Monthly Archives: October 2002

(Pictured in front of racks of unsliced bacon are, left front, Jim Virnig, Andy Thielen and Todd Caddy. Back are Joe and Matt Thielen. The crew fills bacon orders at Thielen Meats in Pierz for national distribution. Staff photo by … Continue reading →

(Pictured is Todd Caddy, bacon specialist at Thielen Meats in Pierz, displaying a couple of freshly smoked pork bellies as they come out of the smokehouse. Staff photo by Lorae Vardas) “We had no idea it would take off like … Continue reading →

New Yorkers recently discovered what area residents knew all along. Thielen Meats in Pierz makes exceptionally good bacon. Even Martha Stewart, the home decorating diva, placed an order a couple weeks ago. Television news anchor Peter Jennings is a connoisseur … Continue reading →

(Pictured are Carlos Stroia, owner of Stroia Ballet Company in Little Falls, and Samantha Collen of St. Joseph, the featured dancers in The Nutcracker Ballet, which opens Nov. 8 in Little Falls. Submitted photo)The show will be performed Friday, Nov. … Continue reading →

Carlos Stroia, a native of Romania, founded the Stroia Ballet Company in Little Falls 20 years ago.One year after the Little Falls studio was opened in 1982, Stroia opened a studio in Brainerd. In 1985 he opened his third studio, … Continue reading →

This week’s pet is a Husky cross male. He is a gorgeous dog with blue eyes who is about one year old. He is very lovable and wants to please everyone. There are many animals—dogs, cats, puppies and kittens— available … Continue reading →

As President Bush continues to contemplate war with Iraq, ostensibly to rid the Middle East of another tin-horn dictator, but one with potential for nuclear disaster, the need for alternatives to oil become more critical. Our dependence on Arab oil … Continue reading →

Little Falls will have a new mayor in January. Ron Hinnenkamp, after holding the position for 10 years, has decided not to run again. October 23, at city hall, the four candidates who have opted to run for the position, … Continue reading →

(Editor’s Note: The Morrison County Record recently gave the following School Board candidates the opportunity to respond to two questions. They were asked to keep the length of their answers to 100 words or less. Some of the answers may … Continue reading →

(Editor’s Note: The Morrison County Record gave the following School Board candidates the opportunity to respond to two questions. They were asked to keep the length of their answers to 100 words or less. Some of the answers may have … Continue reading →

(Editor’s Note: The Morrison County Record gave the following School Board candidates the opportunity to respond to two questions. They were asked to keep the length of their answers to 100 words or less. Some of the answers may have … Continue reading →

(Editor’s Note: The Morrison County Record gave the following School Board candidates the opportunity to respond to two questions. They were asked to keep the length of their answers to 100 words or less. Some of the answers may have … Continue reading →

(Editor’s Note: The Morrison County Record recently gave the following State Senate candidates the opportunity to respond to four questions. They were asked to keep the length of their answers to 100 words or less. Some of the answers may … Continue reading →

(Editor’s Note: The Morrison County Record recently gave the following State Representative candidates the opportunity to respond to four questions. They were asked to keep the length of their answers to 100 words or less. Some of the answers may … Continue reading →

District Court ReportFelony charges filedCharged in Morrison County District Court with felony crimes recently were: • Robin Clara Peterson, 38, Motley—In connection with incidents between Nov. 1, 2001 and April 30, Peterson has been charged with one count of wrongfully … Continue reading →

This past Monday, at the City Council meeting, we officially accepted two donations for the Airport Improvement Fund. The Lone Eagle Auto Club donated $1,000 and Ron Niewohner donated $250 towards the fund. Both the auto club and Mr. Niewohner … Continue reading →

Updated October 25, 2002

Writer will miss KOATo the Editor: I, for one, will miss Keith Axvig. It is rare and refreshing to have a reporter with a conservative view. I’m sure whatever he undertakes in the future—people will be blessed by him. We … Continue reading →

Daniel (Tony) SauerI am a candidate for the Pierz City Council. I have fourteen years of experience in city government. I have been active in the city of Pierz in the following organizations: Pierz Boy Scouts, Rich Prairie Jaycees, Pierz … Continue reading →

Ronald VerleyI am forty years old and have lived in the Royalton area since age six. I attended Royalton schools grades 1-12 and have completed two years of junior college. I’ve been employed with the United Parcel Service since 1983. … Continue reading →

Don MeyerI am the current 4th District Morrison County Commissioner, and reside at 19628 30th Ave., Pierz. I have a conservative philosophy on county spending and focus on a cost effective, high quality county infrastructure and road system. I work … Continue reading →

Paul TschidaI am Paul Tschida, your sheriff for the past 20 years. I am married and my wife Lila and I are the parents of three children. Mike is 24 and the Marines stationed in the Persian Gulf area. Becky … Continue reading →

(Pictured: Kent Leidenfrost, Leo Bolster and Wayne LeBlanc have been eating bologna at the Red Rooster for so long that they have their own table permanently reserved. The fourth member of the quartet, Art Tonder, passed away March 4th of … Continue reading →

(Pictured: While enjoying their bologna, these ruffians complained they weren’t getting enough publicity in the Record. Staff photo by Adam Brisk)“We have been doing this for almost 24 years. This has been going on here along time. People enjoy the … Continue reading →

Looking for something different to do for lunch? Want to experience a cultural phenomenon that originated in the area? Are you hungry and in Eastern Morrison County? Don’t start thinking that this writer is full of bologna when he says … Continue reading →

Second year spanish students spent the week learning about El Dia de los Muertos, a Mexican tradition celebrated on Oct. 31. Students studied traditional food, artwork and festivities associated with the day. Their teacher, Nancy Strahl, stressed that “El Dia … Continue reading →

Principal Shieffert of Mary of Lourdes Elementary school is shown accepting a check from Doug Veillette, owner of the Little Falls Dairy Queen. The Dairy Queen pledged to donate five cents for every dilly bar wrapper. Students, family members and … Continue reading →

(Pictured is the Upsala Cardinal volleyball team. Seated in the front row are, left, Janelle Kiley, Megan Doran, Kris Koroll, Ashley Lange and Katie Lange. Kneeling in the middle row are Kristan Voss, Kara Koczur, Amber Barkowicz and Jean Koester. … Continue reading →

The Upsala Cardinal volleyball season ended as the team fell to Bertha-Hewitt in Sub-section 5A championship, 3-1. Earlier in the week the Cardinals demolished Browerville to move into the championship game.

The USA Patriots suffered at the hands of Osakis, 46-0, ending their season. “It was a hard game to end on when you’ve played so well all season.” Coach Jim Drill said. “Osakis has a great football team and I’m … Continue reading →