Walsh County Press

08/29/2024

08/29/2024

📰In this issue! 📰

Park River to vote on proposed sales tax increase

Hollingsworth branches out from Park River Area to bring new leadership to Valley-Edinburg High

First Step in a Great Adventure: First day of school in Park River

Hurtt, Mortenson & Rygh, CPAs changes name to 701 Tax Solutions

Pembina County Pioneer Machinery Show to feature music and more

Park River Community Club celebrates the successful first season of Park River Dairy Queen's new owners

Emerald Ash Borer detected in North Dakota

Late- (Very-Late) Breaking News from Park River from 100 years ago by David Larson

Valley-Edinburg hosts a Back to School Bash

August Minutes for City of Park River, Valley-Edinburg Schools, City of Edinburg

July Minutes for Park River Area Schools

Budget hearing notices for Edinburg and Lankin

Aggies, and Spoilers have tough home openers to football season

Park River Threshing Show is a hot one - Tractors, treats, and traditions carry on

Calendar of Events

Much more!

08/21/2024

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A Day for Daisy: Benefit set to aid Park River family in baby's cancer fight. 💚

Harvest season can't be beet! Prepile beings for sugarbeets

From Pioneer Roots to Park River Pride: Restoration of a historic local home takes place in time for 2024 Threshing Show 🚧

Urgent call for candidates: Walsh Couty seeks board supervisor applicants for soil conservation district before deadline 🗳️

Public meeting scheduled to discuss Bylin Dam Rehabilitation

Property tax measure to impact more than residential taxes 💰

Big lessons in public art take place at Grafton library with stunning mural utilizing hundreds of people 🎨

Harvest comes into focus with wheat and sugar beet progress

49th annual Northeast North Dakota Pioneer Machinery Association Threshing Show to take place Sunday, Aug. 25 in Park River 🚜

Calendar of events, legal notices, and much more!

08/14/2024

📰In this issue! 📰

Edinburg teen rises to the top of Wissota Midwest Modified Standings in North Dakota 🏁

Survey launched to improve food access for rural residents of Nelson and Pembina counties 🍎

Pocket park collaboration! Park River Lyric Theatre and Park River Public Library host an event at Mayor Park in celebration of "Harold and the Purple Crayon" 💜

Gourmet Gardener puts chips on the table 🍽️

North Dakota military history museum plan in development for Bismarck🇺🇸

New head coach excited for upcoming season of football for Park River Area Aggies 🏈

Drayton hosts successful summer spiel

Dolans take top prize in Catfish Capital Challenge's biggest turnout yet 🎣

Community Spirit blooms thanks to Park RIver's Four Seasons Garden Club 🌷🌹

Calendar of events

And more!

08/07/2024

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Groundbreaking! Park River Area Early Learning Center construction begins 📚

Park River's new disc golf course takes flight 🥏

Exchange experience. One Park River family shares why they decided to host a student

Picking up school supplies? Grab a few extra to drop off at Park River Gate City for their school supply drive 🎒

Make plans to attend the year's North Dakota Angus Tour hosted by the ND Angus Association with stops in Walsh County!

Park River Post 147's state legion baseball journey ⚾️

The view from the top is impressive at 'Life in the Vast Lane' 5k. 🏃‍♀️

The 125th August the Deuce celebration draws in big crowds from far and wide as this celebration is never second best. 🇮🇸

June Park River Area School Board Minutes

Calendar of events

And much more!!

07/31/2024

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Park River American Legion well represented at district or tournament 🇺🇸

Viking Voyage honors Icelandic immigrants 🇮🇸

Senior Life Solutions offers mental health help right in Park River

188th Army National Guard Band to lead the Deuce Parade 🎶🎶

Find out how to join Life in the Vast Lane 5k 👟

Late- (Very Late-) Breaking News from Park River, July 1924

Park River beautification effort overlooks need for trash cans on main street 🚯

Tessa Peterka and Player take top honors at 5-State 🏇

Baseball, baseball, baseball! ⚾

Bright Futures! Park River 10u takes runner up honors at state

Park River Babe Ruth state tournament experience challenged by accusations of cheating

District Legion action!

Park River Legion advances to state with championship win 🏆

And more!!

07/24/2024

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Hot Rods and Cool Tunes! The second annual Cruisin' Main Night in Park River brings the community together

Hillman brothers to be honored as Parade Marshals for the 125th Deuce of August Parade. Olgeirson selected as Honorary Grand Marshal 🇮🇸

St. Mary's Fall Fundraiser: Raffles, auctions, and a hairy situation with a beard shave jar on the upcoming agenda

The Gourmet Gardener features a Kohlrabi, Fennel, and Blueberry salad

North Dakota News Cooperative feature explores industry pressures that could lead to more closures at North Dakota Nursing homes

Unity Medical Center earns 'best place to work' honors

Golf tournament yields outstanding results for First Care Health Center ⛳️

Grand Slam launches Park River to victory against Larimore in Legion play ⚾️

Wild fun in the Exhibition match of Park River Post 147 v. the Walsh County Wellcats

Minutes for Valley-Edinburg School Board and the City of Park River for July

Getting Gritty in Sand City: Check out our photo coverage of the Nepomuk Narly's 4th run in Pisek, ND, featuring world-class racers 🚴 🚴 🚴

And much more!

07/18/2024

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All Class in Fordville! Flyer Country shows up for a reunion for the ages.

Kohlrabi Soup to serve up bluegrass delights at Park River's Cruisin Main Night! Music, food, shopping, and downtown fun on the menu

Park River voters to decide on proposed sales tax increase for park board funding

Ribs with a side of corn hole: Park River Fourth of July event a success! Check the results from the event

Park River dominates Midway-Minto in Legion ball, Grafton edges Park River

Meeting Minutes for Valley-Edinburg School, Park River Area School, City of Edinburg, and City of Hoople

Thrills on the Hills: Brick Mine, Wells Classic results

Park River Farmers Market kicks off with the first bell of the season

Calendar of Events and much much more!

07/11/2024

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The fourth of July of course!! No rain on this parade, and the Park River celebration went off without a hitch featuring plenty of friendly faces 🎇🎆🎇🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

North Dakota launches program to boost rural workforce housing

Fordville to welcome All-Class Reunion this weekend, check out what's on deck 🎉🎉🎉

Minute with the Mayor: Dan Stenvold, Mayor of Park River checks in with comments from mosquitos to meters 🦟

NDSU Extension in Walsh County has a busy July planned from the upcoming plot tour to youth activities and prep for the State Fair

Soil Health Tour coming to Walsh County! Get signed up ASAP for a free catered meal from Beth's Home Cookin' while learning more about local conservation practices from knowledgeable speakers

Eastern North Dakota challenged to support the Kid Scoop News project 📰📰📰

North Dakota Growth fund a 'capital multiplier' for local entrepreneurs

Fastpitch softball season snaps to a close. Young Park River team shows grit and determination with third place finish 🥎🥎🥎

Nepomuk Narly schedule out now!

Park River Post 147 falls to Thief River Falls in a close match-up

Fordville hillclimb turns into a mud climb sending the event into overtime ☔

Calendar of events

So much more!

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July from the Heart of Walsh County!

07/04/2024

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Fresh Paint: Vision of local artist underway celebrated by tourism council 🎨🖌️
Park River Area to welcome new Early Learning Center in 2025 🏫
Double the Thrills: Mountain gets ready for tractor and pickup pull double event 🚜
Community spirit powers Nepomuk Narly: Pisek gears up for fourth annual event 🚴🚴🚴
Park River Farmers Market clip and save Market Meal schedule! 👩‍🌾
Gourmet Gardener: Summer Thyme
Legion members grill up a feast
Reflecting on Men's Health Month with Dr. Joel Johnson
Soil Conservation intern shares an unforgettable summer experience
Twenty-two critical access hospitals participate in drills
Good Samaritan Society brings the farm to the home with a petting zoo 🐐
Roll Call! College honors announced
Slow and Steady Lankin Rides Again with an antique tractor takeover

And much more!

07/02/2024

There's something fun for everyone at Park River's 4th of July Celebration - Happening now through the 4th of July!

06/26/2024

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Booms away: Fordville farmer tends to soybeans. Says they look good but could use a little heat
Aggie Get Together open to all Aggies, alumni and friends Wednesday, July 3 📣
One COOL award First Care Heath Center honored for Scrubs Camp community outreach with Scrubs Camp of the Year! 🏥🥼🩺
New Walsh County Health District program offers home health support for at-risk residents 💊
Park River Community Center committee offers answers to community questions
Frost Fire Park Summer Theatre announces 'Oklahoma!' cast: Show to be held in Grafton while Frost Fire rebuilds 🎭
Walsh County 4-H Clothing R***e showcases youth fashion mastery and flair 👗
Wet weather puts a damper on summer
Walsh County Gun Club results after Week 5
Sweet Victory, Park River Post 147 captures Robert Montgomery Memorial Tournament ⚾🧢Championship in Grand Forks
Community Calendar
Park River 4th of July celebration events
And more!

06/26/2024

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

06/20/2024

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Arbor Walk features Park River’s beautiful bike bath
Berry unique mural takes shape in Park River
Tourism Council supports project from rural artist Sarah Hultin
Walsh County Dairy Judging Team scores well at state
Update on tragic news from eastern North Dakota camp community
Sheriff addresses policing challenges in Park River
Walsh County Local City Election Results
Skorheim promoted at First United Bank
Regional Non-Profit investing in rural housing breaks ground on new homes
Pop on over to the park in Park River for Healthy Kids Having Fun
23 Good Samaritan Society locations receive national award, Park River among recipients
74 participate in 2024 American Legion Boys State
Unofficial school board election results for Park River, Valley-Edinburg, Fordville-Lankin
Valley-Edinburg fourth quarter honors
P.E.O. Awards Scholarships
Walsh County 4-H youth showcase consumer decision-making skills
District 4 Communication Arts event celebrates youth achievement
‘Big Adventure’ rolls through Walsh County on covered wagon
Legion baseball action: Post 147 featured games against Grafton, Langdon, Hatton-Northwood
Class B Baseball All-State Team
Calendar of events
And more!

06/12/2024

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National Commander to visit Park River 🇺🇸
Wine event to kick off 125th Annual Deuce of August Celebration 🇮🇸
Homme Dam bank undergoes routine monitoring, holding steady
From Fedje to Valley: Hoople's iconic hardware store welcomes new owner🛠️
Tragic vehicle accidents claim lives
Park River Volunteer Fire Department granted Stewardship Award by North Dakota Farmers Union-Walsh County
North Dakota delegation makes recommendations to ensure timely mail service 📬📮📦
North Dakota Community Foundation surpasses $138 million in assets
Valley-Edinburg's Myrdal and Hall attending Girls State ☑️
Pembina County 4-H youth shine at District Communication Arts event
Dukes of Hazards: NDHSSA Class B Boys State Golf held, two Aggies take on the modified course ⛳
Park River Post 147 Pirates make mark on Pat Mach Field for start of 2024 Legion baseball season against Midway-Minto ⚾
Park River Fireworks Fundraiser a Blast! Over 350 served 🎇🎆🎇

Check out our calendar of events and more!

06/12/2024

It was a busy election day yesterday. Congratulations to all who cast their vote in honor of democracy.

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