Obituary
Doris Eleanor Knutson, 93
September 12, 1932 — June 11, 2026. Schoolteacher, church organist, and the last word on the spelling of every name in this county.
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Obituary
Orville “Ole” Tollefson, 91
February 3, 1935 — June 4, 2026. Lifelong resident, lifelong angler, holder of the record for consecutive Sundays in the third pew.
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Gladys M. Sorensen, 88, of Misquah, died June 1. Services were held Saturday at Sacred Heart. She is remembered for her rhubarb, her merciless euchre, and forty years of perfect church-basement coffee.
Raymond “Bud” Knutson, 79, formerly of Misquah, died May 28 in Brainerd. A celebration of life will be held at Knute’s Tap, which he founded the year after the one it is named for. He asked that no one wear a tie.
Milestones
Walt & Carol Sorensen mark 41 years; in lieu of gifts, they request no one ask Walt about the drive.
Baby girl Hendrickson, born June 2, eight pounds even, already above average.
Harold Aas marks one year retired from the post office and reports he has “never been busier.”
The Lakeside Pike softball team opened 1–0 and will be honored at the July fish fry whether they like it or not.