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Petra Gunderson-Leith is the Archivist at the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. Our initial interest was to talk about the history of the first cemetery in Moorhead, Prairie Home Cemetery, and our conversation soon meandered to other cemeteries in the area.

Petra also shared interesting stories of the first settlers in the rural areas and the eventual establishment of Moorhead, the early businessmen and women, riverboat transportation, and the colorful characters that settled in the area. One minor point of correction, according to Petra, is the date of death for Frances Merritt. Her actual year of death is 1878 and we want to make that correction in the interest of historical accuracy.

Petra is a wealth of information and has access to amazing historical records for Moorhead, Minnesota, and the surrounding area of Clay County. We appreciated her humor and insight as we talked.

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Memory Cafe' is an incredible resource for families faced with the reality of dementia in its many forms. From a simple beginning in 2017, Memory Cafe' has grown to offer support through many programs and support groups.

We visited with Maggie Ness, LBSW, Executive Director at Memory Cafe' and she talked about it's inception and it's growth to where it is today, the programs they offer, and her vision for the future. She emphasized the family connections and the multitude of volunteers that make Memory Cafe' what it is today.

Memory Cafe' not only offers assistance to individuals with dementia, they also have a network of support options for the often overlooked caregiver as well.

Enjoy our conversation and visit their website for much more information: www.memorycaferrv.org Their phone number is 701-404-6712.

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On a cold January afternoon, we had a warm conversation with Kelly Krenzel. Kelly is the originator and creative force behind "Hope Blooms." Kelly had a dream to make a difference in lives of individuals, one at a time, with the message of "You Matter."

Kelly shares her personal story of how Hope Blooms came to be, the numerous outreach opportunities they have created, and her vision for what is to come for her as well as the multitude of volunteers that are part of this ministry.

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Curt Cannon and Jennifer Conklin are part of the dedicated staff at the Clay County Veterans Service office. We talked about their responsibilities and the programs available to veterans and their families. We only scratched the surface and we encourage veterans, and their families, to contact their office at 218-299-5041 with questions they may have.

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We visited with Shawn and Sarah Nygaard on Thanksgiving eve 2024 and talked about their life journey and how it came to pass that they purchased Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service from George and Ruth Korsmo.

They shared stories of their early years in rural North Dakota and how that has shaped their lives. Raising a family and balancing the roles of parents and business owners is difficult but possible, and rewarding.

They also share their views on the future of Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service in the Red River Valley as well as the funeral profession as a whole.

Enjoy this months episode!

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It's difficult to compress 100 years of a full life and decades of experience in funeral service into one 38 minute podcast. We sat down with Paul Korsmo in October of 2024 and visited about his life and his vision in funeral service. Paul's faith and his family were, and continue to be, an integral part of this vision.

We touched on the highlights and shared some great memories during our visit and we have been blessed by his dedication to our profession and to the families we serve.

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Hey podcast listeners. We'll be launching the first official podcast on November 2nd, so subscribe or follow for more interesting people and topics we feel are of value.

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