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James F. Abrahamson
James F. Abrahamson, 88, Fargo, died January 10, 2013 at Manor Care Nursing Home. Born in Valley City he married Karen Knecht in 1943 and they had two daughters. He served in the army in WWII where he received the Soldier's Medal for saving four service men. He was post commander of the VFW and life time member of the American Legion. He was an engineer on the Northern Pacific Railroad for 35 years. He and Karen enjoyed traveling in their motor home and spending time with their grandchildren. He is survived by his daughters Diane LaMont, Mandan, Kathy Tiner-Sewell (Dan), San Francisco, CA: Grandchildren, Jill LaMont Goetz, , Mandan and Mike LaMont (Tracy), Fargo, four great grandchildren, and his sister Shirley Meyer, Valley City. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Karen, brother, Arleigh, grandson, Justin Tiner, and son-in-law Ken LaMont.
A celebration of his life will be held at the VFW (202 North Broadway) in Fargo from 11:0
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - INFORUM - Obits
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James F. Abrahamson, 88, Fargo, died January 10, 2013 at Manor Care Nursing Home. Born in Valley City he married Karen Knecht in 1943 and they had two daughters. He served in the army in WWII where he received the Soldier's Medal for saving four service men. He was post commander of the VFW and life time member of the American Legion. He was an engineer on the Northern Pacific Railroad for 35 years. He and Karen enjoyed traveling in their motor home and spending time with their grandchildren. He is survived by his daughters Diane LaMont, Mandan, Kathy Tiner-Sewell (Dan), San Francisco, CA: Grandchildren, Jill LaMont Goetz, , Mandan and Mike LaMont (Tracy), Fargo, four great grandchildren, and his sister Shirley Meyer, Valley City. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Karen, brother, Arleigh, grandson, Justin Tiner, and son-in-law Ken LaMont.
A celebration of his life will be held at the VFW (202 North Broadway) in Fargo from 11:0
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - INFORUM - Obits
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Glen G. Knetter
Glen G. Knetter, age 77, resident of Lakota, ND, died Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.
Glen was born December 12, 1935 near Marathon, WI, the son of Anton and Amelia (Volhard) Knetter. He attended school in the Marathon/Edgar area, graduating in 1953 from Edgar High School. In 1957 he began operating his own cheese factory in Mason, WI. Glen was married to Darlene Meyers. He moved to Lakota in 1961 to operate a cheese factory there. He later opened a cheese factory in Medina, ND and Pilot Mound, Manitoba with his brothers. Glen was married to Beverly Schneider. He then began operating Knetter Trucking and the Bartlett Hog Farm. Glen married Donna Ahonen Larson on September 18, 1992. He was a lifetime member of the WI and ND Cheesemakers Association and served as president for the last 4 years that it was in existence. Glen retired from the cheese factory in 1995 after 30+ years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed golfing in his younger years, and in recent years he enjoyed traveling in his motor home.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - INFORUM - Obits
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Glen G. Knetter, age 77, resident of Lakota, ND, died Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.
Glen was born December 12, 1935 near Marathon, WI, the son of Anton and Amelia (Volhard) Knetter. He attended school in the Marathon/Edgar area, graduating in 1953 from Edgar High School. In 1957 he began operating his own cheese factory in Mason, WI. Glen was married to Darlene Meyers. He moved to Lakota in 1961 to operate a cheese factory there. He later opened a cheese factory in Medina, ND and Pilot Mound, Manitoba with his brothers. Glen was married to Beverly Schneider. He then began operating Knetter Trucking and the Bartlett Hog Farm. Glen married Donna Ahonen Larson on September 18, 1992. He was a lifetime member of the WI and ND Cheesemakers Association and served as president for the last 4 years that it was in existence. Glen retired from the cheese factory in 1995 after 30+ years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed golfing in his younger years, and in recent years he enjoyed traveling in his motor home.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - INFORUM - Obits
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Tioga death might be case of exposure to cold
TIOGA, N.D. — Authorities are investigating whether a man found dead in the northwestern North Dakota city of Tioga died of exposure to the cold.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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TIOGA, N.D. — Authorities are investigating whether a man found dead in the northwestern North Dakota city of Tioga died of exposure to the cold.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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North Dakota's oldest state park could get makeover
BISMARCK — North Dakota's oldest state park could be getting a makeover.
Monday, December, 31, 2012 - INFORUM - News
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BISMARCK — North Dakota's oldest state park could be getting a makeover.
Monday, December, 31, 2012 - INFORUM - News
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Martha L. Littlefield
Martha L. McCallum Littlefield, of Moorhead, died peacefully on November 30, 2012, after a brief illness. She was born to Turner S. and May McCallum Sr. on April 21, 1929, in Milano, TX, and graduated from Milano High. She met and married the love of her life, Don Littlefield Sr., on June 19, 1947. They celebrated 61 years of marriage in 2008.
Tuesday, December, 04, 2012 - INFORUM - Obits
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Martha L. McCallum Littlefield, of Moorhead, died peacefully on November 30, 2012, after a brief illness. She was born to Turner S. and May McCallum Sr. on April 21, 1929, in Milano, TX, and graduated from Milano High. She met and married the love of her life, Don Littlefield Sr., on June 19, 1947. They celebrated 61 years of marriage in 2008.
Tuesday, December, 04, 2012 - INFORUM - Obits
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Roy C. Erickson
Roy C. Erickson was peacefully called home on Monday, March 4, 2013, at the age of eighty-nine. He will be remembered for his kind, gentle nature, his quick-witted humor, inventive and creative mechanical abilities, strong work ethic, and love and loyalty for his family.
Roy was born in Velva, ND, on February 15, 1924, to Martin and Minnie Erickson. He grew up with a sister and four brothers, moving to Moorhead, MN, and later to Fertile, MN, where he graduated high school.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - INFORUM - Obits
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Roy C. Erickson was peacefully called home on Monday, March 4, 2013, at the age of eighty-nine. He will be remembered for his kind, gentle nature, his quick-witted humor, inventive and creative mechanical abilities, strong work ethic, and love and loyalty for his family.
Roy was born in Velva, ND, on February 15, 1924, to Martin and Minnie Erickson. He grew up with a sister and four brothers, moving to Moorhead, MN, and later to Fertile, MN, where he graduated high school.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - INFORUM - Obits
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Gerald "Jerry" Westlund
Gerald "Jerry" Westlund, 84, of Peoria, AZ, died on Monday, March 4, 2013, in Gardens of Sun City under the care of Hospice of the Valley.
Born Dec 25th, 1928 in Devil's Lake, ND to Helmer and Esther (Houvila) Westlund with one sister, Erlys, MN. Graduated from high school in Devil's Lake. He worked for the Dept of the Army at Camp Grafton, ND. Met his wife, Donna Clemens, in Fargo, married Aug. 24th, 1954 and moved to Mpls, MN.
Sunday, March, 17, 2013 - INFORUM - Obits
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Gerald "Jerry" Westlund, 84, of Peoria, AZ, died on Monday, March 4, 2013, in Gardens of Sun City under the care of Hospice of the Valley.
Born Dec 25th, 1928 in Devil's Lake, ND to Helmer and Esther (Houvila) Westlund with one sister, Erlys, MN. Graduated from high school in Devil's Lake. He worked for the Dept of the Army at Camp Grafton, ND. Met his wife, Donna Clemens, in Fargo, married Aug. 24th, 1954 and moved to Mpls, MN.
Sunday, March, 17, 2013 - INFORUM - Obits
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Letter: Bank of North Dakota can do much better for college students
Earlier this year, the Bank of North Dakota announced record profits of $70.3 million. The bank is a model of excellence in its support of economic development, small business and agriculture and the envy of many other states. The bank’s profits are designated for deposit into the state’s general fund. But there is a dark side.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - INFORUM - Opinion
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Earlier this year, the Bank of North Dakota announced record profits of $70.3 million. The bank is a model of excellence in its support of economic development, small business and agriculture and the envy of many other states. The bank’s profits are designated for deposit into the state’s general fund. But there is a dark side.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - INFORUM - Opinion
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Good Housekeeping picks top toys for holidays
NEW YORK – Not all the testers for Good Housekeeping’s annual Best Toys list wear lab coats. Some are barely out of diapers. For its 2012 list, engineers reviewed hundreds of toys for safety and educational merits. But the true test comes from 140 kids, ages 3 to 13, who play with the top 135 new toys at the magazine’s product-testing laboratory in New York.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - INFORUM - Life
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NEW YORK – Not all the testers for Good Housekeeping’s annual Best Toys list wear lab coats. Some are barely out of diapers. For its 2012 list, engineers reviewed hundreds of toys for safety and educational merits. But the true test comes from 140 kids, ages 3 to 13, who play with the top 135 new toys at the magazine’s product-testing laboratory in New York.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - INFORUM - Life
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Blymer Morris Lester
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Blymer Morris Lester, affectionately known as Les, was born in Paducah, Texas on March 17, 1923. On January 18th he passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 1985 he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Marlys. Also preceding in death were his parents, two of his sisters and one brother. Survived by his loving wife of ten years, Joan Lester, his three children, son Steven Lester and wife Ruth of Bismarck, ND; daughter Linda Lester Rand and husband Pete of Minneapolis, MN and son Douglas Lester and wife Jody of Flower Mound, TX. Three step-children Susan Burton and husband Michael of Corinth, TX; Jack Maxwell and wife Alicia of Flower Mound, TX; Steve Maxwell of Atlanta, GA; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; his sister Lucille Miller of Bakersfield, CA; brothers-in-law Alton Peterson of Fort Meyers, FL; Lee Shultz of Springfield, MO, as well as nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Sunday, January, 27, 2013 - INFORUM - Obits
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Sunday, January 20, 2013
Blymer Morris Lester, affectionately known as Les, was born in Paducah, Texas on March 17, 1923. On January 18th he passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 1985 he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Marlys. Also preceding in death were his parents, two of his sisters and one brother. Survived by his loving wife of ten years, Joan Lester, his three children, son Steven Lester and wife Ruth of Bismarck, ND; daughter Linda Lester Rand and husband Pete of Minneapolis, MN and son Douglas Lester and wife Jody of Flower Mound, TX. Three step-children Susan Burton and husband Michael of Corinth, TX; Jack Maxwell and wife Alicia of Flower Mound, TX; Steve Maxwell of Atlanta, GA; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; his sister Lucille Miller of Bakersfield, CA; brothers-in-law Alton Peterson of Fort Meyers, FL; Lee Shultz of Springfield, MO, as well as nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Sunday, January, 27, 2013 - INFORUM - Obits
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Selling some hot wheels
Longtime collector prepares to auction off 270 vehicles, from the race-ready to the just plain rusty.
BISMARCK – A lot of boys and girls collect Hot Wheels cars when they’re kids. Art Mariner, on the other hand, never got tired of his hot wheels.
Friday, June, 08, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Longtime collector prepares to auction off 270 vehicles, from the race-ready to the just plain rusty.
BISMARCK – A lot of boys and girls collect Hot Wheels cars when they’re kids. Art Mariner, on the other hand, never got tired of his hot wheels.
Friday, June, 08, 2012 - INFORUM - Business
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Excitement a tough sell for Twins on winter caravan
MINNEAPOLIS – In the sunshine of spring training, fresh-start excitement emanates from all Major League Baseball teams. The Twins fire up the optimism earlier than that, even in the frozen dark of a January morning in Minnesota. Their annual winter caravan began on Monday, with manager Ron Gardenhire in the first group to go out.
Monday, January, 14, 2013 - INFORUM - Sports
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MINNEAPOLIS – In the sunshine of spring training, fresh-start excitement emanates from all Major League Baseball teams. The Twins fire up the optimism earlier than that, even in the frozen dark of a January morning in Minnesota. Their annual winter caravan began on Monday, with manager Ron Gardenhire in the first group to go out.
Monday, January, 14, 2013 - INFORUM - Sports
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Yvonne Amundson
Marcelline Yvonne Amundson, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Bottineau, ND, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, surrounded by family at Sheyenne Crossings Care Center in West Fargo, ND after a long struggle with Alzheimer's.
Yvonne was born on the family farm on May 7, 1928 to Albert and Alida (Hoffas) Larson. She was the second child of thirteen and was raised on the family farm in the Turtle Mountains. She attended country school in the Turtle Mountains and furthered her education in Bottineau, ND and Hillcrest Academy in Fergus Falls, MN. She received her teaching certificate in 1948 and taught at various country schools in the Turtle Mountains.
Sunday, January, 27, 2013 - INFORUM - Obits
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Marcelline Yvonne Amundson, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Bottineau, ND, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, surrounded by family at Sheyenne Crossings Care Center in West Fargo, ND after a long struggle with Alzheimer's.
Yvonne was born on the family farm on May 7, 1928 to Albert and Alida (Hoffas) Larson. She was the second child of thirteen and was raised on the family farm in the Turtle Mountains. She attended country school in the Turtle Mountains and furthered her education in Bottineau, ND and Hillcrest Academy in Fergus Falls, MN. She received her teaching certificate in 1948 and taught at various country schools in the Turtle Mountains.
Sunday, January, 27, 2013 - INFORUM - Obits
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Delaware courthouse gunman was ex-father-in-law
WILMINGTON, Del. — A 68-year-old man whose son was engaged in a bitter custody battle was identified Tuesday as the gunman who opened fire in a Delaware courthouse lobby, killing his former daughter-in-law and another woman. The gunman also died after exchanging fire with officers.
Tuesday, February, 12, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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WILMINGTON, Del. — A 68-year-old man whose son was engaged in a bitter custody battle was identified Tuesday as the gunman who opened fire in a Delaware courthouse lobby, killing his former daughter-in-law and another woman. The gunman also died after exchanging fire with officers.
Tuesday, February, 12, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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Graceland marks 30th year as tourist attraction
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When Graceland opened to the public 30 years ago this month, nobody knew if it would be a success. Nearly 18 million visitors later, the house where Elvis Presley once lived is a money-making business that's helped transform the city of Memphis into a top destination for music lovers.
Wednesday, June, 13, 2012 - INFORUM - Life
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When Graceland opened to the public 30 years ago this month, nobody knew if it would be a success. Nearly 18 million visitors later, the house where Elvis Presley once lived is a money-making business that's helped transform the city of Memphis into a top destination for music lovers.
Wednesday, June, 13, 2012 - INFORUM - Life
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Definitions range widely for political sweet spot: The middle class
FARGO - They are perhaps the two most-used and least-defined words of an election year: middle class. Most people say they belong to it. Those running for office bend over backward to woo it. But nobody seems entirely certain of what it actually means or whom it encompasses.
Sunday, October, 14, 2012 - INFORUM - News
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FARGO - They are perhaps the two most-used and least-defined words of an election year: middle class. Most people say they belong to it. Those running for office bend over backward to woo it. But nobody seems entirely certain of what it actually means or whom it encompasses.
Sunday, October, 14, 2012 - INFORUM - News
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Energize Your Life: How to rise above when it’s below zero
“Brrrrr – I can’t stand this weather anymore! How can we live in North Dakota?! Brutal winters, no high mountains to ski or oceans to swim. What is still keeping you here?” That’s what Suzan told me as we met for the first time, at a coffee shop.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - INFORUM - Life
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“Brrrrr – I can’t stand this weather anymore! How can we live in North Dakota?! Brutal winters, no high mountains to ski or oceans to swim. What is still keeping you here?” That’s what Suzan told me as we met for the first time, at a coffee shop.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - INFORUM - Life
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