A lengthy discussion was had between Pickerel Lake residents and the Becker County Board of Commissioners regarding wakeboats, safety and how to regulate such activity. Residents left the meeting without the ban they were seeking but were given an option to return and discuss amendments to their petition.

Rosenblum joins Essentia Health St. Mary’s-DL Clinic 

Spadgenske Dairy received the Red River Valley Outstanding Farm Leaders Award at the Becker County Fair on August 1. Mark and Kristine Spadgenske, Mike and Jean Spadgenske, and Kate and Benny Minten receive their award from Bruce Hein, left, President of the Red River Valley Development Association.

World War II Veteran Alwyn Martinson poses next to a 1926 Chevrolet pickup brought by friend of the family Bryan Giese to help celebrate Martinson’s 100th birthday at Vergas United Methodist Church Sunday, July 26.