Monthly Archives: September 2007

Cross country: Royal boys 3rd in Maroon run at Griak gala (9-29

The Rogers boys placed third in the Maroon (second tier) Division of the huge Roy Griak Invitational on Saturday at the U of M.

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Cross country: Elks' Bates 14th in massive Griak Invite (9-29)

Emma Bates placed 14th among 383 runners in the huge, multi-state Roy Griak Invitational's top division on Saturday. The Ellk girls placed 22nd in the Gold and the boys were 16th in the Maroon.

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Soccer: First Elks-Royals boys duel ends in 2-2 tie (9-29)

A clutch goal by Ryan Howg with 3:25 left in regulation for Rogers resulted in a 2-2 tie Saturday in the first-ever boys soccer match between the Royals and the Elk River Elks. Elk River's Ryan Wilsey (17) and Levi … Continue reading

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Soccer: Elks nip Rogers 1-0 on goal by Brown (9-29)

Elk River won for the fourth time in its last five outings, 1-0 over a good Rogers team, on Saturday at home, with Ali Brown notching the goal.                         … Continue reading

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Football: Bluejackets 36, Buffalo 30

Jackets improve to 5-0 in come-back victory over Buffalo It was a Homecoming to remember for the Bluejackets football team as it had to dig deep Friday night in keeping its perfect record.

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Football: Elks beaten 31-14 at Centennial homecoming (9-28)

Elk River had a blocked punt in the first half and led 14-7 early before fading against Centennial in a 31-14 defeat the the Cougar homecoming on Friday night. Travis Rogness of the Elks blocked this punt by Centennial's Adam … Continue reading

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Football: Thunder fall 34-13 to unbeaten Foley (9-28)

The Zimmerman football team finished strong but lost 34-13 to unbeaten Foley after trailing 20-0 at the half.

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Tennis champs

                              Elk River tennis players celebrated their conference championship after finishing 4-3 wins over both Andover and Centennial on Sept. 27. From left in the front … Continue reading

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Homecoming cheer

                              Members of the Rogers dance team cheerfully oblige photographers prior to performing at halftime of the homecoming football game on Friday, Sept. 28. Rogers beat … Continue reading

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Football: Royals ramble 45-20 over Monticello at homecoming (9-28)

A big homecoming crowd saw the Rogers Royals unleash a relentless offense, including 407 yards rushing,  in a 45-20 win over Monticello on Friday evening.                               … Continue reading

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Soccer: Hnath's quick hat trick launches Royal girls on 10-0 win over Becker (9-27)

Emily Hnath tallied three goals in the first five minutes and seven teammates each aded  a goal as Rogers rolled 10-0 over Becker on Thursday in girls soccer.

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Anoka man charged with falsely reporting possible hate crime

An Anoka man who claimed someone had burned the image of a cross into his front lawn has been charged with falsely reporting a crime.

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Infinite Campus breaks ground in Blaine

Benevolent dictator Charlie Kratsch (aka CEO and Founder of Infinite Campus, Inc.) introduces Blaine Mayor Tom Ryan Friday morning as groundbreaking ceremonies begin at Infinite Campus' new national headquarters site located on 25 acres near Lochness Park. The scenic location, … Continue reading

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Cambridge ED director submits resignation, takes job in North Branch

The Cambridge City Council on Monday, Oct. 1 is expected to accept the resignation of Economic Development Director Tom Willett, who is pursuing the same role for the city of North Branch.

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Time has come to allow school boards to levy tax for operating funds for districts

The time has come to allow school boards to levy a tax for operating funds without having to take the decision to a vote of the people. Let the voters continue to decide on bond issues to build new schools. … Continue reading

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Morrison County suffered many losses in World War II

By Tom West I’ve been watching Ken Burns’ gripping World War II series on PBS the last few evenings. Burns looks at the war from the perspective of several communities around the nation, including Luverne, Minn. While Luverne is close … Continue reading

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General’s testimony is questionable

T the Editor: On Feb 5, 2003, in an effort to justify the invasion of Iraq, the Bush administration produced our most respected general, Colin Powell, to address the U.N. Security Council. For 80 minutes, Colin Powell made a series … Continue reading

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Social Security for Mexicans unfair

To the Editor: The frightening and dangerous “U.S./Mexico Social Security Totalization Treaty” is just that-frightening. This treaty has been quietly worked on for three years and is imminently being pushed by the White House, President Bush, federal bureaucrats and many … Continue reading

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Help the students be better prepared

To the Editor: It’s time that the residents of Onamia School District step up to the plate and vote ‘yes’ to the referendum. The referendum is asking $650 per student. They are currently getting $1 per student. The state would … Continue reading

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Unique story on wild turkeys

To the Editor: After reading the article in the Record on wild turkeys, I couldn’t resist telling you of our experience. Our great-grandson had put some transparent bug stickers on the inside of our lower level window. One evening, while … Continue reading

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Thank you


To the Editor:


Thank you, Lorae Vardas, very much for the fine article you wrote about me for the Morrison County Record.


It was an honor to represent all of Morrison County at the state fair.


Many of my family accompanied me to the state fair. We had a great time. It is interesting to read about one’s self in your local newspaper. Thanks, again-Loretta Wippler, Randall


To the Editor:


On behalf of the Immanuel Lutheran Church’s Mission Circle, we would like to thank Lorae (Vardas) for the nice article and photo she put in the Record.-Mary Grunwald, secretary of WELCA

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We’re not doing enough to end domestic violence

Submitted by Kim Yandell, Hands of Hope Resource Center October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a month when we remember and honor the women, children and men who lost their lives because of domestic violence, but it is … Continue reading

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Hail Monsanto we who are about to die salute you

By June Varner In the June 2007 issue of ODE magazine there was a brief article titled, “Monsanto goes GMO-free in its cafeteria.” Considering that Monsanto is recognized as the world leader in producing genetically engineered seeds and its partner … Continue reading

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Ronnie Milsap to perform holiday show at Grand Casino – Hinckley

PRESS RELEASE – One of the best-loved and most enduring artists in country music history will take the stage at the Grand Casino Hinckley Events & Convention Center on Friday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. Milsap will perform classic holiday … Continue reading

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Sunflower seeds rock

Ever think of an idea so revolutionary and intriguing that it must become conception? Ever do that after cracking a sunflower seed and spitting out the shell? Regel shows off his new product’s packaging and some promotional items.

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Matthew Austin Clinkenbeard

Matthew Austin Clinkenbeard passed away shortly before his birth on September 25, 2007 at Cambridge Medical Center. A private family service was held at the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home.

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Strategies given for surviving the invasion of ‘The Big Box’

Dr. Kenneth Stone told the story of two bicycle store owners who watched as a new Wal-Mart Store went up in their town. One made few changes and slowly watched his business dissolve. The other, determined to survive, and even advance, studied the situation. His efforts paid off. Continue reading

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Strategies given for surviving the invasion of ‘The Big Box’

Dr. Kenneth Stone told the story of two bicycle store owners who watched as a new Wal-Mart Store went up in their town. One made few changes and slowly watched his business dissolve. The other, determined to survive, and even advance, studied the situation. His efforts paid off. Continue reading

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Randall Cafe returns to a highway location after seven years

By Tina Snell The Randall Cafe has moved for the second time in its 40 year history. The first move occurred seven years ago when owners Marge and Gary Peterson left the Petro Plus building and relocated in an older … Continue reading

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Randall Cafe returns to a highway location after seven years

By Tina Snell The Randall Cafe has moved for the second time in its 40 year history. The first move occurred seven years ago when owners Marge and Gary Peterson left the Petro Plus building and relocated in an older … Continue reading

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