Monthly Archives: June 2001

Hendrickson will officially retire on July 2. He recalled, “When I came to the department, Fred Pelzer was sheriff. Then there was Jerry Susalski and Paul Tschida. When I started, there were five deputies and the sheriff. Now there are … Continue reading →

“I’ve been on the Morrison County Sheriff’s Department longer than anyone else here,” said Patrol Sergeant Ed Hendrickson. “I was the training officer when Sheriff Paul Tschida come into the department as a rookie.” Hendrickson has been with the department … Continue reading →

(Pictured are 26 teachers from Royalton, Little Falls, Pierz and Swanville school districts gathered at the Royalton Elementary to attend Art From the Land 2001. (070101art) Staff photo by Liz Verley)The six-day program was filled with intense activities. The purpose … Continue reading →

“One of our goals has been to influence rural schools to make the arts a central aspect of their curriculum,” stated Phil Gurbada. Gurbada, who is the Royalton Elementary principal was serving in the capacity of a facilitator at the … Continue reading →

Little Falls American Legion baseball team extended its unbeaten string to six games when Post 46 took to the road and swept a double header from Staples on Wednesday. Scores were 4-1 and 11-4. In the opener, Post 46 collected … Continue reading →

Little Falls American Legion Post 46 split a double header with Brainerd on Thursday. Brainerd won the opener, 6-5, and Little Falls took the nightcap, 5-1. In the opener, both teams had 10 hits; however, Post 46 committed three errors … Continue reading →

Pierz American Legion baseball team split a pair of games with Pequot Lakes on Thursday night. Pierz won the first game, 2-0. John Kahl threw a one-hitter, walked one batter and struck out five.In the second game, Pequot Lakes was … Continue reading →

Throughout the year, Prairie Fire tours brings a professional theatrical experience to many communities throughout the state, and has been involved with Community Services in Little Falls for more than a decade.The performance date for the upcoming play, Cinderalla, is … Continue reading →

Randy Pankonen is one of these. Pankonen is the new superintendent of the Little Falls Golf Course, having started the position April 14. “Revenue is down right now because of our late start and the wet weather. But, things have … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Golf Course opened March 8 last year. With the heavy snow cover, it didn’t open until April 14 this year. And, anybody familiar with the area knows full well that this year’s cool wet spring has limited … Continue reading →

What better way to cool off on a hot day than to have a squirt gun fight? Treated to a Friday Fun Day most every week, students of Little Falls Taekwondo were given the opportunity to participate in the “cool … Continue reading →

(Pictured are present YAR (Youth As Resources) board members, including Andy Geyer, Glen Schmidt, Christina Saari, adult advisor Patty ZumBerge, Alicia Holtz and Samantha Goulet. (070101yar) Staff photo by Joyce Moran)With these conceptions in mind, and from a suggestion by … Continue reading →

Help is always needed somewhere within a community. Perhaps some of the elderly need help getting their groceries or picking up their prescriptions. Maybe some small children require help getting to school. And, quite possibly, there is a need to … Continue reading →

(Pictured is Bishop John Kinney as he stressed stewardship of the land at the Rural Life Celebration Sunday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz. Staff photo by Lorae Vardas) “It is good for us to be here today,” said … Continue reading →

Several hundred people took time from busy summer schedules to participate in the annual Rural Life Celebration Sunday at St. Joseph’s Church in Pierz. The Most Reverend John Kinney, Bishop of St. Cloud, presided at the Mass of Thanksgiving concelebrated … Continue reading →

Rebecca R. Bollin and Aaron M. Olson were married April 7, 2001, at Camp Ripley Chapel in Little Falls, MN, with Pastor Bob Brannon officiating at the ceremony. Parents of the groom are Al and Carol Olson of Brainerd, MN. … Continue reading →

The dedication of the Veterans Remembrance Memorial and Servicemen and Women’s Walkway, located next to the Little Falls Post Office, will be held Saturday, July 14 at 6 p.m. Blocks still may be purchased for the Walkway. They cost $100 … Continue reading →

A St. Cloud trio will play for a Concert in the Park in Little Falls on July 8. Dean Severson, Mike Sharp and Chris Laumb, three musicians from the St. Cloud area, will perform together at Concerts in the Park … Continue reading →

St. Francis Music Center will host its 2001 Piano Camp from July 8-14 on St. Francis Campus in Little Falls.Now in its 12th year, this camp attracts the best teen-aged pianists from throughout the state. During the week-long residential camp, … Continue reading →

(Pictured is Michael Maleska, 2, who could barely hang onto a bottle of pop in front of the pop toss at The 2001 St. Otto’s Care Center Summerfest. Submitted photo)More than 125 prizes were awarded. Among the top prize winners … Continue reading →

Hundreds of people of all ages turned out for the 2001 St. Otto’s Care Center Summerfest on June 24 in Little Falls. The event featured prize drawings, games, food and entertainment.

The Morrison County Commissioners passed a resolution requesting that the Minnesota Department of Transportation clean the outlet ditch to help alleviate the flooding problems along North Haven Road. The ditch referred to runs to the west and south of Highway … Continue reading →

Ray Schulte, Relay for Life committee member, accepted a check from Carol Hoheisel, owner of the Morrison County Record, as a bronze sponsor of the annual Relay for Life. This year’s event will take place at Flyer Field in Little … Continue reading →

In addition to the sparkle and glitter of the two scheduled 1-1/2- hour performances at 5 and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, staff of the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus will also offer a special free presentation at 10 a.m. … Continue reading →

Wild turkey populations in the Mille Lacs Pilot Project Study Area experienced a rebound thanks to exceptional reproductive success this spring. Despite initial significant post-release losses, five surviving wild turkey hens have produced clutches of up to 12 eggs this … Continue reading →

William SchmidtWilliam “Bill” Joseph Schmidt, age 76, of Lincoln, MN, died June 22, 2001, at St. Otto’s Health Care Center in Little Falls, MN, following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services were held June 25, at St. James Catholic … Continue reading →

Edna Mae Lucille MichieEdna Mae Lucille Michie, age 96, a resident of Fergus Falls, MN, and formerly of Little Falls, MN, died June 23, 2001, at the Pioneer Retirement Community in Fergus Falls. Funeral services will be held at Pioneer … Continue reading →

Marlene (Schommer) ZehnleMarlene (Schommer) Zehnle, age 57, a resident of Minneapolis, MN, died June 11, 2001, after battling pulmonary fibrosis. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Incarnation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Marlene was born July 19, 1943, to … Continue reading →

Harriet J. BallouHarriet J. Ballou, age 71, Randall, MN, died June 21, 2001 at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, MN. Funeral services were held June 25 at Randall Presbyterian Church in Randall, MN with Rev. Stacey Steck officiating. Interment … Continue reading →

Elizabeth TaylorElizabeth (Betty) Ann Taylor, age 62, of St. Paul, MN, died June 17, 2001. She was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. She was born in Little Falls, MN, October 12, 1938. She was preceded in death by her … Continue reading →