More Than a Funeral...Voices of the Red River Valley

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Ken Norman, Attorney with Norman Law Office, Ltd., of Moorhead, Minnesota spends a few minutes talking about the simple legal tools you can use to ensure your wishes are followed and to protect yourself, your assets, and your family.

We inserted a few questions from our perspective in funeral service so that it pertains to the families we serve.

Ken can be reached at 218-233-2495, or his email at [email protected]

He will also be speaking at our conference on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead.  Sessions available are either 2 PM or 6:30 PM and are free to the public.  

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Tim Bauer has been a good friend and associate with Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service for many years.  Tim has gradually moved into retirement but is definitely not letting the dust settle.  

We visited with Tim and he filled us in on his early years in the ministry and his journey to where he is today, both professionally and personally.  He has a unique story we know you will enjoy, particularly his more recent interest into we refer to as "extreme hiking."  

We only scratched the surface and you can follow him on his YouTube channel for more of his thoughts and commentaries.  

https://youtube.com/@timbauer1915?si=tBA1nsXIVigH2RSE

If you want more information on the Firetower 100 or the Tuscobia Winter Ultra we visited about, please check out these links.

https://firetowertrailraces.com/

https://tuscobiawinterultra.com/

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We had an interesting visit with Pastor Taylor (AKA "Taylor") the other day and he shared his story of his life journey up to this point.  From the early years in the Minneapolis area, Bible camp experiences, seminary, and now.  Pastor Taylor also talked about his love for music.  We hope you find the conversation as interesting as we did.  

Pastor Taylor is the Pastor of Worship and Mission at Good Shepherd, where he has served since graduating from seminary in 2016. While he shares in the pastoral duties alongside the other Rostered Ministers, he spends much of his time planning worship, recruiting and equipping leaders for service, and discerning ways to be the church in God’s world.

Pastor Taylor is married to Deacon Julie Wilson and they have two girls, Natalie and Claire. When not working, you can assume he is writing music, coaching his kids sports teams, or exploring the Red River Valley.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd can be found at https://www.gsmoorhead.org/

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Kevin Wallevand has been a reporter at WDAY-TV since 1983. He is a native of Vining, Minnesota in Otter Tail County. His series and documentary work have brought him to Africa, Vietnam, Haiti, Kosovo, South America, Mongolia, Juarez,Mexico and the Middle East. He is an multiple Emmy and 4-time National Edward R. Murrow award recipient.

We had a good conversation with Kevin to discuss more than just his interesting series and stories.  We wanted to know a bit more about what makes Kevin tick and get his spin on some of his more interesting pieces.  We learned a bit about his early years in rural Minnesota, and how that impacted his direction in life.

Kevin also shares some of his opinions on the current state of media and news outlets as we know them.  

In June of 2023, WDAY featured a story on Kevin as he marked forty years in the broadcasting business.  It, in itself, is a fascinating story.  You can find the story on this link: https://www.inforum.com/news/fargo/i-cant-imagine-not-telling-stories-celebrating-kevin-wallevands-storied-40-year-career-at-wday-tv

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Jasper's Theater, located one mile east of Park Rapids, Minnesota, provides clean music, magic, comedy variety shows with 4 generations of family and fabulous entertainers from the region.  

Director, Kathie Brekke and her husband, Shawn, sat down and talked about the history of Jasper's Theater, the people and cast involved, and the shows for the upcoming 2025 season.  

You will be amazed at the variety of shows offered, especially the "Hand-Clappin' Gospel Show" to kick off the new year.  Tributes to Neil Diamond and Johnny Cash, Big Band Crooners, Rockin' 50s and Country Classics will not disappoint.  Kat Perkins, semi-finalist on The Voice several years ago, will pay homage to Hee-Haw towards the end of September.  

Kathie and Shawn also talk about the Theater which is completely handicap accessible and air-conditioned.  There is plenty of parking for cars and busses for groups of all ages.

They also talk about their personal story and the journey they took to where they are today.  They have a rich history and background in music education in the Red River Valley.  They tell of their personal musical groups that have entertained over the years and have performed at events and ceremonies in the region.  

Jasper's Theater has all their information and show details on their website:  www.jasperstheater.com    

You can find them at 17339 State Highway 34Park Rapids, MN 56470.

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Stuff!  Admit it, we all have it and it can become overwhelming in time.  Joan Windus, Senior Move Manager and owner of Change is Good! visited with us about her business and her mission to help families deal with "stuff."  Whether it is moving across town, across country, or just wanting to downsize, Joan offers wonderful insight and experience on how we can deal with "stuff" mentally and physically.  

You can find great information on her website: www.changeisgood.us.com and she can be reached by phone at 218-329-7442. 

You can even email her at [email protected]

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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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