As we celebrate 60 wonderful years together we want to thank our children, family and friends for your love, support and thoughtful wishes and gifts. Thank you Big Top for a wonderful place to celebrate and to Sue Schneekloth for the cake. You’ve made this milestone very special.

With love and appreciation,

Jim and Geraldine

Heraldson

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Thank you to everyone who came to my 80th surprise birthday party. Many thanks for the cards, gifts, hugs and birthday wishes. You made it a great day!

Betty Kessler

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Free Painting Estimates — Interior/Exterior - houses, apartments, sheds. References available — Call Bill at 605-731-9628.                   (7.12-7.31)

Ellsworth Public School – ISD #514 is looking for an Administrative Assistant!

•Help support school operations, transportation, athletics, and student services.

•Located in Ellsworth, MN •Start Date: July, 2025

•Flexible hours – year-round, part-time •Great for organized, tech-savvy individuals Interested? Apply today!

•District Application •Email letter of interest, resume, and three letters of reference to darcey.groen@isd514.org.

507-967-2242 Position is open until filled.                (7.3-7.19)

LABRADOODLE PUPPIES – The perfect family dog! Brown and black males available. Hypoallergenic and low-to-no shedding. Mother hunts pheasant. Obedient dogs and great with kids. Ready for their forever home anytime after July 7. Call or text 507-215-6056 for inquiries.

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We wish to thank you for your expressions of sympathy, cards, food and memorials. It was greatly appreciated. May God bless you!

From the family of

John Brands

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A special thank you to all the staff and nurses at Sanford Health and Hospice Cottage for the excellent care that Carol received. Also a thank you to all the friends, family, neighbors and Hartquist Funeral Home that helped me at this time.

Harold Stroh

and close family

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Nobles County Community Services is hiring for a new position of a Fraud Prevention Specialist. Conduct fraud prevention investigations involving applicants/recipients of assistance through various programs administered through Nobles County. Cooperative work with applicants, Fraud Prevention Investigators, Eligibility Specialists, County Attorney, other agency staff, and members of the public are essential for this position. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma with a minimum of three years of experience as an eligibility worker in the State of Minnesota and/or previous experience working with the Minnesota Fraud Prevention Investigation Program; associates degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or related field preferred. Valid driver’s license. Fluency in English and Spanish preferred. We offer flexible scheduling and telecommute options following an initial probationary period. Proficiency in a second language may be eligible for an extra $1.00 per hour. Excellent Benefit package. APPLY TO:   Nobles County Administration Office. Visit our website at www.co.nobles.mn.us for application and to view full job description and benefit sheet. Deadline: Open until filled, first review date 07/07/2025.   EEO/AA Employer.

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