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Cromwell mayor Sharon Zelazny and Wrenshall resident Harold Ankrum were recognized as the 2023 Carlton County Outstanding Seniors for 2023 on Friday, Aug 18, during Senior Day at the Carlton County Fair.

Harold Ankrum is well-known in the Carlton-Wrenshall area as the longtime owner of Harold's Service just west of the Carlton County Courthouse. He is in the process of selling the business.

Yet, besides helping stranded motorists, Ankrum is noted for turning "fiascos into fortunes" for cancer research. He has sponsored three annual local fundraisers to raise funds for the St. Jude Children's R...