Monthly Archives: June 2003

(Pictured: Sgt. Brian Robin prepares the softball field. Submitted photo)Not long after that, the bases were set, a backstop was put in, and a dirt berm was established for the outfield fence. Then the field was ready to play ball. … Continue reading →

When the soldiers of Charlie Company 142nd Engineering Battalion out of Camp Ripley, MN, aren’t busy working on projects, they try to pass the time with leisure activities while stationed in Iraq.Instead of spending their free time daydreaming of home, … Continue reading →

(Pictured: Soldiers from the 142nd Engineer Battalion and the 957th Multi-Role Bridge Company compete in the 5K and 10K run in Iraq. Temperatures hovered around 117 degrees. Submitted photo)5K winners in the male division were Jordan Lugert, West Fargo, ND; … Continue reading →

Runners, are you ready? Ready, set, go! With the “Top Gun” soundtrack playing in the background, 40 soldiers from the 142nd Engineer Battalion, 957th Engineer Multi Role Bridge Company, (North Dakota Army National Guard units), and the 168th Engineer Group, … Continue reading →

Royalton graduate Brian Hanson took part in the Lions All-Star games, June 20 and 21.Hanson was named to the North All-Star team and pitched one inning in two games. There were four All-Star teams, North, South, West-Metro and East-Metro teams. … Continue reading →

The Little Falls City Council awarded the Riverwood Area improvement project to S. J. Louis Construction Inc. of Waite Park.The firm’s bid of $3,743,043 was the lowest of six bids received. The work includes the placement of water and sewer … Continue reading →

“I charge the county, under the definition of Webster’s Dictionary, with corruption in both the County Attorney’s Office and that of Planning and Zoning,” stated Gordon Wheeler, Sr.Wheeler, the owner of the Camp Store, Camp Bar, Camp Liquor and and … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Boys U-16 traveling soccer team remains undefeated after two recent wins. The first win came June 18 when the team played at home against Alexandria. The visiting team took a 1-0 lead but Andre LeBlanc tied the … Continue reading →

Rep. Mary Ellen Otremba is alerting citizens to a pair of scams playing off government programs and advising people that such offers to help obtain government benefits of any sort can expose you to potential credit-card fraud.“People have to be … Continue reading →

Minnesota Timberwolves Troy Hudson and Michael Wilkes along with radio color commentator Jim Peterson made their first stop during the US Bank/ Minnesota Timberwolves Caravan in Little Falls. The players gave a question and answer session where Peterson said, “This … Continue reading →

“Seams Like Swing” members, Lisa Berg, Trish Soltis and Lori Potter met doing a play in St. Cloud and actually got their start doing karaoke. They’ve been swinging together since 1992. The music of the Andrews Sisters is their favorite. … Continue reading →

The Holdingford Lioness Club will be sponsoring a tractor pull for children ages three – nine. The tractor pull will take place during Celebrate The Ford in Holdingford on Saturday, July 12. The competition will begin at 10 a.m. and … Continue reading →

In recognizing the importance of volunteers in the community, the Morrison County Volunteer Network (MCVN) presents the following volunteer opportunities:Lindbergh Historic Site invites you to join in the special events being planned for this summer. Share in the wonderful history … Continue reading →

The enrollment period for the Heartland Gateways Flight Bank – the two-year initiative to expand air service in central Minnesota – is underway, with a number of informational meetings scheduled in Brainerd and St. Cloud to answer questions and accept … Continue reading →

The Memorial (Broadway) Bridge in Little Falls will come alive with music, color and dance for a short while on July 4. Presented will be a handful of dancers—some lifted up on the platform of a scissor lift and some … Continue reading →

The Great River Arts Association, an agency dedicated to enriching the lives of central Minnesotans through the arts, has announced that it will be offering a Landscape Photography class by PEAK artist Christina Seely. Landscape Photography is six fun Tuesday … Continue reading →

The Great River Arts Association will present Larry McDonough on July 17, in the Arts Center. Admission is charged at the door. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.Former Little Falls resident McDonough just released his second solo piano CD, “Tuscarora: Short … Continue reading →

An open house to celebrate Dorothy Billmeyer’s 76th birthday will be held Sunday, June 29, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Flensburg Sportsman’s building.The party will be hosted by her children.All friends and relatives are invited.

Michael J. Talberg and Lisa M. Henry, both of Pierz, MN.Danny J. Moser and Pamela J. Waytashek, both of Pierz.Bradley M. Czech and Elizabeth A. Santo, both of Little Falls, MN.Kenneth E. Otremba and Debra S. Dickmann, both of Randall, … Continue reading →

Edward and Evelyn Meyer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 5 at Bingo Park in Randall, MN, from noon to 4 p.m.The event is being hosted by their children and family members.Ed and Evelyn (James) Meyer were married … Continue reading →

Bill and Lori Pogatchnik of Rice, MN, announce the engagement of their daughter, DaNell Pogatchnik to Jeff Carlson, son of Denis and Marlene Carlson of Bowlus, MN.DaNell is a 1997 graduate of Holdingford High School. She is employed at Johnson, … Continue reading →

Jerry and Judy Fyten of Pierz, MN, announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Fyten to Jason Klein, son of Marcy Klein of Sauk Rapids, MN, and Dan and Char Klein of Ramsey, MN.Stephanie is a 1994 graduate of Pierz … Continue reading →

Wayne and Janice Rahn of Burtrum, MN, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa J. Rahn, to Joel M. Hanson, son of Michael and Gwen Hanson of Sobieski, MN, and Rona and Mark Bleess of Long Prairie, … Continue reading →

Richard and Denise Welters of Long Prairie, MN, announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachelle Welters, to Kyle Bauer, son of Allen and Nancy Bauer of Long Prairie, MN.Rachelle is a 1999 graduate of Long Prairie/Grey Eagle High School, and … Continue reading →

Dennis Czech and Rosemary Czech of Little Falls, MN, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica, to Joseph Fuchs, son of Jerry and Linda Fuchs of Bowlus, MN.Jessica is a 1995 graduate of Little Falls Community High School. She is … Continue reading →

Tim and Laura Biermaier of Cushing, MN, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tracy Biermaier, to Cory Natvig, son of Conley and Kathy Natvig of Swanville, MN.Tracy is a 1999 graduate of Little Falls Community High School. She is employed … Continue reading →

Who put that brown spot in your lawn?While it appears that the weather has finally warmed up, I’ve had a lot of phone calls about lawns that never greened up in spots. It may be popular to say that you … Continue reading →

We’re having salads this week . . . . . . . BLOOMIN’ GOOD SALADDressing: 2 c. salad dressing1/4 c. sugar1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese2 tsp. parsley flakes2 tsp. instant minced onionSalad:1 medium head lettuce, chopped 1 medium head cauliflower, … Continue reading →

Adoption:Lucas GossettLucas Lynn Gossett was adopted by Sharon and James Gossett of Little Falls, MN, June 24, 2003. He was born March 18, 1999. Grandparents are Maryann and Warren Gossett of San Diego, CA. Abigale MoenAbigale Margret Moen was born … Continue reading →

The most powerful forceBy Loren Olson, First United ChurchWhat is the most powerful force in the universe? If one has visited the Grand Canyon or seen some of the effects of our recent rainfalls, one might argue that it is … Continue reading →