Monthly Archives: January 2007

On Jan. 24, a daytime residential burglary in Pike Creek Township was reported to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office. During the course of the investigation, officers developed a suspect. On Jan. 26, a search warrant was executed at a residence … Continue reading →

By Lorae Vardas Pioneer Elementary School will be performing the musical play The Magical Pied Piper this weekend in Pierz. Almost 80 students in grades four, five and six are involved in the production directed by Patricia ZumBerge. “The entire … Continue reading →

Roy J. Fischer, a resident of Brainerd, died Jan. 26, 2007, at his home.

Esther A. Theisen died Jan. 30, 2007, at St. Benedict’s Senior Community in St. Cloud.

Classes and Activities • Feb. 5-Computerized Hair Imaging, 6 to 9 p.m., middle school; and Home Stretch (Yes, you can own your own home). • Feb. 5 and 6-Excel introduction, 8 to 11 a.m. at the high school. • Feb. … Continue reading →

The CEC (Continuing Education Center) has announced the three Second Quarter Honored Advisees. They are Jasmyne Habas, Brittney Loxterkamp and Bridget Biermaier. Jasmyne Habas is the daughter of David and Cynthia Habas and “big” sister to Whitney. Jasmyne and her … Continue reading →

By Peter Graham There’s excitement in the old town tonight. Well, anyway, there’s encouragement. President Bush spent valuable time in his State of the Union address calling on the Congress to create a mandate for increased ethanol production. When Bush … Continue reading →

Edward and Gloria Woitalla of Pierz announce the engagement of their daughter Kathleen Woitalla to Eric Halbert, son of Bruce and Nancy Halbert of Thief River Falls. Continue reading →

Little Falls High School has nominated Melissa Kempenich and John Dunlap for the ExCEL (Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership) Award. Sponsored by the Minnesotna State High School League, ExCEL is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high … Continue reading →

Little Falls High School has nominated Melissa Kempenich and John Dunlap for the ExCEL (Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership) Award. Sponsored by the Minnesotna State High School League, ExCEL is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high … Continue reading →

By Carol Hoheisel Here are some quotes from Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words. I’ve learned …. That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an … Continue reading →

By Erin Rioux, LFCHS Student Correspondent An impressive 22 points from senior captain and guard Staci Kalis, including four for six from beyond the three-point line, and a timely three-pointer by Kendra Hilmerson in the last 15 seconds of the … Continue reading →

LF Bowling Center • MONDAY SENIORS-1st – New Comers; 2nd – Slams; 3rd – Fun team; 4th – Happy One’s; 5th – Mixers; 6th – Jack’s Team; 7th – Golden Splitters; 8th – Strike Masters; Honors Counts-Herman Stiller 168; Don … Continue reading →

As the result of a fund created by Anderson Brothers Construction and the Jim and Linnea Anderson family of Brainerd, nonprofit organizations may apply now for grants to be awarded this summer. The Initiative Foundation-hosted Anderson Brothers Family Fund will … Continue reading →

By Matt Perkins SWANVILLE-Defending the three-point shot was a point of emphasis for Swanville’s boys basketball team in a 71-62 win at home against Upsala on Jan. 26. The Bulldogs surrendered five long-range jumpers in just the first half of … Continue reading →

The United Methodist Church in Motley hosted a High Tea Saturday, Jan. 27, with proceeds going to the women in Benin, Africa. The money will help build a primary school and a health center. Continue reading →

The United Methodist Church in Motley hosted a High Tea Saturday, Jan. 27, with proceeds going to the women in Benin, Africa. The money will help build a primary school and a health center. Continue reading →

The tenth annual Pierz Knights of Columbus Buffalo Feed was, to put it mildly, a roaring success. Held Jan. 27 at the Pierz Ballroom, the KCs played host to over 700 hungry people. Enjoying live country music and dancing, the crowd enjoyed the buffalo burgers with all the fixin’s, along with potato salad, homemade baked beans, and yummy bars.

The tenth annual Pierz Knights of Columbus Buffalo Feed was, to put it mildly, a roaring success. Held Jan. 27 at the Pierz Ballroom, the KCs played host to over 700 hungry people. Enjoying live country music and dancing, the crowd enjoyed the buffalo burgers with all the fixin’s, along with potato salad, homemade baked beans, and yummy bars.

High school wrestlers throughout the state will be missing action for at least the next eight days, as recommended by the Minnesota Department of Public Health (DPH). Continue reading →