and older will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays beginning May 7. The classes will be held at the Crookston Gun Club. To register, contact Youth Activities Coordinator Steve Videen at 218-289-2115 or by email at stevevideen@yahoo.com
As the Crookston Care and Share expands its women’s dormitories are in need of twin bed frames, dressers, lamps, and end tables. Donate: call 218-281-2644.
The Crookston Squadron Civil Air Patrol meets every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Call 218-281-3954 for more information.
Parents of children are invited to register their children for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program provides one book every month to your child for FREE from when you enroll until they turn five. Crookston Public School manages the program, and you can register at www.ImaginationLibrary.com.
The Crookston Care and Share is now accepting donations for women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, toiletries, and other everyday items. Donations may be dropped off at the Care and Share Center at 220 East Third Street or call 281-2644. The Donation Room is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Polk County Family Resource Center Spring activities are on the fourth Monday of the month from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library. Plant flowers and veggies and take home your own mini pot. All supplies and snacks are provided.
Polk County Public Health and ECFE will host a Newborn Baby Talk event for parents with babies newborn to 12 weeks every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Crookston Public Library. There will be 2-12 week sessions. January 9-March 26, and April 2-June 18. A public health nurse, parent educator, and lactation specialist will be available to answer questions about your newborn and provide support and information on your journey of parenting. A facilitated discussion will cover feeding, attachment, sleep, development, family changes, and returning to work. You can have your baby weighed too.
Every Tuesday (except for Federal Holidays), The Crookston Public Library will host New Born Baby Talk from 9:30 am. to 11:00 a.m. This is for parents with babies 0-12 weeks old. A public health nurse, parent educator, and lactation specialist will be available to answer questions about your newborn and provide support and information on your new journey of parenting.
The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:00 p.m. at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages. Appetizers are provided by the Friends of the Crookston Public Library; participants are responsible for the cost of their food and drinks. All are welcome.
The Crookston Public Library’s Reading by the Red Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:00 p.m. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages.
The Crookston Public Library will have StoryTime every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The Golden Link is serving noon lunch Monday through Friday. All are welcome to dine in between the hours of 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Crookston Friends of the Library meet on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
The Crookston Library Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m.
The Cove Youth Center in Crookston is open Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Students and parents should call ahead to check the availability of the youth center at 218-470-0149.
The Crookston Care and Share Center’s Donation and New Hope Food Shelf will be open every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and every Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. For more information or to donate, call 218-277-0000.
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CROOKSTON HIGH SCHOOL HOLDS ACADEMICS, ARTS, AND ATHLETIC AWARDS
The Crookston High School held its 16th Annual Triple-A Senior Recognition Night on Monday, April 29, to honor its senior Student-Athletes in Academics, Arts, and Athletics. The banquet was sponsored by the Crookston Pirate Fine Arts Boosters, Crookston Kiwanis, Crookston Noon Day Lions, and the Crookston Rotary Clubs.
ARTS AND MUSIC
Music Senior plaques: Caden Boike, Emily Boucher, Isabelle Smith, Emily Oberon, Brannon Tangquist, Nashalie Tellez, David Threatt, Halle Winjum
T.W. Thorson Memorial Award: Brannon Tangquist, Halle Winjum
John P. Sousa Awards: David Threatt
Romona Unke Memorial Scholarship: Isabelle Smith
Mari Hussey Award: Emily Soberon, Nashalie Tellez
Ronald Carey Award: Isabelle Smith
Merle Miller String Scholarship: Isabelle Smith
Lloyd and Shirley Lee Band Scholarship: Caden Boike
Outstanding Thespian Award: Elizabeth Helgeson
Most Dedicated Thespian Award: Jaden Newquist
Blackburn Family Theatre Arts Scholarship: Jaden Newquist
Music Above and Beyond Awards: Hope Alexander, Caden Boike, Amelia Cordova, Jaden Newquist, Isabelle Smith, Brannon Tangquist, Isaac Thomforde, David Threatt, Frankie Torvinen, Brandon Wandrie, Halle Winjum
Ramona Unke Scholarship: Isabelle Smith
ACADEMIC AWARDS:
RiverView Health Orthopedic Clinic Scholarship – Isabelle Smith, Isaac Thomforde
Dr. Russel O. and Inez Sather Scholarship: No applicants this year!
Donnie Lauf Memorial Scholarship: Morgan Nelson
Larsen Achievement Award: Emily Boucher, Amelia Cordova, Isabelle Smith, Halle Winjum
CHS Scholarship: Coral Brekken
Franz Memorial Award: Natalie Narvaez
Academic Achievement (Summa Cum Laude, Trophies):
Cum Laude (3.7 to 3.79 GPA)- Coral Brekken, Katelyn Christensen, Amelia Cordova, Jia Gaber
Magna Cum Laude (3.8 to 3.89 GPA) – David Threatt
Summa Cum Laude (3.9 to 4.0 GPA)- Caden Boike, Emily Boucher, Emma Gunderson, Nathan Johanneck, Morgan Nelson, Ny Nguyen, Isaac Ramirez, Isabelle Smith, Brannon Tangquist, Nashalie Tellez, Isaac Thomforde, Brekken Tull, Halle Winjum
HONORS AND AWARDS
Noon Day Lions/Brock Olson Award: Halle Winjum
Noon Day Lions and CHS LEO Club MaryAnn Odland Community Service Award – Emma Gunderson, Isabelle Smith
Kim Samuelson Memorial Scholarship – Isaac Thomforde, Halle Winjum
Meredith Reynolds Memorial Scholarship:
Bremer Community Service Award: Brannon Tangquist, Brekken Tull
Crookston Rotary Club ‘Service Above Self’ Scholarship in memory of Allen Pedersen – Halle Winjum
Crookston Rotary Students of the Month – Halle Winjum, Emma Gunderson, Isaac Thomforde, Brannon Tangquist, Isabelle Smith, Carter Coauette, Nashalie Tellez, Caden Boike, Brekken Tull
Senior Honor Awards: Brannon Tangquist, Halle Winjum
American Legion Citizenship Award: Isabelle Smith, Brannon Tangquist
Walt Keller Memorial Scholarship: Clay Hanson, Jackson Reese
CHS Citizenship Award: Isaac Thomforde, Halle Winjum
Tracy Lynn Altringer Scholarship: Morgan Nelson
Diane Altringer Scholarship: Calleigh Fanfulik
Bob and Ella Q. Strand Scholarship: Nathan Johnneck
June Shaver Healthcare Scholarship: Emily Boucher, Brekken Tull
Red Lake Electric Scholarship: Katelyn Christensen
Halstad Telephone Company Scholarship: Caden Boike, Jia Gaber
American Crystal 2-year Tech Scholarship: Jia Gaber
American Crystal Sugar Company 4-year University Scholarship: Nathan Johanneck
FOR THE ATHLETIC AWARD WINNERS, CLICK HERE
Back Row – Brannon Tangquist, Brekken Tull, Emma Gunderson, Isabelle Smith, Caden Boike, Isaac Thomforde, Coral Brekken
Front Row – Halle Winjum, Katelyn Christensen, Nashalie Tellez, Amelia Cordova, Emily Boucher, Ny Nguyen, Morgan Nelson, Natalie Narvaez
Back Row – Clay Hanson, Jackson Reese, Brannon Tangquist, Brekken Tull, Emma Gunderson, Isabelle Smith, Caden Boike, Isaac Thomforde
Front Row – Calleigh Fanfulik, Katelyn Christensen, Nashalie Tellez, Morgan Nelson, Emily Boucher, Halle Winjum
Front Row – Nashalie Tellez, , Emily Oberon, Emily Boucher, Amelia Cordova, Jaden Newquist, Elizabeth Helgeson
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CROOKSTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC AWARDS – WINJUM AND THOMFORDE NAMED ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
The Crookston High School held its 16th Annual Triple-A Senior Recognition Night on Monday, April 29 to honor its senior Student-Athletes in Academics, Arts, and Athletics. The banquet was sponsored by the Crookston Pirate Fine Arts Boosters, Crookston Kiwanis, Crookston Noon Day Lions, and the Crookston Rotary Clubs.
Athletic Awards:
Outstanding Athlete of the Year: This award is selected by the head coaches. The award to a boy and a girl based on the following qualities:
- Outstanding Athletic Ability
- Multiple sport athlete
- In Good Standing
- Possesses Great Leadership Abilities
- Is an excellent Role Model for our younger athletes and represents CHS & the Crookston Community in an exemplary way.
Carla Johnson Female Athlete of the Year Award: Halle Winjum
Willis Eide Male Athlete of the Year Award: Isaac Thomforde
Senior Awards: This award is for outstanding dedication to Pirate Athletics. This award represents the mission and the importance of our high school athletic program, and that is the importance of participation and being a multiple-sport athlete. This award is not based on athletic accomplishment, nor is it voted on, but on being a part of a team in each of the sports seasons from 9th through 12th grade: Caden Boike, Lucas Miller, Jackson Reese, Ashton Shockman, Brannon Tangquist, Isaac Thomforde, Coral Brekken, Emma Gunderson, Morgan Nelson, Isabelle Smith, Reese Swanson, Halle Winjum
June Shaver Memorial Student-Athlete Scholarship – Emily Boucher, Emma Gunderson, Isabelle Smith, Brekken Tull, Halle Winjum
Sam Moscatelli Outstanding Service to Pirate Athletics Award:
This award goes to a student who has exemplified the managerial service that Sam bestowed to Pirate Athletics: Coral Brekken
Paul Wold Memorial Award
This is the sixth year of the award. Paul Wold was a lifelong insulin-dependent diabetic, who found an outlet for his adversity through school sports, activities and organizations.
This year’s recipient of the Paul Wold Memorial Award is Emma Gunderson
Donnie Lauf Memorial Softball Award:
This award goes to a softball player who, throughout the course of her career, has exhibited the will, competitive spirit and the love that Donnie exhibited throughout her life: Reese Swanson
Lions Award of Excellence:
Excellence in Athletics – Morgan Nelson, Isabelle Smith, Brekken Tull
Excellence in Soccer – Caden Boike
Excellence in Tennis – Coral Brekken, Emma Gunderson, Isaac Thomforde
Excellence in Hockey – Reese Swanson
Excellence in Athletic Leadership – Halle Winjum
Lions Award for Athletic Booster of the Year: Lukas Biermaier
Lions Fan of the Year: Lacia Hanson
Lions Coach of the Year – Emily Meyer
Team Academic Awards –
Girls Tennis – Gold (3.98 GPA)
Girls Track – Gold (3.86 GPA)
Girls Basketball – Silver (3.77 GPA)
Volleyball – Silver (3.68 GPA)
Girls Soccer – Silver (3.62 GPA)
Boys Hockey – Silver (3.59 GPA)
Softball – Silver (3.59 GPA)
FOR THE ARTS, MUSIC, ACADEMIC AND HONORS AWARD WINNERS, CLICK HERE
Back Row – Ashton Shockman, Jackson Reese, Brannon Tangquist, Brekken Tull, Emma Gunderson, Isabelle Smith, Isaac Thomforde, Caden Boike
Front Row – Coral Brekken, Reese Swanson, Morgan Nelson, Emily Boucher, Halle Winjum, Lucas Miller
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Allen S. Thronson – OBIT
Allen S. Thronson, 97, Ada, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Benedictine Care Community in Ada.
Allen was born May 24, 1926, in Strand Township near Gary, MN. He was the second of four children born to Carl Alfred and Sophie (Ellingson) Thronson. Allen attended rural schools and graduated from Gary High School, Gary, MN, Class of 1944.
Allen met Shirley, the love of his life, while working on her family’s farm. They married on December 21, 1952, and raised five children in Ada, MN, where he started working at Ada Grain Company, later known as Con Agra in 1954 and retired as Assistant Manager in 1991.
As a long-time active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Ada, he served as an usher and head usher for many years along with other church functions and was active in the local Cursillio organization at Grace Lutheran as well.
Allen was a member of the Ada Rod and Gun club, involved with the Boy Scouts of America, Ada Jaycees, and bowling league. He was very active in the community in many other ways and enjoyed socializing with relatives and friends in his spare time.
He was a devoted, caring, family man who loved his family. He worked many part time jobs while employed at Ada Grain, and following retirement include working for Burton and Neil Rockstad and other local farmers, numerous local businesses doing snow removal in the winter, Meals on Wheels, Fredrikson-Ganje-Funeral Home, transporting people to medical appointments, and lending a helping hand to many people. Allen also enjoyed carpentry work and helped when he could with various building projects. People would often come to Allen seeking help in dealing with issues they were having, appreciating the advice he would give.
Allen is reunited in heaven with Shirley; their son, Kelly; his parents; siblings, Ordale, Eunice, and Marilyn; grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.
Allen is survived by his children, Bruce Thronson, The Villages, Lady Lake, FL, Bryan Thronson, Ada, MN, Lori Tuhey, Thief River Falls, MN, and Dawn (Dale) Moore, Detroit Lakes, MN; grandchildren, Tony Kappes, DeAnn Hobbs, Jerod Kappes, Britney (Trevor) Haugh, Bryce Thronson, Amanda (Eric) Turner, and Justin (Carlie) Moore, and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorials are preferred to Hospice of the Red River Valley, Grace Lutheran Church, Ada, Benedictine Care Community, Ada, and St. Jude Hospital.
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM, Friday, May 3, 2024 at Grace Lutheran Church, Ada, MN.
Visitation: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home, Ada, MN.
Interment: Ada Municipal Cemetery, Ada, MN.
Please view our guestbook and share condolences online at www.fredriksonfh.com
Arrangements with Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Homes
Ada & Halstad, Minnesota
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CROOKSTON YOUTH SOCCER TO START MAY 6, INSTEAD OF MAY 1
Due to weather and safe field conditions, Crookston Spring Soccer will now start on Monday, May 6 (instead of Wednesday, May 1).
The new Location is the UMC Widseth Field (painted for soccer) due to construction at Crookston High School.
An email with information has been sent to participants.
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CROOKSTON YOUTH SOCCER TO START MAY 6, INSTEAD OF MAY 1
Due to weather and safe field conditions, Crookston Spring Soccer will now start on Monday, May 6 (instead of Wednesday, May 1).
The new Location is the UMC Widseth Field (painted for soccer) due to construction at Crookston High School.
An email with information has been sent to participants.
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Keith Ardell Fontaine – OBIT
Keith Ardell Fontaine, 88, of Mentor, MN, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2024.
Keith was born in rural Whitman, North Dakota on April 5, 1936 to Isadore J. and Frieda W. (Kelley) Fontaine. Keith was baptized at Quale Lutheran Church in Fordville, ND and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manvel, ND. He grew up attending country schools in Nelson County, ND. Keith was a member of Maple Lake Lutheran Church in rural Mentor, MN.
Keith married Sandra Mauriece Ulland on January 17, 1959. They settled in Red Lake Falls where they raised their children, Kip, Kelly, Karl, Kris, Kraig, and Kirk. They had just celebrated 65 years of marriage. Keith retired from Transport, Inc. in 1989. He then started his second career as a bus driver for the Red Lake Falls school district, where Sandy was his boss. Keith and Sandy purchased Ulland’s Resort on Maple Lake from Sandy’s parents, Orville and Clarice. Keith was very proud of keeping the grounds mowed, manicured and park-like. He loved visiting with his campground family, often sharing a cup of coffee and a treat, and brought joy to hundreds of families that spent their summers at the resort. Keith eventually started driving school bus for the Win-E-Mac school district, retiring at age 84. Keith was extremely proud of his driving expertise and continued driving fertilizer semi-tender truck up until two weeks ago.
Keith was very active in his community. He belonged to the Red Lake Falls Lions Club for many years and was the recipient of Lions International’s highest awards: the Melvin Jones Fellow for Dedicated Humanitarian Services, the Helen Keller Sight Award for leadership in restoring and preserving sight, and the District Governor Award “For Your Unselfish Service to Others.” Sandy and he were inducted into the Red Lake Falls Blue Line Club Hall of Fame in 2014 and they received the Northwest Minnesota Foundation “Circle of Vision” Award in 2018 for their philanthropic efforts.
Keith and Sandy loved following and watching their children and grandchildren’s extra-curricular activities. This also gave Keith, an avid and renowned raffle ticket salesman, lots of opportunities and new targets to pursue. In 2000, Keith and Sandy established a scholarship fund in memory of their son, Kris Fontaine, who passed away in 1999. The most meaningful tickets Keith sold were for a picnic table he built every year to raffle off at the golf tournament in memory of their son, Kris.
Keith was a recent widower, having lost Sandy on March 2, 2024. Keith was her constant companion and caretaker for several months before her passing. Keith is also preceded in death by his father Isadore; mother Frieda; son Kris Ardell Fontaine; and 14 siblings: Florence Olson, Fern Harrison, Douglas Fontaine, Delmore Fontaine, Frances Ackerman, Stanley Fontaine, Hazel Gunderson, Mavis Woodard, Bonnie Roch, Isadore Jr. (Ginger) Fontaine, Stillborn baby brother, Glenn Fontaine, Gloria Fontaine, and Joann Davis. Keith is survived by two sisters, Hope Lembke and Nancy (Alan) Slominski, along with several sister-in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Keith and Sandy leave behind a wonderful legacy of family. Surviving Keith are his children, Kip and Sheila Fontaine of Mentor; Kelly and Brian Wavra of Grand Forks, ND; Karl and Laurie Fontaine of Cave Creek, AZ; Kraig and Amy Fontaine of Bagley, MN; and Kirk Fontaine of Red Lake Falls. His grandchildren are: Karli and Bryce Wilson, Keaton and Kalyn Fontaine, Kristian Fontaine, Kael and Amanda Fontaine, Kloe Wavra, Kassandra Fontaine, and Kamden Fontaine. His great children are: Madalyn, Charleigh, Aksel, Krew, Rhylee, Echo, Karter, Kinlee, Anakin, and Kroix.
Services will be held on Saturday, May 4 at 11:00 AM at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, with visitation one hour before the services. A visitation will also be held on Friday, May 3rd from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Bethany with a Prayer Service at 6:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Red Lake Falls Blue Line Club, Attn: Legacy Fund, PO Box 312, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750.
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Yvonne Stella Johnson – OBIT
Yvonne Stella Johnson, 88, Alexandria, MN, formerly of Halstad, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Knute-Nelson in Alexandria. She was born on November 26, 1935, to Stella (Huseby) Thompson in Minneapolis. Yvonne was raised in Hendrum by her grandmother, Emma Huseby, graduating from Hendrum High School. She attended Brown Business School.
On September 1, 1956, she was united in marriage to Roland Johnson. They lived in Hendrum for a couple of years, while Yvonne worked at the Norman County State Bank. In the early 1960’s, they moved to Halstad. Halstad is where they spent their lives together raising six children and then enjoying retirement. Yvonne continued to live in Halstad after her husband passed away in 2012. She then moved to Alexandria in 2018 to live with her daughter, Patti.
Yvonne was known for her baking. Nothing could quite compare to Yvonne’s chocolate chip cookies, brownies or orange cookies. She was active in Halstad Ladies Aid and American Legion Auxiliary where she served as Auxiliary President. She was Schwan’s favorite customer with weekly ice cream orders. She always had her basement freezer stocked for when her many grandchildren and their friends visited. Above all, Yvonne loved her family and took joy in the time spent with them.
Yvonne is survived by her six children: Terri (Jay) Lee, Patti (Greg) Warnecke, Jeff (Marie) Johnson, Steve (Dani) Johnson, Cary (Davi) Johnson and Doug (Laura) Johnson. Seventeen grandchildren: Leah (Travis) Johnson, Robyn Stoller, Shannon (William) Barlow, Ashley Essig, Bridget (Steve) Jonak, Kirby (Lauren) Lee, Derrick (Samanatha) Warnecke, Michael Warnecke, Sydney (Jordan) Kuznia, Haley Warnecke, Josh Johnson, Melissa (Dominic) Gregory, Jordan Johnson, Jenna Johnson, Eric Johnson, Kristen Johnson, Joel Johnson and 20 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, grandmother, husband and two brothers: Wallace and Arlen.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Halstad Lutheran Church in Yvonne’s name.
Funeral Service: 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Halstad Lutheran Church, Halstad, MN.
Visitation: One hour before the service at the church.
Interment: Halstad North Cemetery, Rural Halstad, MN.
Please view our guestbook and share condolences online at www.fredriksonfh.com
Arrangements with Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Homes
Ada & Halstad, Minnesota
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Richard A. Nelson – OBIT
Richard A. Nelson, 91, Fertile, MN, passed away early on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.
Richard Allen Nelson was born on December 12, 1932, to Erik and Helen (Hansen) Nelson in Little Falls, MN. Richard moved to Fertile early in his life to haul hay for Bill Peterson. Richard was called into service for his country serving in the United States Army in various locations including Japan.
Upon his discharge, Richard was beckoned back to Fertile to resume trucking. On September 4, 1959, he and Rachel Moulton joined in matrimony, embarking on a remarkable journey that spanned 65 years, during which they lovingly raised eight children.
Richard and his brother, Louie formed their own trucking operation from 1960-1976. After which he took the position of shop manager for Melvin Wang until retirement. He quickly tired of being idle and went to work at Bauer Honey for many years, working until the day his health forced him to stop.
Richard was an avid bicyclist to the point that a lot of people did not know he even had a driver’s license. He enjoyed hiking, traveling, attending truck shows, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many friends.
Richard is survived by his wife, Rachel; sons, Jim, Greg, David, and Paul Nelson; daughters, Janice Benoy, Sandie Baune, and Sarah Hollerman; and brother, Louie (Jean) Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Erik and Helen; and son, Wayne Nelson.
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home in Fertile, MN.
Visitation: One hour before the service at the funeral home.
Interment with full military rites: City of Fertile Cemetery, Fertile, MN.
Reception: Please join Richard’s family after the burial at Richard and Rachel’s home of 60+ years by the fairgrounds in Fertile for delicious food, drinks, and reminiscing cherished memories together.
Please view our guestbook and share condolences online at www.eriksonvikfh.com.
Arrangements with Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home of Fertile, Minnesota
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