Monthly Archives: January 2006

There have been unseasonably warm temperatures in the upper Midwest affecting ice conditions on every lake. The Minnesota DNR has advised winter anglers to check the ice around their houses and to possibly remove them while the ice is still strong enough. Continue reading →

Kathryn Weiss and Matthew Erickson were married Aug. 20, 2005, at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls with Pastor Darrell Pederson officiating. Continue reading →

By the Reverend Gerald Dalseth St. Joseph’s Catholic, Pierz and St. Michael’s Church, Buckman Christmas has gone by, the decorations have come down, except for a few poinsettias that are losing their leaves at a rapid clip. As we come … Continue reading →

John Altrichter, a resident of St. Paul, formerly of Randall, died Jan. 26, 2006, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in St. Paul. Continue reading →

Lucy K. Sowada, a reisdent of St. Cloud, died Jan. 30, 2006, at St. Benedict’s Senior Community. Continue reading →

Jerry F. Hahn, a resident of Spring Lake Park, formerly of Browerville, died Jan. 25, 2006, at his home in Spring Lake Park.

Douglas Vetruba, age 64, of Staples died Sunday, January 29, 2006 at St. Cloud Hospital. Continue reading →

Catherine Reck of Brainerd, died Saturday, January 28, 2006 at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. Continue reading →

William (Bill) Eckstrom, a resident of Pierz, died Jan. 27, 2006, at his residence. Continue reading →

Dennis V. Popp, a resident of Rice, died Jan. 28, 2006, at his home. Continue reading →

Randy Gosmire, a resident of Long Prairie, died Jan. 28, 2006, at the Long Prairie Memorial Hospital.

Holy Trinity School lunch menu Monday, Jan. 30 – Chicken hotdish, green beans, bread, pears. Tuesday, Jan. 31 – Hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, bread, pudding with cookies. Wednesday, Feb. 1 – Bologna sandwich, carrot sticks, chips, granola bar, milk. … Continue reading →

To the Editor: In letters in this paper the past four years supporting the Iraq war, one thing has been consistent: the lie that people against the war are unpatriotic. Last week a writer described those for peace as having … Continue reading →

To the Editor:

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile was a success, receiving 310 units—15 units below our goal. Thanks to: donors who gave to the cause, businesses who allowed for posters, Little Falls Radio, Morrison County Record and Channel 6—who informed the public, Pine County Bank for reminding people through their marquee and the many volunteers who helped. The next bloodmobile will be April 5-7.—Sister Julien Dirkes, Motherhouse administrator.

To the Editor: The dog breeding barn approved for Belle Prairie Township will be the second one in Belle Prairie. No answer available on how many dogs are in the existing barn. Another 800 adult breeding dog barn has operated … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Once again, the lawmakers are targeting a select group of people—young adults talking on cell phones while driving. Can our government possibly believe that law enforcement has nothing better to do than watch for these select few? … Continue reading →

To the Editor:

I would like to thank the following people for their volunteer help in making the annual candlelight ski night a huge success: JoAnn Slettom, the Chuck and Jane Hauer family, and Kayla Lubbers.

Thank you to Coborn’s for providing the refreshments. Thanks to the area media for publicizing the event. I would also like to thank the people who took part in the event.—Ron Jones, Charles A. Lindbergh State Park manager.

To the Editor: Thanks to the many dog and cat lovers who worked so hard to establish the now Morrison County Humane Society. The society and the staff at the center make sure that all their animals are really loved … Continue reading →

To the Editor:

My wife Hope and I would like to thank Brenda Szczodroski and Dani Rick for getting Hope to the hospital the night of Jan. 21. Their rapid response to my call for help, along with the efforts of those at St. Gabriel’s emergency room, saved my wife’s life.—Ervin Klein, Little Falls.

To the Editor: Over half the households in the United States have pets, most being dogs and cats. Everyone wants their animals to be sound in mind and body. For this to be the case, animals need to be bred … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Ever wonder where the puppies in the pet stores come from? They come from puppy mills such as the one that was recently approved by Morrison County. The puppies are their “product” which they mass produce usually … Continue reading →

To the Editor: I have worked in the animal field for 25 years and cannot believe our county commissioners could make such an uneducated, irresponsible decision. Do you really believe the denial of an EAW for a puppy mill of … Continue reading →

Bantam B Alexandria 6, Little Falls 5 Tommy Martin had two goals and an assist as Little Falls lost to Alexandria 6-5 on Jan. 22. Mitch Schulte had a goal and an assist in the game. Pee Wee A Brainerd … Continue reading →

Tony Couture, the head coach of the Little Falls boys’ hockey team was recognized before the beginning of the Minnesota Wild hockey game on Jan. 14 versus the Calgary Flames. Couture was recognized as the 2004-05 Section 4A Coach of … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, Jan. 25, five Flyer Knowledge Bowl teams competed with 22 other teams in the first Region Five meet of the year. The 27 teams were randomly assigned into three, nine team round robin competitions, which were held in … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer CAMBRIDGE — The Pierz wrestling team, ranked number 1 in the state, moved to 19-0 on the season after three victories at the Cambridge Dual meet on Jan. 21. Pierz opened the tournament with a 74-3 victory … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer ROYALTON — “Chelsi Lanners is a calming influence, when the situation is tense and she wants the ball when the game is on the line,” Royals girls basketball coach Ron Makela said. And when the game is … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer SAUK RAPIDS — Nikki Schaffer took third place on the vault as Little Falls lost to Sauk Rapids 140.975-123.2 on Jan. 19. Schaffer also placed fourth on the bars with a score of 7.9. Brianna Sanoski placed … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer HAWLEY — Rachel Ulven made a pair of free throws with eight seconds left as Hawley defeated Pierz 57-56 in double overtime on Jan. 21. Pierz had a chance to win the game but Kayla Meyer’s shot … Continue reading →

By Chris Schafer Little Falls will be hosting the Central Lakes Conference (CLC) gymnastics championship. The event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. in the Central Office Gymnasium. All of the CLC teams will be participating including: … Continue reading →