Irene H. White, 92, longtime resident of Side Lake, MN died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN. She was born October 7, 1930 to Alfred and Emma (Lunde) Ongstad in Wolford Twp, ND. Irene grew up in North Dakota and graduated from Rugby High School. She later married Dale White on February 7, 1948, in Rugby. They moved to Side Lake, MN in 1951 and were married for 52 years until Dale’s passing in 2000. Irene was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Chisholm and the Side Lake Hobby Club. She was a wonderful seamstress, enjoyed ceramics, collected many dolls, liked watching TV, loved her gardening, especially her flowerpots, and was an avid reader, she absolutely loved country music and above all else she loved her family.
The academic progress and well-being of students topped the list of topics discussed by the Rugby Public School Board at its regular monthly meeting Dec. 13.
Jan. 18, 1947 – Oct. 18, 2022 Janet Pearl Pousson, the daughter of Peder and Gertie (Ness) Olsen was born on January 18, 1947 at the Good Samaritan Hospital
District budget matters, school fundraisers and a construction site tour at Rugby’s Ely Elementary School sparked discussions at the Rugby Public School Board