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After 2017 Accident, Family Feels Thankful For Good Life

After 2017 Accident, Family Feels Thankful For Good Life


Oct. 30, 2017, is a date that will never be forgotten by the family of Casey and Billie Pippenger of Bainville. That day, however, wasn’t an end, but rather a beginning of thankfulness for the Pippengers and their three daughters. It was on that date that Kailin Pippenger, a high school sophomore at the time, was driving her two younger sisters, a cousin and another student to school. The vehicle

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Bainville Approves Rates Increase, Clerk

Bainville Approves Rates Increase, Clerk


The Bainville Town Council held its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 13. The full council was in attendance. A resolution was passed approving a small increase to water and sewer solid waste rates. The council also passed a resolution approving a credit card for use by town employees for municipal purchases. Lifelong Bainville resident Billi Jo Cochran was approved as the new town clerk. She was

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Leroy Simonson

Leroy Simonson


Leroy Allen Simonson, 74, died Nov. 5, 2023, in Malta. He was born on Aug. 18, 1949, in Havre to Roger and Kathleen “Ree” (Murdock) Simonson. He was their firstborn son, delivered by Ree’s sister and nurse, Marjorie (Murdock) Olsen. From that day on, Leroy and his gunt Marjorie had a special relationship. He graduated from Whitewater High School in 1967. After high school, he joined

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Gary Brien Sr.

Gary Brien Sr.


Gary Dale Brien Sr., 79, died Nov. 13, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, N.D. He was born April 28, 1944, on the farm at Medicine Lake to Julius and Joy (Rather) Brien and spent the majority of his life in Medicine Lake. He was a rifle marksman in the Army National Guard from 1964-1970 and served his country proudly. He enjoyed doing many things, but it was hunting and fishing, especially

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Dana  Gunderson

Dana Gunderson


Dana Eugene Gunderson, 70, of Plentywood died Nov. 2, 2023. He was born April 25, 1953, to John and Elsie (Graham) Gunderson. The third oldest of eight children, he grew up in Plentywood. On Aug. 22, 1979, he married Joan (Lizotte) and, together, they raised their family in Montana and later in Kansas. While in Kansas, he successfully ran his own business until he and Joan decided to return