Patricia K Gjerde was born on December 4, 1939, in Aitkin, Minnesota to Harold and Agnes Hanson. She passed away on July 20, 2023, surrounded by her family, after eight
It was over a year ago that Chris Halvorson, former band director at the Aitkin High School, was asked why would a guy who had taught band for over three
Michael “Mike” Allen Carlson, 78, of Palisade died peacefully in his sleep on June 7, 2023 with his wife “Jake” and his dog Paco by his side at his home on the Mississippi, Palisade, MN. He was born November 22, 1944 in Aitkin to Charles “Charlie” and Pauline “Polly” (Perkins) Carlson. He graduated from Aitkin High School in 1962. He Earned his degree as an Airplane Mechanic - A & E License from Thief River Falls Tech. College.