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Editor’s Note: This obituary comes to us from Ted Erickson of Bloomington, KHS class of 1944. I received word from Phoenix, Ariz., that Bob Nankivell died on June 19, 2002, at age 84. Bob was a teacher and coach at Kimball High School for two years, from Sept. 1942 until June 1944. His basketball team…

“Cure, commitment, care.” On June 23, 2002, Julie Knisley took that logo of the Diabetes Association and turned it into reality. Julie and 11 other members of Minn. Team D traveled to Kona, Hawaii, and ran a marathon to help fight diabetes. As a team, they raised more than $60,000 for advocacy, research and a…

Saturday, July 13, Tony Herker from Kingston took first place in the second heat of the Creek Stocks. David Henderson of Monticello placed second, and Josh Kern of Cold Spring placed third. In the Feature race of the Creek Stocks, Jim Schugel of New Ulm placed first, Jesse Trebil of Atwater placed second, and Brandon…

Alvina Ferrier died on June 5 at her home at the Cambridge Health Care Center. She was 98 years old. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, at Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church in Braham, Minn., with Rev. Richard Chronis officiating. Burial followed at Rice Lake Cemetery in Braham. Alvina Irene Ferrier…

The time is drawing near, and soon Conrad Birdie will be here. Maybe you have seen him at a local parade surrounded by his screaming fans. If you have not been lucky enough to get an autograph, come to Kimball Elementary for a closer look. Kimball Community Playhouse is sponsoring its second annual summer production…

There was a huge crowd for the parade this year. President Vanessa Schlueter and committee members Mary Therriault and Jeana Calfas had fun with the crowd doing pre-parade warm-ups of “If you’re Happy and You Know It Clap Your Hands!” The parade lasted just over a half hour with more than 75 units. Winners of…

On June 18, Congressman Mark Kennedy announced the launch of his new Web site for his Congressional campaign. “I am pleased to have the opportunity to communicate with the people of the new Sixth District via the Internet,” said Kennedy. “It’s important to be in constant contact with my new constituents, and I will do…

Crysteel Manufacturing, Inc. of Lake Crystal, MN, has announced the acquisition of truck equipment manufacturer J-Craft, Inc. of Kimball, MN. The acquisition, finalized on June 8, is aimed at enhancing and expanding Crysteel’s presence in the upper Midwest. J-Craft began operations in 1978, and its products serve the construction, contractor, landscaping, municipal and agricultural markets.…

Alvina Ferrier died on June 5 at her home at the Cambridge Health Care Center. She was 98 years old. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, at Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church in Braham, Minn., with Rev. Richard Chronis officiating. Burial followed at Rice Lake Cemetery in Braham. Alvina Irene Ferrier…

From the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch Senior citizens often face tough decisions about purchasing prescription drugs and other health-related merchandise. Unfortunately, some companies are taking advantage of the complex choices facing elderly Minnesotans by selling useless or inaccurate information about the marketplace for health products or services. Consumers should be wary of…