Monthly Archives: July 2002

Sitting outside the old Hammerbeck Nursery and Landscaping building in Little Falls is a model plane that is hoped to be used by the Little Falls Lindbergh Lions for this week’s Lindbergh celebration in Little Falls. Georgeio Hammerbeck, who runs … Continue reading →

The Morrison County Commissioners adopted a campaign related activities policy for the Government Center and its employees.The policy states that no employee, during work hours, shall use authority or official influence to compel any co-worker or member of the public … Continue reading →

(Pictured is Rachel Holthaus of Bowlus displaying her plaque from the U.S. Junior National Tournament in Fargo, ND. Staff photo by Adam Czech)This was the first year there was a girls bracket at the tournament. Since Holthaus was in the … Continue reading →

The trophies and medals are starting to pile up for Rachel Holthaus.Holthaus, who will be a sophomore at Little Falls Community High School this fall, won the girls U.S. Wrestling Junior Nationals in Fargo, ND last weekend.

International Multifoods Corporation announced on July 30 that it had entered into an agreement with the newly formed affiliate of Wellspring Capital Management LLC, a private equity investment firm based in New York City, to sell the stock of its … Continue reading →

(Picture: Participating in the children’s walk at the Relay For Life were the twin daughters of Cliff and Amy Segler, Megan and Madison. Amy’s mother, Pat Copa, hit with cancer recently, participated in the survivors’ walk. Staff photo by Joyce … Continue reading →

(Picture: Before the teams took to the track at the recent Morrison County Relay For Life, the cancer survivors made their walk. They were led by 2003 Relay co-chairs, Tar and Sandy Smith. Staff photo by Joyce Moran)The top individual … Continue reading →

(Pictured before the local Relay For Life got underway, Co-chairs Susy and Dr. Phil Prosapio thanked everyone for attending. Across Flyer Field, in the grandstands, luminaries spelled out the theme of the night—One Day, One Night, One Reason. Staff photo … Continue reading →

As of last Thursday, figures computed indicated that the ninth annual Morrison County Relay For Life raised over $105,000. With more money still coming in, the exact amount was not yet known. The initial figure, however, according to Co-Chairperson Susan … Continue reading →

Another day, another dip in the stock market return numbers. When is it time to get out? Should investors ride it out?According to Kevin Davis, investment consultant at Community First in Little Falls, “This is not the time to sell; … Continue reading →

Auditions for Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical production of Tom Sawyer will be held Monday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. at Upsala Area Schools. Up to 75 local children are needed to play the roles of Tom Sawyer, Becky … Continue reading →

(Pictured is James Morrow, left, as he stopped by the Freedhem Store to pick up some dog food, Owner Paul Nieman, Jr., who works at the store on Sunday mornings, was on hand to greet his customer. Staff photo by … Continue reading →

(Pictured on a recent Sunday morning Ardell Tembruell, Jr., left, Willis Swanson, Jim Colombe and Carmen Hebler were visitors to the store. Staff photo by Liz Verley)In a paper written 1995 for her DECA class, employee Tina Kuchinski said, “We … Continue reading →

(Pictured is Freedhem Store owner Paul Nieman, Jr., waiting on customer Cliff Jelinski. Staff photo by Liz Verley) Founded in 1902, Freedhem is located 10 miles from Pierz and 12 miles from Little Falls. It is divided by CSAH 45 … Continue reading →

Built in 1902 by Oscar and Alfred Swanson the Freedhem Store will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Aug. 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. The store, now owned by Cecilia and Paul Nieman, Jr. has been the center point of … Continue reading →

(Pictured: Holy Family Church in Belle Prairie today. Staff photo by Joyce Moran) Shimek then recalled going to Midnight Mass on Christmas eve in a sled pulled by horses. “We were kept warm by an old horse-hide we called Mag, … Continue reading →

(Pictured: Holy Family Church in Belle Prairie as it appeared in about 1903. Submitted photo) Another, still-standing result of the coming of the French Canadian immigrants is the church they helped found. It was in 1852 that Father Francis Xavier … Continue reading →

Back in the mid-1800s, after hearing from fur traders and lumberjacks about the fertile land in Belle Prairie, MN, many French Canadians from the Quebec area chose to try their luck on the American frontier. The results of their decision … Continue reading →

This coming weekend will mark the 75th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s return to his boyhood home of Little Falls. Ten years ago, Joy Johnson, who also grew up in Little Falls, received the first-ever Lindbergh Environmental Award. Johnson, who was … Continue reading →

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has announced that West Nile virus has been confirmed in four Minnesota horses through testing conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, IA. The West Nile infections—Minnesota’s … Continue reading →

All incoming sixth grade band members are encouraged to attend in the band camp starting Monday, Aug. 12 at 8:15 a.m. in the Little Falls High School band room. Students can still sign up with Community Services to register for … Continue reading →

Those who were not among the throngs at Reeve Lindbergh’s book signing at Bookin’ It Bookstore back in February will have a second chance to meet the popular author and purchase her books for signing. Lindbergh returns to Little Falls … Continue reading →

Jason Schommer, local actor, director and comedian, will be performing his stand-up comedy show, Shameless, at the Minnesota Theatre Fringe Festival in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Theatre Fringe Festival is a 10-day celebration of theatre artists from all over the United … Continue reading →

(Pictured: The Flying Irishman, Joe Dooley will entertain in his Pitts S1S. Submitted photo) The Stearman biplane was built originally as a WW II training plane, to prepare U.S. Army and Navy Pilots. After the war Stearman biplanes were used … Continue reading →

(Pictured is a T-28 which will be taking part in the airshow. Submitted photo) The “Spirit of St. Louis” replica is owned and was built by the Experimental Aircraft Association and will be on display as will be other planes … Continue reading →

(Pictured: The Red Baron Squadron will be one of several acts at the Aug. 10 airshow. Submitted photo)The afternoon events will have local connections when Gene Marsolek takes to the air in his Pitts Special to do his aerobatic show. … Continue reading →

The air space over the Little Falls/Morrison County Airport will be closed during Saturday, Aug. 10 afternoon’s activities. Crowds of 10,000 to 20,000 are expected to watch aerobatic acts, precision flying and skydivers in a show that has been put … Continue reading →

(Pictured during his visit to Little Falls in August, 1927, Charles Lindbergh, second from right, posed in front of his boyhood home with friend Kenneth Martin, Mayor Austin Grimes, Dr. C.H. Longley and one unidentified individual. Photo courtesy of the … Continue reading →

He was home. And while the cheering crowd numbered tens of thousands, he felt comfortable to see familiar faces and places once again. As reporters noted, “Coming after the monotonous rounds of celebrations in the big cities, the hometown visit … Continue reading →

On Aug 25, 1927, at 2:03 p.m., Charles Lindbergh, recently acclaimed as a world hero, landed his Spirit of St. Louis just north of Little Falls, his boyhood home. The two-day stopover was just one of the many he made … Continue reading →