Monthly Archives: April 2001

The recent God For Us Concert held in Little Falls will continue to touch the hearts and lives of area residents through monies given to 12 organizations and individuals as selected by the event’s organizers. Over 4,000 people attended the … Continue reading →

Pierz received two-hit pitching and won the first game of a double-header with visiting Eden Valley-Watkins, 10-4, in Central Minn-esota Conference action Thursday. John Kahl two-hit the Eagles over the first six innings during which the Pioneers built a 10-3 … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Softball Team picked up another win in the Central Lakes Conference when the Flyers shut out the Sartell Sabres, 1-0, on Thursday afternoon in Little Falls. Shanna Bach won her second game without a loss. She threw … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Boys’ Tennis Team beat Central Lakes Conference foe Alexandria on Thursday afternoon in Little Falls, 4-3.The Flyers won twice in singles–Brandon Staab at no. 3 and Ben Tilus at no. 4–and also twice in doubles–Andy Spofford and … Continue reading →

The Pierz Legion Auxiliary Post 341 will hold its annual Gold Star Banquet on Tuesday, May 15, at the Pierz Bar. Social hour will be from 6 to 7 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by … Continue reading →

In recognizing the importance of volunteers in the community, the Morrison County Volunteer Network (MCVN) presents the following opportunities: • Retired & Senior Volunteer Program—Share the experience of a lifetime, people are invited to join RSVP. You’ve spent a lifetime … Continue reading →

Now in its fourth year, the Lindbergh Elementary Art and Talent Show has quickly become a favorite tradition for both participants and spectators. There were 19 different performances during the evening and the artwork of each and every student was … Continue reading →

Several members from Cub Scout Pack 44 recently had an opportunity to tour the Morrison County Record. The scouts, who attend Lindbergh Elementary School in Little Falls, enjoyed watching the Production Staff work on the ads. Accompanying the group was … Continue reading →

Members of the Little Falls School Board decided to table several requests from personnel who are seeking Extended Leaves of Absence from the district at their Monday morning meeting.Three of the requests were for back-to-back Extended Leaves which are usually … Continue reading →

Take Back The Night, sponsored by Morrison County Hands Of Hope, Little Falls Women of Today and AAUW, was held in Little Falls for the ninth straight year on Wednesday evening. The program held at the Historic Courthouse of the … Continue reading →

Community Federal Savings and Loan of Little Falls recently renewed as a Bronze Sponsor for the Morrison County Relay For Life. Presenting on behalf of Community Federal is President Tom Leiferman and receiving for the American Cancer Society is Relay … Continue reading →

Donations from God For Us were distributed by event organizers to several people involved with individual and oganizational needs on Wednesday afternoon. Attending were organizers (front) Steve Emblom, Elene Tonder and Dwight Nelson, and recipients (second row) Bobbi Muncy–Multiple Sclerosis … Continue reading →

(Pictured is Sarah Pasela playing Gertrude McFuzz and Sarah Brown playing Mazzie LaBird practice their scene. Performances run May 4, 5 and 6 at the Charles D. Martin Auditorium at the LFCHS. Submitted photo)The play based on the classic Dr. … Continue reading →

The cast and crew of over 90 members are hard at work putting the finishing touches on the You Betcha! production of Seuss on the Loose! by Dr. Seuss. The family-friendly production is directed by Jason Schommer with costumes by … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Community High School Student Council was awarded the Minnesota Outstanding Student Council of the Year Award at the Minnesota Association of Student Councils State Convention held in Sartell, April 1-3. The award was given for the leadership … Continue reading →

With the recent rainstorm, drainage problems again surfaced in Pierz. The Pierz City Council Monday night discussed with Myron Kujawa, developer of River Park Estates, the possibility of coordinating proposed street projects. Estimated costs of installing curb, gutter, roads, storm … Continue reading →

Revenue from the Morrison County Jail has continued to decline in 2000; $275,820 was collected from renting bed space to other counties. In 1999 revenues were $396,710. 2000 figures presented to the commissioners on April 24, show there were 264 … Continue reading →

In March, the real estate department of the Morrison County Recorder’s Office collected fees in the amount of $18,391, with $4,123.50 sent to the State of Minnesota as mandated surcharges. In the vitals department of the office, $5,287 were collected … Continue reading →

After considering moving graduation from Friday night to Sunday afternoon for several years, the Pierz School Board decided to make the date change on next year’s calendar. The graduation ceremony this spring remains as usual on Friday, June 1, at … Continue reading →

Members of the Little Falls School Board received an update on the feasibility of transferring Middle School activities that were reduced from the 2001-02 budget to Community Services at their Monday morning meeting. The board recently approved $453,000 in reductions … Continue reading →

“Justin Okroi has been a pleasant student to have in class this year,” notes Jon Thorson, math teacher. “I have appreciated his hard work, determination and positive attitude when it comes to class work. I appreciate the politeness and courtesy … Continue reading →

The faculty selection committee announced last week that Justine Okroi and Chad Schmidtbauer have been chosen Students Of the Month for April at Pierz Healy High School. The graduating seniors earned the honor by maintaining high academic standards while participating … Continue reading →

The Staples-Motley boys and the Milaca girls ran away with the respective titles at the Pierz Pioneer Invitational, held in Milaca on April 20. The Cardinals had 154.5 points to outdistance runner-up Crosby-Ironton by 46 points. The Wolves had a … Continue reading →

The Royalton girls took home hardware from the Maple Lake Invitational Track Meet on Tues-day when the Royals tipped Eden Valley-Watkins-Kimball for second place, 86-85. Big Lake won the girls’ title with 210 points and the Hornets also took the … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Softball Team dropped a pair of Central Lakes Conference games to undefeated (6-0) Rocori on Tuesday afternoon in Little Falls. Scores were 11-0 and 3-1. In the opener, the Spartans scored eight runs in the top of … Continue reading →

The Brainerd Warriors scored a run in the bottom of the eighth inning–the only run of the game– and edged Little Falls, 1-0, in Central Lakes Conference baseball action on April 20 in Brainerd. It was a pitchers’ duel–both teams … Continue reading →

Little Falls rebounded from a 6-1 loss in the first game of a baseball double-header with Rocori to win its first game of the season in the nightcap, 5-1. Of the opener, Flyer coach Scott Renning related, “Josh Burgardt threw … Continue reading →

The Pierz boys’ and girls’ golf teams defeated visiting Isle in non-conference action on Wednesday. The Pioneer boys won 161-215, paced by Medalist Chris Boser who carded a 39 on the soggy course during 70-degree temperatures. The Pierz girls, paced … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Boys’ Tennis Team won its third straight Central Lakes Conference match on Tuesday afternoon when the Flyers defeated the Sartell Sabres, 7-0. The Flyers swept all the matches in straight sets with the strong-est performance at no. … Continue reading →

A gymnast from Little Falls brought home a bronze medal for Level 8’s fourth place in the U.S. Gymnastics Association Regional Tournament in St. Louis, MO, April 23 and 24. Danielle Atkinson, a 13-year-old in just her third year of … Continue reading →