Monthly Archives: July 2003

Junior Victory League – Major• Onamia 2, Pierz 0. WP Brian Bolin. LP Mike Pohlkamp. Joel Anderlie went 2-for-3 and J.D. Root went 2-for-2.• Holdingford 9, Onamia 2. WP Nick Stonek pitched seven innings allowing two runs on four hits … Continue reading →

(Pictured is the Little Falls U-12 baseball team who finished their season strong, by winning the MSF Division B State Tournament, July 25-27. The team was one of five out-state teams to compete in the 24 team tourney. LF placed … Continue reading →

The Little Falls U-12 Baseball Team ended the year by winning the MSF (Minnesota Sports Federation) State Tournament, finishing undefeated 6-0.

The Little Falls City Council spent over two hours Monday interviewing representatives of four engineering firms for the estimated $3 million job of cleaning up the Hennepin Paper site.Interviewed were engineers from ENSR of St. Louis Park which had conducted … Continue reading →

The proposed zoning for the suburban part of Belle Prairie Township that is being annexed by Little Falls was presented to the city council by City Attorney Peter Vogel.As explained by Vogel, there would be three basic zonings. One would … Continue reading →

A public hearing with the Little Falls City Council has been set for Sept. 8 to consider granting tax increment funds to cover the costs of the cleanups created by the June 22/23 rain storms at Pete and Joys Bakery, … Continue reading →

Morrison County Administrator Tim Houle presented the Morrison County Commissioners with employee budget suggestions at a planning meeting on July 29. Houle assembled four groups of 10-12 county employees to brainstorm ideas for ways the county could reduce expenses or … Continue reading →

(Pictured is Joyce Eli and her daughter, Judy Hastings. Staff photo by Joyce Moran)Joyce isn’t relying on luck anymore to keep her safe. Since her recovery from the February fall, she has enrolled in the Lifeline Program. Offered by St. … Continue reading →

For sure, a search to find someone happy to give up his independence would most likely prove fruitless.Joyce Eli, 76, is one of those who treasures her independence. Still, she knows that dangers do exist for those of her age … Continue reading →

Family Dollar store manager Tammie Gosiak and Little Falls Mayor Brian Mackinac cut the ribbon to celebrate the store’s grand opening on Thursday, July 31. Holding the ribbon for the ceremony were Family Dollar employees Eric Coleman and Loretta Welle. … Continue reading →

Thanks to a $900 million transportation finance bill passed by the Minnesota Legislature last session, 12 long-delayed highway projects will be speeded up in Minnesota.The 12 projects were announced July 31.Included in those projects is the final leg of construction … Continue reading →

Edwin Kuehne, 85Edwin W. Kuehne, a resident of Long Prairie, MN, formerly of Swanville, MN, died July 30, 2003, at the Long Prairie Hospital in Long Prairie.Funeral services were held Aug. 2 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville with … Continue reading →

(Pictured is Ginny Ganz, 2003 Morrison County Outstanding Senior Citizen, surrounded by family members, front left, Christian Ganz, Mackenzie Perlowski, Ginny, and Venessa Ganz. Back, Brenda Perlowski, Wayne Ganz, Tyler Perlowski, Doug Ganz and Bing Ganz. Staff photo by Lorae … Continue reading →

(Pictured is Ginny Ganz of Randall who was named 2003 Morrison County Outstanding Senior Citizen July 25 at the Morrison County Fair. Staff photo by Lorae Vardas)What she’s been doing is volunteering in many capacities, especially since turning 65. While … Continue reading →

Ginny Ganz of Randall is no slouch when it comes to the many hats she wears daily. At age 70, she admits to living a very busy life, but enjoying every minute of it. As a cancer survivor the past … Continue reading →

Youngsters attending the Morrison County Fair were able to enjoy a free ride around the fairgrounds on the Kinship Train. For a short time, Aaron Olson, director of Kinship, served as the engineer of the train which was thought up … Continue reading →

At the 2003 Morrison County 4-H Dog Show, dogs and trainers alike stepped up to the spotlight in 12 different categories. Above are participants of the Open Obedience Class where judges looked for how responsive and how prepared the trainer … Continue reading →

Josh Tillman, Little Falls, competed in the Kiddie Tractor Pull at the Morrison County Fair, July 27. He won the four year old’s division with a full pull and will be competing at the state fair. Over 30 kids participated … Continue reading →

Three trees were dedicated in the memory of Fair Board members who passed away within the last year. Ben Jorgensen, Fair Board President, led the small ceremony at the fairgrounds on July 27 in honor of Burton Fruechte, Ellen McDonald … Continue reading →

The COACT farm picnic will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Pierz Park. The theme for this year’s picnic is Save Local Control. Primary targets of the appeal are the repeal of the livestock-friendly county program, … Continue reading →

Rosetta Weber, poppy poster chairperson, was pleased to announce the Pierz American Legion Auxiliary had a State Department winner in the organization’s annual contest. Kayla Kapsner, who is entering seventh grade at Pierz Healy High School, received a third-place certificate … Continue reading →

While not that much milk was gotten, there was a lot of fun and laughter during the milking contest held July 26 at the Morrison County Fair. The contest pitted County Auditor Russ Nygren, pictured with Bossie, County Attorney Conrad … Continue reading →

(Pictured dressed in her blue and red basketball uniform, Stacee Athman is at home in Pierz after spending two weeks in Australia with the People To People Sports Ambassador Program. Staff photo by Lorae Vardas)“I signed on to get a … Continue reading →

“It was awesome,” said Stacee Athman of Pierz upon her return from Australia and New Zealand. The 14-year-old daughter of Michelle Athman and Dale Lenz spent July 7-20 in the Land Down Under playing basketball with the People To People … Continue reading →

(Pictured is Little Falls Exchange Club President Jim Gehant with the replica state record 54 pound muskie that was purchased and donated to the Minnesota Fishing Museum. Submitted photo)MFM Board President Ray Manlick and his sons Randy, Larry and Dan, … Continue reading →

The Minnesota Fishing Museum and Education Center in Little Falls invites fishing enthusiasts to stop by and see its newly added Minnesota record fish replicas. Earlier this year the museum sent out letters to individuals, companies and sportsmen’s clubs asking … Continue reading →

(Pictured is Cathy VanRisseghem, director of the Little Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau, working with Delphine Legros and Heather Rowan, summer interns at the Bureau. While Delphine is from a community close to Le Bourget, France, Heather is from Tomah, … Continue reading →

The City of Little Falls has its own Ambassador of Good Will. Truthfully, while she may not be spreading the “good news” of Little Falls around the world, she is doing her best to spread the news around France.Delphine Legros, … Continue reading →

The Central Minnesota Forage Council and the U of M Extension Service will conduct a Forage and Dairy Tour at the Ken and Ralph Schefers farm in Stearns County on Tuesday Aug. 19 from 11 a.m. to about 2:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

Soybeans aphids are being found in all soybean producing areas of Minnesota. Populations from farm to farm and field to field are quite variable. Regional Extension Educator Dave Schwarts recommends scouting fields through mid August and watch for aphids on … Continue reading →