Monthly Archives: July 2005

The following people, charged with a felony or gross misdemeanor level crime in Morrison County District Court, have recently been sentenced. • Tonya May Hayes, 29, Pierz—Convicted of one felony count of fourth degree assault-officer. Hayes was fined $3,000 with … Continue reading →

Charged in Morrison County District Court with a felony crime recently were: • Rodney Eugene VanRoekel, 36, Hewitt—In connection with a July 14 incident, VanRoekel has been charged with one count each of controlled substance crime in the fifth degree-possession … Continue reading →

July 26—Garrett Santema, Little Falls, reported that someone damaged a window in his garage, possibly from a bb or pellet gun. Damage amount was unknown. July 9—Carroll Jay Reynolds, Little Falls, reported the theft of MN license plate ESC668 from … Continue reading →

With about 13 family sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin, Common Bond Communities of St. Paul provides affordable housing and on-site Advantage Centers that include services fitting the residents’ needs. Continue reading →

Purple and gold colors decorated the VFW in Little Falls as 68 class members, spouses and friends of the Little Falls High School class of l955 celebrated their 50th year reunion on July l6. Edward “Pen” Bergan, class president, served … Continue reading →

Along with other concerned people, in their submitted comments to the Little Falls City Council on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter Store, Minnesota COACT asked for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). To help inform the … Continue reading →

There will be a big community picnic in Pierz Park on Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. courtesy of many civic minded people and organizations. Everybody living within the Pierz School District is invited to attend. Continue reading →

By Carol Hoheisel This Wednesday, Aug. 3, is Crazy Day in Pierz with lots of great buys, fun activities, and chances to win some very nice prizes. There is more information about it in Section B of this week’s Record. … Continue reading →

12 Mile Tavern • RESULTS—Staple Boyz 3, Kickin Butt 1; Alkes 3, Dome Brothers 1; Ringers 4, T and A 0; Hopeful 3, Lady Luck 1; Bonanza 4, Crazy Horses 0; 12 Milers 4, High Hand 0. • TOTAL WINS—Ringers … Continue reading →

12 Mile Tavern • RESULTS—Donkeys 3, Out for Blood 0; The Night Shift 3, A and B 0; Diggers 3, Dirty Dogs 0; Slammers 2, Raptors 1; Fuzzy Weasels 3, Blue Footed Boobies 0; Wang Tang Gang 3, Hungry Hogs … Continue reading →

Swanville League • Standings-—Shooter’s Pub 131, The Junction 110,Can’s R Us 106, Prokottski’s 84; Cold Front 73, Reed’ Sporting Goods 65; Waltman’s Appraisal 55, Ski’s Lumber 44, Late Entry 44, Flensburg Liquor 32, Scott & Eric 13; Biggest fish—Largemouth Bass … Continue reading →

By Lorae Vardas The portable “Jump For the Cure” sign is up at Brandl Motors in Pierz. On Saturday, August 6 at 4 p.m. a bona fide Hollywood stuntman will dive from a three-story platform into three feet of water … Continue reading →

Ruby Anderson will celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 13 with an open house and family reunion at 12112 180th Street, Little Falls from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Two city gals from Gothenburg, Sweden spent the past five weeks studying agriculture on the Deb and Chuck Millner dairy farm southeast of Pierz. Hanna Ronnerstedt and Susanne Olander, both 18, were on a summer practicum from Stromma high school, a boarding facility with its own farm, for students interested in pursuing an agriculture related career. Continue reading →

When Chuck Lane, the owner of several assisted living facilities in the Midwest, visited Morrison County, he saw a need for housing for seniors in the community. After researching the area, Lane and business partner Pete Warnes decided Pierz was a good place to build Meadow Ponds Assisted Living, a new retirement community in Morrison County. Continue reading →

By DAN MARTENS, Extension Technical Advisor The article is based on information provided by Joe Lauer, Corn Agronomist, University of Wisconsin Extension. The basic message is that management decisions with scorched corn at this point depends heavily on whether corn … Continue reading →

Edward Jones investment representative Teri Hoggarth of Little Falls recently received the Managing Partner’s Award for her outstanding sales and service efforts over the past year. Hoggarth was one of only 642 of the firm’s more than 9,000 investment representatives … Continue reading →

Edward Jones investment representative Teri Hoggarth of Little Falls recently received the Managing Partner’s Award for her outstanding sales and service efforts over the past year. Hoggarth was one of only 642 of the firm’s more than 9,000 investment representatives … Continue reading →

Wendy Anderson and James Okroi of Little Falls announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Wooden to Jesse Herman, son of Don and Sandy Herman of Royalton.

The Morrison County Republicans met for their monthly meeting on July 20. A large group of constituents were on hand to meet with John Halverson and James Smith, policy liaisons from Senator Norm Coleman’s office. The Camp Ripley Buffer Zone … Continue reading →

The Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has named its August Employee of the Month.  Chosen for the honor was Paul Froncak, Morrison County Veterans Service Officer.

During the few days before the Morrison County Fair commences, 4-H members bring the projects they have worked on so hard over the past year to the fairgrounds to be judged. There are various categories for various ages and the competition is great for that blue ribbon.

The St. Mary’s Christian Mothers of Upsala will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 4, starting with Mass at 7 p.m. This will be followed by a brief business meeting in the dining hall. Father Al Quade, deanery … Continue reading →

Junior Victory League • STANDINGS—Major League—Little Falls Flyers 11-1; Flensburg 11-3; Upsala Cardinals 6-2; Sobieski Skis 9-3; Pierz Brandl Motors 6-5; Onamia 5-6; Royalton 4-7; Pierz Sani 3-9; St. Stephen 2-9; Holdingford 1-5; Randall 2-11. Minor League—Randall 11-3; Pierz Hartmann/Hardware … Continue reading →

Morrison County Sheriff Michel Wetzel reports that arrest warrants were issued this past week for the following people. If anyone has information as to the whereabouts of anyone on the list, please contact the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office at 320-632-9233 … Continue reading →

By Val Klemish CREAMED GREEN BEANS AMANDINE 1/2 c. bias-cut celery 1 1/2 tsp. chopped chives 2 Tbsp. chopped onion 1 tsp. salt 3 Tbsp. butter 1/8 tsp. pepper 2 tsp. flour 1 lb. green beans, cooked 1 c. half-and-half … Continue reading →

The state’s new law (passed in 2004) lowering the blood-alcohol content threshold for which someone is considered too drunk to drive takes effect Aug. 1. The law changes the level from 0.10 to 0.08. An additional provision in the law … Continue reading →

A quick look at the box score and you may wonder how Lastrup can defeat Pierz 1-0 when the two teams accumulated 18 and 19 hits respectively. While the hit totals are impressive for a regular game, they are not … Continue reading →

Calendar Monday, Aug. 1—10 a.m. – Card games; 11:45 a.m. – Dinner (chicken Ala King); 7 p.m. – Daughters of Isabella. Tuesday, Aug. 2—9 a.m. – Pool tourney; 10 a.m. – Card games; 11:45 a.m.- Dinner (ham); 4:30 – 7 … Continue reading →

Elmer E. Wright, a resident of Minneapolis and Lake Sullivan, died July 23, 2005.