Monthly Archives: March 2007

The Upsala and Royalton girls basketball teams will have a different feel to them next season. That is to say they might seem a bit empty. The Cardinals will lose two of the best scorers in school history as they graduate Kayla Tschida and Bethany Burggraff, while the Royals will sorely miss Brooke Winscher.

The Upsala and Royalton girls basketball teams will have a different feel to them next season. That is to say they might seem a bit empty. The Cardinals will lose two of the best scorers in school history as they graduate Kayla Tschida and Bethany Burggraff, while the Royals will sorely miss Brooke Winscher.

Are those species of animals that are used by humans mostly as household pets and companions entitled to treatment different from livestock raised for slaughter? In a nutshell, that is the crux of the argument beneath all the sound and … Continue reading →

By Terry Lehrke “Our task force had a very narrow focus,” Lorae Vardas said Monday. “We found the procedure-interviews, process and point system-sound.” She was speaking as a member of the task force appointed to review the Pierz Fire Department … Continue reading →

In a past decision, the District of Little Falls withdrew from the Mid-State Education District effective June 30, 2006. A verbal agreement between the two allowed the Little Falls District to receive its share of the assets and pay its share of existing liabilities as of the withdrawal date. The Little Falls School Board voted to accept the recent findings which had no money changing hands. Continue reading →

By Tina Snell The Little Falls School Board voted Monday to have Syvantis Technologies assess the technological infrastructure of the Little Falls schools. The cost of this assessment is not to exceed $5,000. Syvantis Technologies proposes to provide a detailed … Continue reading →

To the Editor: After the third week of March FoodShare, the Morrison County Food Shelf has received $18,723 and 2,887 pounds of food. Thank you to everyone who has donated. However, we have a long way to go to reach … Continue reading →

To Terry (Lehrke):

I wanted to thank you for the excellent article and photo coverage of Kinship’s Soup and Chili Cook-off for Kids. I couldn’t have asked for better coverage. Your article was perfect. Thanks again.-Aaron Olson, Little Falls Kinship.

To the Editor:

Thank you to everyone who had any part in the preservation and remodeling of Our Lady of the Angels Academy. I attended the Riverwood Pines open house and was pleasantly surprised at the wonderful job done keeping much of the “old school,” while creating beautiful new apartments. I’m sure many the Franciscan Sisters who were there over the years are smiling down on those who worked so hard to make this “new” building a reality.-Bobbie (Weygand) Seehafer, OLAA class of ’54.

To the Editor: The kids need something to do and someplace to go. All I hear is no for this, no for that, my taxes will go up. No, I don’t want mine to go up either, but they’re going … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Attending the recent county commissioners’ meeting about Gary McDuffee’s dog kennels, I, and others, have concerns about the negative and involvement of certain established animal rights groups. It seemed to be a magnet to them from all … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Hands of Hope Resource Center invites residents to participate in Morrison County’s first annual Denim Day. On Thursday, April 5, everyone across the county is urged to break the silence and the dress code by wearing jeans … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Our community is a powerful force in promoting education. Little Falls Community Middle School, Little Falls elementary schools and Pierz Healy High School enjoyed author Ben Mikaelsen’s visit and presentations the end of February. This award winning … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Let’s say “no” to Gardasil, the cervical cancer vaccine its manufacturer heavily lobbied state legislature, including Minnesota’s, to require for adolescent and younger girls. It’s recognized U.S. cervical cancer rates are already quite low thanks to the … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Dr. Linda Wolf, a veterinarian who lectures on zoonotic diseases (diseases that can pass from animals to people), spoke Monday night at the public hearing. Though she had critically important information to share with Morrison County, she … Continue reading →

To the Editor: It’s hard to find a good mechanic that you can trust. In 2004, we decided to make Minneapolis our new home. After looking for a good mechanic in the metro area and expensively striking out, we decided … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Gary McDuffee violated USDA regulations repeatedly for five years. The accumulation of urine and feces on walls and under cages too small with sharp edges and holes in flooring allowed legs to go through. Puppies were sold … Continue reading →

By Kateri Odendahl Like other students at Little Falls Community High School (LFCHS), I really enjoy taking an active part in all the extracurricular activities offered through the school. While I was involved in volleyball and track through middle school, … Continue reading →

By Don Heinzman, ECM The ban of cell phones raises the question if they are seriously interrupting the process of students getting a good education. In Minnesota, there have been scattered reports of misuse of cell phones in school by … Continue reading →

Leonard (Sonny) Rakow Jr., a resident of Little Falls, died March 15, 2007, at his home. Continue reading →

Dorothy J. Misbe, a resident of Little Falls, died March 25, 2007, at St. Otto’s Care Center, Little Falls. Continue reading →

Jill Dobis and Greg Hocking were married Oct. 14, 2006, at St. Mary of the Lake in White Bear Lake with Father Roger Pierre officiating. Continue reading →

Seat belts save lives. That is what students in the five county high schools will be reminding fellow students during the month of April. It’s time again for the annual county wide High School Seat Belt Challenge coordinated by Morrison … Continue reading →