Jerry

Jerome Kraft
January 14, 2026
Jerome James Kraft, 74, of Willmar, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. Jerome James Kraft was born May 8, 1951, in Harvey, North Dakota, the son of William and Lucille (Kelsch) Kraft. He graduated from West Fargo High School in 1969. Following high school, Jerry joined the U.S. Army and served as a crew…
Kala Bush named 2025 H-BC Teacher of the Year
By Mavis Fodness
May 28, 2025
First-grade teacher Kala Bush is the 2025 Hills-Beaver Creek Teacher of the Year as selected by her peers. Bush received the honor during the H-BC commencement Friday night. The nomination form for Bush as Teacher of the Year simply read, “Kala is a rock star.” Haley Tollefson with the H-BC Education Association presented the award. She noted that the 2024-25 school year was a challenge for…