Monthly Archives: January 2001

Cowboy poetry in Minnesota. Ya sure, you betcha. House Concert managers believe that cowboy poetry is alive and well. The managers have announced Blanche Evridge as their next artist in the Little Falls House Concert series. Evridge can be seen … Continue reading →

Still accompanied by the whoopla that garnished its record-breaking seven-year run in New York, Hello Dolly! will come swaying into the Central Lakes College’s John Chalberg Theatre, on February 14, for 10 performances through February 25. With songs by Jerry … Continue reading →

It’s time to celebrate the arts with the Great River Arts Association’s fifth annual, “Party for the Arts.” This annual event is not only a fund-raiser for the organization, but an opportunity to bring artists and art supporters together in … Continue reading →

A “very fluffy, cuddly and affectionate,” one- to two-year old male orange tiger-striped cat is the featured Pet of the Week by the Morrison County Animal Humane Society. A tour of the shelter is aired daily at 7:30 p.m. on … Continue reading →

(Pictured are Josh Lund of Perham, Danny Burkholder of Menahga, Jake Nygren of Cushing, and Cody Peterson of Fort Ripley) “Ideal weather is from 10 above to 10 below,” Carson asserted. “This minimizes chances of oversweating and getting hypothermia.” Each … Continue reading →

The best way to appreciate the great outdoors is to be there. Students in the Natural Resources program at Central Lakes College learned to appreciate warm clothing, a good fire, cozy tents, and each other during the one-credit weekend class … Continue reading →

Pierz seventh grade boys tied for first in the Howard Lake tourney in December and won the Pierz Tournament on January 20. Team members include (back) Travis Stegora, Matt Poepping, Adam Boser, Brandon Grittner, Justin Gross, Shane Weber, (front) Joey … Continue reading →

Two Little Falls Community High School seniors have been nominated for the Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award recently. Established in 1988, The Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award (Triple “A”) Award) is sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League. The … Continue reading →

This week we will discuss Question No. 1 (Classrooms and Site Improvements) and Question No. 2 (Gymnasium) of the bond referendum, and the voting procedure for the bond referendum. On February 20, 2001, Pierz School District 484 is holding a … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Exchange Club has announced its December Boy of the Month. Daniel Jensen is the son of David Jensen and Ruth Jeremiason-Jensen of Little Falls. Dan’s activities in school have included participation in Math League, Knowledge Bowl, school … Continue reading →

The January Students of the Month at Mary of Lourdes Middle School were recently announced. They are, front, Bailey Veillette and Joelle Mushel who were both given the Fifth Grade Award, Jesse Young, recognized for academic achievement, Jason Jelinski who … Continue reading →

Students at Lincoln Elementary in Little Falls were given the opportunity to meet and talk with author Kate DiCamillo recently. Some, like Nathan Siebert, even got her to autograph her book, Because of Winn-Dixie—a story about a dog, friendship and … Continue reading →

St. Michael’s Catholic Aid Council is sponsoring a benevolent fund-raiser for a Buckman man.Roger Grittner was injured in a farm-type accident on January 5 when his leg was caught in a grain auger. Sunrise Ag is co-sponsoring the event.The Catholic … Continue reading →

Howard StoffletHoward “Howie” W. Stofflet, age 60, a resident of Foley, MN, died January 29, 2001, at his home of natural causes. Funeral services were held February 2 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm, with Fr. Anthony Ubagarasamy officiating. … Continue reading →

One of the earliest members of the Little Falls Fire Department, and the last survivor of those who used the city’s first fire truck to get to fires, was laid to rest January 26. Fred LaFond had been a member … Continue reading →

As these Mary of Lourdes Elementary students proved, you really don’t need expensive equipment like sleds, skis or snowboards to enjoy the snow. They were recently caught having fun sliding down the man-made mountain that sits on their playground.

Mille Lacs Kathio State Park will host a candlelight ski event Saturday, February 3, from 6-10 p.m. This popular annual event gives visitors the opportunity to ski the park’s beautiful wooded trails by the light of the moon, with candle … Continue reading →

Oldina F. BonczekOldina F. Bonczek, 77-year-old resident of Little Falls, MN, formerly of Omaha, NE, died January 25, 2001, at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial was held January 30 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church … Continue reading →

Robert E. VosenRobert E. Vosen, age 60, a resident of Little Falls, MN, died January 26, 2001, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN.Funeral services were held January 29 at Zion Lutheran Church in Little Falls with Rev. … Continue reading →

Upsala’s starters played only in the first half of the Cardinals’ girls’ basketball game with Pillager on Monday night. Upsala won the game, 64-29, and led at halftime, 45-6.Jen Boeckermann paced the Cardinals with 19 points, eight rebounds and four … Continue reading →

The Pierz boys’ basketball team fell, 63-38, to undefeated Braham on the Bombers’ court in non-conference action on January 27.The Bombers outscored the Pioneers in every quarter.While the Pioneers had balanced scoring, no one scored more than seven points. Adam … Continue reading →

Undefeated Little Falls rallied from a four-point halftime deficit at Fergus Falls, to win 74-64 only a day after the Flyers rallied from an 11-point fourth quarter deficit to top Willmar.Against the hosting Otters, senior Nate Miller led the Flyers … Continue reading →

Little Falls girls’ basketball team was defeated by the hosting Grand Rapids Thunderhawks, 51-46, in non-conference action on January 27.Junior Rachel Davich led the Flyers with 19 points, four assists, nine rebounds and five blocked shots. Trista Schilling and Becky … Continue reading →

Upsala roared to a 50-13 halftime lead and coasted to a 61-35 Prairie Conference win over Eagle Valley at Clarissa on January 26. The win kept the defending conference champions unbeated in the PC.Amanda Michels topped the scoring for the … Continue reading →

Royalton evened its record in the Prairie Conference at 4-4 with a 53-25 win over St. John’s Prep in Collegeville.Sophomore center Lori Henry scored 16 points points to lead the Royals’ attack. April Bechtold and Liz Gottwalt added eight and … Continue reading →

Pierz played one of its best games of the season, according to Coach Rick Sczublewski, and ran away with a 76-37 Central Minnesota Conference win at Howard Lake. The win improved the Pioneers’ CMC record to 6-2 and overall record … Continue reading →

Little Falls’ hockey team was defeated by St. Cloud Apollo, 5-0, in a Central Lakes Conference game on January 27 at Exchange Arena in Little Falls.The Eagles held the Flyers to 14 shots on goals while they fired 29 shots … Continue reading →

Royalton defeated Browerville-Eagle Valley, 42-24, Friday night in Prairie Conference wrestling action.The Royals won eight of the matches against the Tigers, including four by pins–Gabe Nelson at 119 pounds, Jarrod Foss at 140, Jamie Plumski at 160 and Joe Langner … Continue reading →

Little Falls boys’ basketball team needed a fourth quarter rally to stop upset-minded Willmar, 60-57, on January 26 in Little Falls. The Flyers outscored the Cardinals 20 to seven in the final half of the fourth quarter and came back … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Community High School sent 13 students (cast and crew) to the One-Act Play Sub-regional Competition at Sauk Rapids High School on January 27. It was the first time a One-Act Play Competion included a work by the … Continue reading →