Monthly Archives: August 2000

St. Joseph’s Parish Calendar winners of $30 (except where noted) for August 27 – September 2 include: August 27 ($100)—Terry Becker and Chad Przybilla, Pierz, MN; August 28—Mary Ann Gulden, Pierz; August 29—Lisa Henagin, Pierz; August 30—Rose Tretter, Hillman, MN; … Continue reading →

An ad in an 1882 edition of the Albert Lea newspaper stated, “A company of boys from the Children’s Aid Society of New York City will arrive in Albert Lea on Friday, November 17, for the purpose of finding homes … Continue reading →

A draft of a text book on the history of Little Falls, prepared primarily for students in grades three through eight, was presented to the Little Falls City Council for its review. The book, complete with a teacher’s manual, was … Continue reading →

“Labor Day differs in every essential from the other holidays of the year in any country,” said Samuel Gompers, founder and longtime president of the American Federation of Labor. “All other holidays are in a more or less degree connected … Continue reading →

St. Gabriel’s Hospital and Unity Family Home Care & Hospice are hoping to increase local awareness of death and dying issues by capitalizing on the publicity being generated from the Public Broadcasting System’s (PBS) series “On Our Own Terms: Moyers … Continue reading →

Irwin Jacobs, chairman of the Board for Genmar Holdings, Inc.—Larson’s parent company—began his address to media members from around the world by welcoming them “To the most advanced boat building factory in the world.” (Pictured is Irwin Jacobs, Genmar founder … Continue reading →

In an unprecedented media blitz Wednesday, Larson/Glastron Boats introduced the world to its new state-of-the-art VEC technology.

The 28th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair—undoubtedly the city’s biggest event of the year—is expected to bring 100,000 visitors to Little Falls next weekend. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the fair will be held throughout the city’s business district … Continue reading →

Sarah Bratsch and Lance Schuer of Little Falls, Stacy Britz of Pierz and Ryan Klingaman of Staples share their experiences. (Pictured are runners Ryan Klingaman, Stacy Britz, Sarah Bratsch and Lance Schuer. Submitted photo) The cross country team members will … Continue reading →

The experience of participating in the Down Under International games in Australia is now history. However, the friendships that bind the Minnesota and Wisconsin cross country teams, as well as the memories, will last a lifetime.

The Pierz Women’s Golf League ended the season with an awards banquet August 24 at Triple Play Bar and Restaurant. When the final numbers were tallied, the first-place overall league champions for 2000 were Joyce Kahl and Rose Brezinka-Kowitz. Runner-up … Continue reading →

Patrick Preimesberger had been out scouring the town all week with his buddies in search of the Pierz Oktoberfest Treasure Hunt Medallion. Biking home Friday evening to the sound of thunder, the 13-year-old decided to stop one more time at … Continue reading →

Sartell won all the singles matches and went on to defeat Little Falls, 6-1, in Central Lakes Conference girls’ tennis action. Winning for the Flyers was the no. 2 doubles combination of Rachel Loscheider and Alexis Sandy. They won in … Continue reading →

The course was designed by Jim Dahl, co-owner with Roger Petersen, and is the fourth area course which reflects his handiwork. Others designed by Dahl include the Little Falls Golf Course, Oak Hill Golf Course of Rice and Pine Ridge … Continue reading →

This Friday area linksters have the opportunity to try a new golf course–Eagle’s Landing– located off Hwy. 371 on CR 49 approximately 12 miles north of Little Falls near Fort Ripley.

Competitors came from throughout Minnesota; from Iowa, South Dakota, and Wisconsin to compete. Nikki Keehr of Freedhem came out on top. (Pictured is Nikki Keehr from Freedhem who earned the title “All Around Cowgirl” at the Detroit Lakes Eagle Club … Continue reading →

Last weekend a Freedhem area youth earned the “Senior All Around Cowgirl” championship title two days running at the Detroit Lakes Eagles Club Little Branches Rodeo held in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Little Falls opened the volleyball season–and Central Lakes Conference play–with a 3-1 win over St. Cloud Apollo in St. Cloud on Thursday night. Sarah Fedor was 30-for-34 in hitting with 10 kills and Erin Mrozek was 19-for-21 in hitting with … Continue reading →

There was no doubt about the final outcome as early as halftime. The Patriots of Upsala/Swanville Area Schools (USA) played the first half without a penalty, held their opponents from New York Mills scoreless and scored a field goal and … Continue reading →

Pierz girls’ tennis team won two of three matches in non-conference at the Aitkin quadrangular action on Wednesday to im-prove its record to 10-1. The Pioneers defeated Crosby-Ironton, 6-1; dropped its first match of the season to Mora, 5-2; and, … Continue reading →

The veteran program of St. Cloud Tech showed on Thursday afternoon as the Tigers defeated the Little Falls Flyers in Central Lakes conference soccer action. results of the boys’ game was 13-2 and the girls’, 15-0. Little Falls hosted the … Continue reading →

Little Falls Men’s Over 30 Playoffs• Red Bull Bar 19, Gosch’s Store 5.• L.F. Dray 16, Trutwin Service 13.• Gosch’s Store 11, L.F. Dray 10.• Red Bull Bar 7, Gosch’s Store 0 (forfeit, Championship).Little Falls Men’s B Playoffs• Jensen Builders … Continue reading →

Many of the doors to area schools will open on Tuesday, September 5. “There are several steps parents and children can take to make the back-to-school experience safer,” said Mike Pender, Little Falls Police Chief. He suggested that children and … Continue reading →

Located nine and one-half miles east of the ethanol plant on CR 46 stands a nine-foot long chainsaw carved mink. Bernard Brisk, who owns the property on which the mink is displayed, explained, “There are no signs to show where … Continue reading →

The premiere production of Greater Tuna is opening September 21 with additional performances on September 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. in the Charles D. Martin Auditorium. You Betcha! Productions is a new theatre group headed by Jason Schommer, a … Continue reading →

The Great River Arts Association’s Community Arts Calendar for September, October and November is now available free of charge at the following locations: AmericInn Motel, Country Inn and Suites, Bookin’ It Bookstore, GRAA office in Historic Courthouse, Black and White … Continue reading →

The Minnesota Fishing Museum, located on the westside of Little Falls, is struggling to stay afloat financially. Facing this fact, members and staff of the museum, including newly-named Board President Jeff Zyvoloski, came before the Little Falls City Council to … Continue reading →

To continue to receive grant funding from the State of Minnesota for the public transportation program —MorrTrans, the county agreed to provide a local share of 35 percent or the total operating cost and 20 percent of the total capital … Continue reading →

“We have ordered 1,600 doses of flu vaccine, but don’t know how much we will actually receive,” said Renee Schwaller, associate director of Clinic/CHS with Morrison County Public Health. Schwaller addressed the Commissioners at their meeting on August 29. She … Continue reading →

The leaders on the Little Falls American Legion Post 46 Baseball Team were announced on Thurs-day morning by the coaching staff. Jon Czech headed the hitting statistics with a .500 batting average, .592 on-base mark, 29 hits, 19 runs scored … Continue reading →