Monthly Archives: March 2000

Leo SobiechLeo Sobiech, age 91, a resident of Rice, MN, died April 3, 2000, at the Country Manor Health Care Center in Sartell, MN. Funeral services were held April 6 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in St. Stephen, MN, with … Continue reading →

Third grade students at Mary of Lourdes Elementary School recently spent a week with an artist in residence, Daniel Polnau. As part of a grant given by the Musser Foundation and the Minnesota State COMPAS programs, Polnau spent the week … Continue reading →

Over $3,000 was raised for Kinship of Morrison County during a new event sponsored by the program on Tuesday evening. The Cookoff for Kids was termed a “great success” by the Kinship director. An estimated 300 people supported the fund-raiser … Continue reading →

Jim and Mary Schilling of Fort Ripley, MN, along with Chuck and Kathy Marohl of Blaine, MN, are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Michelle Schilling and Jonathan Marohl.Michelle is a 1997 graduate of Little Falls Community High … Continue reading →

Benedict and Dorothy Gorecki, residents of rural Mille Lacs County, have been in negotiations with the Community Development Coordinator of Morrison County – Carol Anderson and the City of Pierz, to bring a new enterprise into the Pierz area. The … Continue reading →

The second annual Share Sunday was held March 19 at the Mary of Lourdes auditorium. The event provided entertainment for those attending and prizes for the talent contest winners and raffle winners. Coming away as the big winner, however, was … Continue reading →

Much study and exploration will have to be undertaken before business owners in downtown Little Falls can make a quality decision on whether or not they want a downtown service district. That was the message given at the first exploratory … Continue reading →

Little Falls School District administrators were recently notified by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning that the district has been approved for a $230,000 grant for technology. The grant will allow the district to begin a two-part program … Continue reading →

Two area students were among the 42 regional spelling bee winners who competed March 27 in the State Spelling Bee held at St. John’s University at Collegeville. Both fared well. Elizabeth Petersen, an eighth grader at the Little Falls Community … Continue reading →

Emily Jean LeeEmily Jean Lee, age 77, died March 27, 2000, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Funeral services were held at the Brenny Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN, April 1 with Father Leroy Kremer officiating. … Continue reading →

Hattie KarpinskiHattie Karpinski, age 80, a resident of Little Falls, MN, died March 27, 2000, at Elder Heights in Little Falls. Mass of Christian Burial was held March 31 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls with … Continue reading →

Alice E. ChristensonAlice E. Christenson, age 87, a resident of Little Falls, MN, died March 26, 2000, at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls. Funeral services were held April 1 at Grace Covenant Church in Little Falls with the Rev. … Continue reading →

Marcella and Fred Kloss of Royalton, MN, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Kloss, to Philip Vannurden, son of Janice and Gary Vannurden of Rice, MN. Jill is a 1996 graduate of Royalton High School and 1997 … Continue reading →

Chris Young of Pierz competed in the National High School Seniors Wrestling Championship in Pittsburgh, PA, March 23-26. He competed on “Team Minnesota” which consist of seniors from across the state. These seniors finished first or second in the individual … Continue reading →

A sophomore at Pierz Healy High School was named the central region’s National Tobacco Control Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids—a national organization out of Washington, D.C. The Campaign is the nation’s largest non-governmental initiative … Continue reading →

Little Falls Police Chief Mike Pender warns residents within the city limits of Little Falls that the department will be enforcing the city’s junk ordinance effective immediately. He warns, “It is unlawful for any person to store or keep any … Continue reading →

Several changes have occurred recently in child welfare services. Social Service Director Steve Reger and Supervisor Melanie Beseman updated the Morrison County Commissioners on some of the changes on March 28. Beseman reported the 1999 Minnesota Legislature amended the Maltreatment … Continue reading →

Numerous items of business were discussed at Monday evening’s Little Falls City Council planning meeting. City Administrator Rich Carlson first told of Mielke Oil’s offer to sell to the city its three storage buildings on 5th Street NE. He added … Continue reading →

More than 80 percent of people who responded to Representative Steve Wenzel’s annual constituent questionnaire support legislation to protect life, protect privacy, lengthen murder sentences and assist farms, the Little Falls lawmaker reported. But the more than 500 respondents were … Continue reading →

Members of the Morrison County Child Protection Team attended the March 28 Commissioners meeting for the signing of a proclamation and to invite the commissioners to attend the April 4 presentation for county fourth grade students given by the Illusion … Continue reading →

A senior from Royalton High School has become the first boy from the school’s basketball program to be selected to the state all-star series. Alan Wilczek is one of 40 players who will be featured in the upcoming 18th Annual … Continue reading →

A senior basketball player from Pierz Healy High School joined the list of former Pioneer girls who were selected to play in the state all-star series. Cindi Kimman is one of 40 players who will be featured in the upcoming … Continue reading →

Just because one is 91 years old doesn’t mean his/her bowling score has to be similar to a March temperature in Minnesota. Recently, while bowling in the Seniors’ League at the Little Falls Bowling Center, 91 year-old Ed Schwitalla bowled … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has chosen its April Employee of the Month. Dorothy Bernardy is being honored this month for 20 years of dedicated service as the Activities Director at St. Otto’s Care Center. “Dorothy brings great … Continue reading →

First Lutheran Church of Little Falls is hosting a benefit dinner on Saturday, June 3, from 5 – 8 p.m., for Michaela Bauman, three year old granddaughter of Al and Sue Bauman of Little Falls and daughter of Mike and … Continue reading →

A cable TV franchise agreement between Charter Communications and the City of Little Falls may be approved at Monday evening’s city council meeting. And then again, it may not. In a telephone conference call Monday evening with Bob Vose, the … Continue reading →

Routine business conducted by the Morrison County Commis-sioners at their meeting on March 28 included: • Approving a five-unit lodging license for Rice Creek Hunting and Recreation, Inc., in Belle Prairie Township. The license is to be issued pending satisfactory … Continue reading →

The Morrison County Commis-sioners will hold a public hearing to gather input on considering the adoption of a county Right of Way Ordinance. The hearing will be held during the regular commissioners meeting on April 18 at 10 a.m. and … Continue reading →

The Continuing Education Center has announced the March Advisee of the Month. She is Connie Donnell. This honor is awarded to students who possess attributes that serve to further their educational goals and pursuits. Connie is the daughter of Joel … Continue reading →

On February 8 the Morrison County Commissioners agreed with members of the 911 Commit-tee that the county should proceed with developing (GIS) infrastructure for the county. The project cost was not to exceed $125,000. On March 28, the county signed … Continue reading →