WILLISTON, N.D.—A 31-year-old Iron River man has been charged with murder in connection with the stabbing death of a 32-year-old Iron River man here early on March 17.
According to the Williams County Sheriff’s office, Ryan Anderson is being held on a Class AA felony charge of murder. Bond was to be set at a hearing held late last week.

IRON RIVER TWP.—With numerous projects in the works and the township hall’s Americans With Disabilities Act compliance looming, the Iron River Township Board has passed on the opportunity to resubmit recreational grant applications.

Rob Rottier (right) and West Iron County High School junior Andrew Peterson install one of eight hardwood panels as work on the new fitness center continues. Students participated in a Lift-A-Thon to help fund the installation of the new floor and weight lifting equipment in the mezzanine of the Charles Greenlund Gymnasium. Rottier is a 2004 graduate of West Iron and is an installation technician for Connor Sport Flooring of Amasa. The Wykon logo was custom applied to the oak surface by Ryan and Becky Blazier of American Classic Sign Co. The panels were glued in place, but pads surrounding the stations are free-floating for cleaning and maintenance. The new fitness center is part of the school district’s program to promote healthy habits including exercise.

IRON RIVER—Spring activity is picking up in the area with three events taking place in Iron River on this Saturday, March 23:
--The Home, Business and Outdoor Rec Expo will be held at the West Iron County High School Gym,
--The Family Fun Day will be in the Stambaugh Elementary School Gym.
--The Spring Craft and Garden Show will be held at the Windsor Center.

INDIAN LAKE—Work has ceased at the site of a well that planners hope will maintain the level of Indian Lake.

CASPIAN—The Caspian City Commission voted unanimously at its March meeting to purchase fuel from the city of Gaastra.

Students from the Stambaugh Elementary School’s first grade displayed their creations March 8 during the annual Robot Parade. The students showed their creativity and imagination by designing and building robots complete with wheels and flashing lights.

CRYSTAL FALLS—The great granddaughter of a Crystal Falls pioneer has named an orchid after the city that has given her many happy memories.

CRYSTAL FALLS—Iron and Dickinson county residents will have local access to pharmaceuticals and medical supplies during a disaster under a federal program.

IRON RIVER—West Iron County students are working out to raise funds for a new fitness center.