Graettinger News

"Life brings us tears, smiles and memories. Tears dry, smiles fade, but memories last forever." This class motto of the 2013 Graettinger-Terril graduating class will be heard this Sunday, May 19 at the G-T High School Commencement Exercises.

ESTHERVILLE An ambulance of the Palo Alto County Hospital was involved in an accident tlast Monday north of Estherville that sent three people to the hospital.

Without any fanfare, last Thursday became a Million Dollar Day in Palo Alto County.

The Palo Alto County Sheriffs Office last Saturday was called to an Assault at 2741 425th Avenue, north of Graettinger.

After several months of uncertainty over a major drainage project in the northern portion of the county, Palo Alto County Supervisors are feeling a bit more optimistic about the outcome of some federal concerns over the project.

Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens said just after 5:30, Monday afternoon, his office received a report of an accident 5 miles north of Estherville, on Highway 4. Upon investigation, it was determined a 1988 Ford Lifeline Ambulance, owned by the Palo Alto County Hospital, was northbound, when the driver, 27-year old Cody Petersen of Graettinger lost ... (more)