Pat Erickson News Today

DeKALB – New technology may be introduced to NIU classrooms in the upcoming years following the University Council meeting addressing Gov. J.B. Priztker’s proposed budget for Illinois universities.  BUDGET UPDATE While addressing the budget update, Executive Vice President and Provost Beth Ingram introduced plans to update classrooms with virtual reality and artificial intelligence.  “Curricular innovations...

Lyle Duane Smith, 88, of East Grand Forks, MN passed away peacefully on December 26, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Dave and I saw the message Monday and immediately worked the missing tree into our radio show. Later, we would find out from Lisa, how the rest of the story played out. Lisa told me the Ericksons didn't want to go back to Scott's Landscaping and ask for more trees from Collen Purcell.

Debra Ann (Allen) Winzenburg was born in Grand Forks, ND, on July 6, 1959, to Ginger (Ulseth) Allen and David Allen. She died surrounded by her loving family in Denver, CO, on May 5, 2022, after a short battle with lung cancer. Upon her diagnosis, Debbie was determined to live life on her own terms and in the best way possible (and she did just that!).