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Take Home Bags Available at Armstrong Library

Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, there will be no Summer Reading Program at the Armstrong Public Library. The staff at the library have decided to not forget about the kids during this time. Each Saturday in August there will be “take home” bags in the entryway to the library.

Ruth Anderson Pfeil

Early in the morning, August 7, 2020, Ruth Ann Pfeil(AKA Little Ruthy, Ruth Anderson, Mrs. Jim Pfeil) left this world, struck down by Covid 19 and that day ended an era in our family.

Evelyn Pape

A graveside service for Evelyn Pape was held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Armstrong Grove Cemetery with Pastor Susan Wobig as the officiant. Henry-Olson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Warriors Ready for the 2020 Football Season

By Clinton J. Davis

J.D. Scholten talks with Jim Cronk at a public forum in November of 2019 when J.D. made his way through Armstrong.

J.D. Scholten rejects DCCC, vows to run his own race

In a press release statement, J.D. Scholten, refers to a close 2018 race between him and Steve King. J.D. was seen as a long shot against Steve King but ended up nearly beating out the Congressman in the Fourth District. J.D.

Home Repair Fundraiser for Dorothy Johnson

Dorothy Johnson just celebrated her 85th birthday and her 85th year of living in Armstrong. Dorothy was born on July 20, 1935 in Armstrong to Frank and Emma Wegner. She is the twin sister to Don Wegner. Dorothy has been a big part of Armstrong for many residents. Many know her as Aunt Dorothy, Aunt Dort, or just Dorothy Johnson.

Courthouse reopening going well

Tue, 07/07/2020 - 1:39pm admin

The reopening of the Emmet County has been going well – or at least as well as can be expected during a pandemic.

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Bancroft celebrates the 4th in style

Tue, 07/07/2020 - 1:35pm admin

Over the past few months and COVID-19 on everyone’s minds, very few things have brought a smile to people’s faces.

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Spilled Ink

Tue, 06/30/2020 - 2:59pm admin

Today, July 1st, Jerry D. Wiseman celebrates his 50th year in the newspaper business. July 1, 1970, he bought the Armstrong Journal and Ringsted Dispatch from Ken Miller.