Monthly Archives: March 2004

Reggie Dabbs, voted number one youth speaker by the National Educators Association, and who has spoken to over 300,000 people last year, will be visiting students in Little Falls and Royalton this week.When addressing a school assembly, Dabbs speaks in … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Flyers boys and girls track teams opened their 2004 season at the Husky Classic, March 27.The first of two indoor meets in as many weeks offered strong finishes by both teams on the Saint Cloud State University … Continue reading →

The Swanville Bulldogs boys basketball season drew to an official close March 29 as the team held its banquet at the Hub.The team recognized six seniors that guided the team to a 26-10 Prairie Conference record over the past three … Continue reading →

The defending Prairie Conference champion Upsala-Swanville Area Patriots look to repeat with much of the same talent that took them to the Section 5A final game in 2003.Their toughest conference foe looks to be Royalton as they also return many … Continue reading →

(Pictured are Royalton teammates Andrew Gurbada (left) and Pete Gleisner as they practice their hitting into the new batting cage. Royalton Head Coach Rusty Gwost tossed batting practice during a recent afternoon workout. (040404-royBPbat) Staff photo by Jason Olson)This team … Continue reading →

The 2004 edition of the Royalton Royals boys baseball team will look similar to the 2003 team minus the services of Mike Wenner, Nick Petron and staff ace Brian Hanson, all who graduated in 2003. But don’t tell Head Coach … Continue reading →

The Pierz ninth grade boys basketball team recently won the Minnesota Sports Federation State Tournament, March 6-7 in St. Paul. Team members include, front, Tom Preimesberger, Trace Swanson and Alex Hebler. Back row, Coach Dan Saehr, Scott Herold, Cody Happke, … Continue reading →

The Little Falls golf teams might be playing their final rounds due to anticipated budget cuts for the 2004-05 school year, but don’t tell that to Boys Head Coach John Filippi as he returns five letter winners for the 2004 … Continue reading →

The Little Falls City Council has received its first request for use of the JOBZ (Job Opportunity Building Zones) Business Subsidy program. Recently approved by the state to stimulate business in Greater Minnesota, JOBZ allows new or expanding businesses to … Continue reading →

Reggie Dabbs, voted number one youth speaker by the National Educators Association, and who spoke to over 300,000 people last year, will be visiting students in Little Falls and Royalton this week.When addressing a school assembly, Dabbs speaks in a … Continue reading →

On Sunday, April 4, Fellowship Bible Church of Pierz will celebrate its fifth anniversary of worshiping together in Pierz. Members first began meeting as a church on April 4, 1999 in the music room at Pioneer Elementary School. They have … Continue reading →

(Pictured is Chris Velasco as he explained the Artspace organization to community leaders and members of the GRAA at a meeting at Linden Hill. (04-04-04artspace) Staff photo by Joyce Moran)Artspace, as discovered by city officials last fall, serves as consultants, … Continue reading →

Representatives of Artspace, upon the invitation of city officials, visited Little Falls Thursday. The thought of the officials, members of the Great River Arts Association and the Musser/Weyerhaeuser Board was, “Would the non-profit organization be interested in developing anything in … Continue reading →

What defines a worthwhile career? Is it money, power or freedom? The list is endless, but for one auctioneer it’s been the passion, drive and determination that has provided him 33 years of professional auctioneering and has won him world … Continue reading →

(Pictured gathering in Pierz to talk about “Woven In Faith” are Benedictine Sisters, front left, Leora Juettner, Miriam Ardolf, Shaun O’Meara and Ruth Anne Schneider. Back, Maribeth Theis, Colette Primus, Luella Parkins (lay teacher for 18 years at St. Joseph’s … Continue reading →

The sisters never really left the area, said Sr. Miriam Ardolf about the changing role of the religious community in recent years. “We were just recycled.” Although no longer present physically, the values they instilled in the classroom live on … Continue reading →

Staff from the Hands of Hope Resource Center, Little Falls, were present at the March 30 commissioners meeting to have a proclamation signed declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Morrison County. They reported that in 2003 there was … Continue reading →

The Morrison County Commissioners proclaimed April 18 – 24 as National Volunteer Week in Morrison County. Action on the proclamation took place at the board’s March 30 meeting. Present for the signing were (front) Carol Schmidt, Linda Johnson, Marilyn Brown … Continue reading →

Members of the Morrison County Child Protection Team attended the March 23 commissioners meeting seeking a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Morrison County. Those attending the meeting included: (back) Nancy Ruby, Rick Koester, Debra Lund, Tanya … Continue reading →

The license application from the West Side Improvement Association to hold an Antique and Collectibles Fair on the city’s west side Sept. 11 and 12 was approved by the Little Falls City Council Monday evening. However, one contingency had to … Continue reading →

Morrison County signed a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota guaranteeing 20 beds a day for state inmates.As a result the state will pay the county $55 a day per bed whether it is used or not. Sheriff … Continue reading →

(Pictured are members of the Little Falls Softball team taking infield practice earlier this week. This was the girls four day being outside, which is about a week ahead of schedule. (040404-lfsoftball) Staff photo by Jason Olson)In 2003, the team … Continue reading →

After a 2-17 record in 2003, the Little Falls softball team is hoping off-season training will equate into a 17-2 record in 2004.Last season, Head Coach Ron Hinnenkamp’s team struggled. The first game of the year was a 26-0 loss … Continue reading →

A Little Falls Community High School team will participate in the Minnesota State Knowledge Bowl Tournament for the tenth consecutive year after the Flyers qualified at the region tournament on Thursday, April 1, in Staples. The team of Will Floersheim, … Continue reading →

Senator Paul Koering met with Catholic bishops at the Capitol to discuss abortion, the death penalty, the homeless and other issues. They included the Most Reverend Dennis Schnurr, Bishop of Duluth, MN; Senator Paul Koering; Most Reverend Victor Balke, Bishop … Continue reading →

With the approach of the growing season, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) urges farmers to be careful when buying agricultural chemicals on the Internet or from telemarketers.According to MDA Pesticide Regulatory Consultant John Sierk, officials in other states are … Continue reading →

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Commissioner Gene Hugoson today announced the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted his request for a special registration that will give Minnesota farmers a new fungicide option for controlling soybean rust—a devastating crop disease that … Continue reading →

With more than 70 students out for Royalton track this spring, Head Coach Tony Malevich has more feet to keep moving than in recent years.“The number of kids is amazing,” he commented during practice. “We have a number of football … Continue reading →

The Pierz American Legion and Auxiliary will sponsor four students to attend School Patrol Camp at Legionville this summer, courtesy of charitable gambling at JM Speedstop. Those attending will be Tyler Gangl, Chris Welle, instructor Jan Rybaski, Sam Herold, and … Continue reading →

Parent-Teacher Conferences at Pierz Healy High School are scheduled for Tuesday, April 6 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the high school gym. Classroom teachers will be available to meet with parents/guardians of students in grades seven -12. Student report … Continue reading →