Monthly Archives: May 2002

Nikki O’Hotto has been named Artist of the Month for June. Her new status was earned by the consistently excellent work that she has produced in her eighth grade art class. Born in Little Falls, Nikki moved with her family … Continue reading →

The Royalton School Board and the teachers recently adopted a contract for the 2001-2002 and the 2002-2003 school years. This year the board and teachers union opted for a new process in negotiating—Interest Based Bargaining The total package (salary and … Continue reading →

Name: George Weber, new Superintendent of Pierz School District 484. Family: Wife Marge; twins Michael and Breck, sixth-graders at Pioneer Elementary in Pierz; and son Aaron, age 4. Home: Sauk Rapids. The former Pierz Healy High School graduate, Class of … Continue reading →

As part of the Memorial Day Program at Oakland Cemetery Kalie Jo Witucki and Jordan Ficek to put a flower at each of the veteran’s graves. The program also included a salute by the Camp Ripley Rifle Team, a benediction … Continue reading →

(Pictured are Ronald, left, and Ralph Rinkel standing in their 12-cow milking parlor. Staff photo by Keith O. Axvig)Some of Ronald’s other off-the-farm and non-dairy activities have been: • A member of the Morrison County Board of Commissioners for two … Continue reading →

(Pictured are Ralph Rinkel, left, and his father, Ronald Rinkel, and Ralph’s three-year-old son, Randy, who is a candidate to become the third generation of Rinkels to milk cows in Lakin Townhip. Staff photo by Keith O. Axvig)Ronald’s off-the-farm dairy … Continue reading →

Ronald Rinkel elected president of the Morrison County Dairy Association.That headline could have been published this year in the Morrison County Record. In fact, that same headline could have been published for the last 14 years.Ronald Rinkel, one of the … Continue reading →

Sobieski resident Jay Brezinka (right) receives the State of Minnesota 10-year service award from Camp Ripley Post Commander COL. Terry Dorenbush at a ceremony held at the camp. “Jay is a fine example of what a dedicated state employee should … Continue reading →

The annual high school award program was held on Friday, May 24. Principal Dennis Saurer, welcomed the students and encouraged them to work hard toward their goals. Saurer served as master of ceremonies assisted by other staff members. Staff Sargent … Continue reading →

Tony Larson, a defending state tennis singles champion, has earned another trip to the state tennis tournament.Larson plays in the No. 1 singles slot for Swanville-Long Prairie/ Grey Eagle.Larson defeated Litchfield’s Doug Hagen 6-1, 6-1 Tuesday to win the Section … Continue reading →

Zack Solinger, a freshman from Pierz, is the only trackster from Pierz, Royalton or Upsala/Swanville who will be competing in this year’s Class A state track meet.This year’s state track meet with be Wednesday and Thursday, June 5 and 6, … Continue reading →

Little Falls will not be represented in the Minnesota Class AA tennis tournament this year.Bud Godzala and Andy Spofford lost the third-place match to Dan LaFountaine and Joe Mahon of St. Cloud Apollo last Friday and were elimintated from the … Continue reading →

The Heartland Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual membership meeting and election of new directors to the board on June 24 at The Old Bank Restaurant, located on Main Street in Pierz. The annual meeting will begin at 6 p.m. … Continue reading →

Pierz Community Education Auditions for Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical production of “The Wizard of Oz” will be on Monday, June 10 at 9 a.m. at Healy High School Gym in Pierz. Up to 75 local children are needed … Continue reading →

The day began with a 9 a.m. worship service at the current church site. In Pastor Carl Larson’s message he shared that “Today is a time to open ourselves up to the mind-blowing, heartwarming, life changing power of God … … Continue reading →

Most members of Bethel Lutheran Church were wearing red Sunday, May 19, as they celebrated the Day of Pentecost and also the groundbreaking for their new church which will be located at 901 West Broadway.

In nominating Anna for the award, her teacher stated, “Anna had outstanding performances during the Keyboard Festival and was selected to perform in the Honor’s Concert. She is well-deserving of this award.” Anna is finishing up the fifth grade at … Continue reading →

Joshua and Anna Pfohl have been named the Students of the Month for April at St. Francis Music Center in Little Falls. Both students have taken piano lessons for two and one-half years at the center and both study with … Continue reading →

Britian Amelia Conley has been named the May Student of the Month at St. Francis Music Center in Little Falls.Britian is finishing second grade at Mary of Lourdes Elementary School. She has taken piano lessons for three years at the … Continue reading →

The United States Achievement Academy announced recently that Riley Gruber from Pierz has been named a United States National Award winner in science. This award is a prestigious honor very few students can ever hope to attain. In fact, the … Continue reading →

Debra Copa Nagel, a resident of Darling Township in Morrison County, has announced her bid for the DFL endorsement District 12B House Seat. Debra and husband Scott operate a beef farm in Morrison County. Debra has served on the Township … Continue reading →