Minnesota Allocates 130000 for Red Lake Welfare Costs
The Minnesota Legislature approves 130000 per year for two years to reimburse Beltrami and Clearwater counties for public welfare costs on the Red Lake Reservation. Senators Willett and St Onge helped secure the funding, with ongoing review of the allocation each session. County welfare chief Melberg notes strong Red Lake relations and says funds come from state or federal sources, not local property taxes.
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Minnesota
Beltrami
Clearwater
Red Lake Reservation
Red Lake
State of Minnesota
Willet
Rep. St. Onge
C. E. Melberg
Beltrami County
Setesdalslaget Convention Opens In Oklee
Setesdalslaget annual convention at Oklee June 8 and 9 features guest speakers and folk music. The Community Hall hosts 2 p.m. programs both days with oldtime dancing after evening programs. Bands include Andy's Oldtime Band Grand Forks and Mel Brenden LeRoy Larson Minneapolis. Speakers Knute B. Knutson Dreng Bjornarra Miles Aakhus. Public invited. The group honors Norwegian Americans linked to Setesdal, home of the immigrant organizers in Grand Forks in 1909.
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Oklee
Wil
Andy
Grand Forks
Mel
Brenden
LeRoy Larson
Minneapolis
Knute B. Knutson
Dreng Bjornarra
Miles Aakhus
Setesdalslaget
Setesdal
Marsh named AAA membership representative in Bemidji area
Derry Marsh of Bemidji is appointed the Minnesota AAA membership representative for the Bemidji district. He works with district manager Ken Fairchild and covers Bemidji Bagley Cass Lake and Blackduck. AAA in Minnesota has about 390000 members. Marsh previously worked for Mayflower Truck Company and lives with his wife on Route 2 Bemidji.
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Derry Marsh
Bemidji
Minnesota State Automobile Association
AAA
W.G. Burrows
Burnsville
Marsh
Ken Fairchild
Bagley
Cass Lake
Blackduck
The
Mayflower Truck Company
Route 2
Birth of a River pageant set for June 16 at Itasca State Park
June 16 at Bagley and Itasca State Park features a Mississippi Headwaters commemoration for the river’sBirth and the 300th anniversary of Marquette and Joliet discovery. The 1:00 p.m. show includes a history pageant, Bagley High School concert, a Pow Wow, Chippewa ceremonies, and speaker Russell Fridley of the Minnesota Historical Society.
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Bagley
Itasca
Itasca State Park
Mississippi
Marquette and
Jolliet
Bagley High School
White Earth Indian l Reservation
Russell _ Fridley
Minnesota Historical Society
Powell Sr Baseball Wildcats remain unbeaten in Bemidji region
The Laporte area notes a baseball Wildcats run of undefeated games despite rain delays. Local births include Curtis Lee Powell born May 22 at Bemidji Hospital to Gary and Sandra Hegg. Community updates report travel for church business, a pastor's graduation, and a funeral for Ted Jacobsen on Kabekona Lake.
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Carl Sandberg
Sanberg
Community Baptist Church
Hansen
Oak Hills Bible Institute
Bemidji
Ruth Meads
Washington
Oregon
Harold Frey
Great Falls
Mont
Arnold
Ashiland
Ore
Dellsman
Johnny Meads
Klickitat
Wash
Pleasant Valley Community Notes From May Gatherings
Pleasant Valley Mrs Glenn Thompson and Mrs Chas Hightshve host ALCW meeting at the church on Thursday May 31 at 8 p m. About 50 women attended a bridal shower for Ginger Kansa June bride with gifts opened by the bride and helpers. Lunch served by hostesses and helpers. Mr and Mrs H Bucks returned from a week in the cities visiting relatives. The Bucks were Sunday dinner guests at the Glenn Thompson home.
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Glenn Thompson
Pleasant Valley
Chas. Hightshve
ALCW
Ginger Kansa
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Laporte News
Jack Meads
Maupins
Chtharlie Meads
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Loren Little
Clinton
Lisa
Eileen Lindahl
Baumans
Rick Murdock
Pam Lindahl
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Lick Lindahl
Roy Mann
Jim Niles
Ruth
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