Monthly Archives: January 2004

Marilyn and Shawn Jelinski of Little Falls enjoyed the many displays of science fair projects, which lined the gym of MOLMS Jan. 29. The Jelinskis have a sixth and eighth grader at the school. Projects ranged from experiments on if … Continue reading →

On Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1, young people from First Lutheran and Bethel Lutheran Churches join other organizations across the country in the “Souper Bowl of Caring” to fight hunger.This Super Bowl Sunday, 128 million people all over the world … Continue reading →

(Pictured: Royalton’s Chelsi Lanners (14) reacts after being fouled in midair during the third quarter. Staff photo by Jason Olson)During the latest Royals/Bulldog game, it was apparent one Swanville player had truely benefitted from the practice— Sophomore Stacey Barthel. The … Continue reading →

(Pictured: Royalton forward Kayla Hackett (20) scores a basket in the paint while the Swanville players hope for a rebound. Staff photo by Jason Olson)Just added that her aggressive style of defense has been another factor in boosting the confidence … Continue reading →

(Pictured: Players from both sides get set to grab the rebound after a Royalton shot banged off the iron during the Jan. 27 game in Swanville. Staff photo by Jason Olson)The Bulldogs came out in the second half with a … Continue reading →

(Pictured: Royalton’s Chelsi Lanners (14) gets past Swanville forward Francine Strassburg (5) as she makes her way to the basket during the final quarter of the Tuesday, Jan. 27 game. Staff photo by Jason Olson)Good defense and poor shooting resulted … Continue reading →

On Jan. 27 the Swanville girls basketball team hosted Royalton in the team’s second Prairie Conference meeting of the season.Royalton came out on top again, 53-43, as the visitors built a 17-8 lead after the first quarter. In the first … Continue reading →

To help central Minnesota volunteers and organizations spruce up their community in 2004, the Valspar Corporation will again offer awards of free paint and coatings through its “Minnesota Beautiful” partnership with the Initiative Foundation.Initiative Foundation and Valspar representatives will select … Continue reading →

Concerns from residents of some requests were brought out during several joint public hearings with the Little Falls City Council and Planning Commission.While no one spoke out about the request by Mike Roach to donate to the city and move … Continue reading →

Who says the 14th time isn’t a charm?Heading into the Tuesday, Jan. 27 game in Fergus Falls the Little Falls team knew they had to end the losing streak sometime.“They (Otters) put the screws to us early and caught us … Continue reading →

The Tech Tigers beat Little Falls 141.800 to 128.400 in a Central Lakes Conference gymnastics meet, Jan. 29.It was the Flyers final regular season meet with the squad’s regular season drawing to a close Feb. 2 against Long Prairie/Sauk Centre.LF’s … Continue reading →

“We’ve just had a down year. From our original roster we have three guys left and nine are out,” he added. “We’re a young team so we’re looking to get back into things next season.”Coach Holthaus was anticipating two wins … Continue reading →

The 2003-04 Royalton wrestling campaign has been one tough season, according to the Royals Head Coach, Jon Holthaus. After a 2002-03 run which the team escaped virtually unscathed, this season has been something a bit different. The second year coach … Continue reading →

There are openings on a few city committees and commissions. As announced by Little Falls Mayor Brian Mackinac at Monday’s city council meeting, there are openings for city residents on the Sister City Committee, the Downtown Special Service District and … Continue reading →

Chaplain Gregg Valentine is offering a seminar on Saturday, March 13 at the Initiative Foundation. Material is from Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (S.A.V.E.). The seminar will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a fee for the … Continue reading →

To start off the week Royalton topped Isle 67-49 on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Royalton’s Head Coach Boyd Snyder commented, “I was pleased with the effort and how the team was hanging together despite illness and injury.”The game was a battle … Continue reading →

“I always thought I’d be an Extension Agent and lead kids in 4-H,” she continued. “My parents were 4-H leaders.” Boelz’ focus changed when she started at St. Cloud State University. “I figured urban development seemed a broader base to … Continue reading →

“I see myself as a cheerleader for the city. I just have to find some pom-poms now,” said Deb Boelz (pictured below) as she took a few minutes last week to talk of her new role as CEO of the … Continue reading →

Clarence Jarnot, 71Clarence M. Jarnot, a resident of Holdingford, MN, died Jan. 28, 2004, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.A Mass of Christian Burial was held Jan. 31, at St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Holdingford. Burial was … Continue reading →

As an integral component of Minnesota’s rural healthcare delivery system, Long Prairie Memorial Hospital and Home received a $10,000 New Times, New Tools grant from the Blue Cross and Blue of Minnesota Foundation to help it better respond to local … Continue reading →

The Lone Eagle Auto Club recently donated $300 to the Pierz Area Senior Center. The funds came at an opportune time and will be used to offset utility costs, said Clem Poser, senior center president. He is pictured, left, accepting … Continue reading →

The Royalton Royals basketball team dominated the Eagle Valley Rebels 48-23 in Clarissa Jan. 22. In the first quarter the Royals jumped to a 15-1 lead and never looked back. Royalton’s sophomore Leslie Warzecha accounted for eight of the 15 … Continue reading →

From the tip-off to the final buzzer, the Royalton Royals played a tight game with the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters but came up short 30-27 at Royalton, Jan. 23. Royals’ sophomore guard Leslie Warzecha stated: “We played with them all the … Continue reading →

The talk of making surface and utility improvements along Lindbergh Drive South—the main road to the city’s most well-known tourist attraction—has been going on for 11 years. Finally, following an agreement between the county and the City of Little Falls … Continue reading →

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT), in conjunction with the Region 5 Development Commission, will host a public meeting to initiate development on the Draft Mn/DOT District 3 2008 – 2030 Long-Range Transportation Plan. The first of four regional meetings … Continue reading →

Fire Chief Toby Eagan and Secretary Todd Preimesberger presented the Pierz Fire Department’s annual report to the city council on Jan. 26.The report showed there were 39 rural calls and 17 within the city of Pierz.The calls reported within the … Continue reading →

All Aboard, a St. Cloud area non-partisan citizens committee, formed as an effort to secure Northstar Commuter Rail, will host a Citizen’s Rally at the State Capitol Rotunda in St. Paul on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Buses will … Continue reading →

There are some instances when you may not be required to file a federal income tax return. But keep this in mind, more than 70 percent of those who file are due a refund, so it may be to your … Continue reading →

Figures from the Department of Employment and Economic Development Labor Market Information Office show Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in November. This number was unchanged from October’s rate and was also a repeat of September. However, November’s … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Exchange Club has announced that Kevin Knopik has been chosen as January Boy of the Month. He is the son of Dick and Jeanne Knopik of Little Falls. Kevin has been very active in co-curriculars throughout his … Continue reading →