Monthly Archives: November 2007

They just don’t feel safe states Sen. Gerlach

They just don’t feel safe, said Sen. Chris Gerlach, R-Apple Valley. Senate Republican leaders today (Nov. 29) called on Secretary of State Mark Ritchie to step aside and let a deputy secretary oversee the special election in Senate District 25. … Continue reading

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Union Congregational Church art sale Saturday

Art work including this landscape by local artist Sue Wipf will be on sale at Union Congregational Church's art sale Saturday  in Elk River.

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Bluejacket hockey teams drop games to old rivals

Cambridge-Isanti boys fall to Spring Lake Park 6-3, and C-I-M girls lose 2-1 to St. Francis Nov. 29

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Regrets seeing Parker’s store close

To the Editor: I was so sad to hear that the Parker’s Grocery Store was closing its doors. I have been going there for many years on Tuesdays. I will miss Parker’s Food Pride family and the friendly service. God … Continue reading

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Preview of city’s proposed levy shows a 4.11 percent increase

By Joyce Moran The Little Falls City Council was given, at its Monday evening planning meeting, what will most likely be the 2008 proposed levy for the city. The amount is $2,764,000, down from the original $2,814,000 given the county. … Continue reading

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Birth Announcements

Ellie Scherping Ellie Gloria Scherping was born to Beth and Bob Scherping of Rice, Nov. 7, 2007, at 12:47 a.m. at St. Cloud Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Gloria and Lampert … Continue reading

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Sentenced in District Court

The following people, charged with a felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor level crime in Morrison County District Court, have recently been sentenced: Felonies • Chad Michael Webeck, 34, Little Falls-Convicted of one count of driving while impaired-refusing to submit to … Continue reading

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Area without three 1,000-point scorers for 2007-08 season


Last year, the area saw its three top scorers graduate from the girls basketball ranks in Upsala’s Bethany Burggraff and Kayla Tschida and Royalton’s Brooke Winscher. Each of the three individuals ended their careers on the highest of notes at their schools, reaching the 1,000-point milestone.

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What’s happening this week …

Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 Ford Company unveils the Model A car, 1927 • Winter Dance Club features “Velvet Brass,” Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood, 4 p.m. • Tour of Homes sponsored by Holy Trinity School, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call (320) … Continue reading

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Christmas pageants begin – and end – many acting careers

By Tom West The season is upon us. It’s one of drama. It’s high in tension. It’s full of excitement. Yes, I’m talking about the children’s Christmas pageants being held over the next few weeks at virtually every church in … Continue reading

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Support for the social host ordinance

To the Editor: I’d like to take this opportunity to show my support for the things the Pierz Area Coalition is doing. The reason I joined the PAC is because I believe in their vision and I wanted to join … Continue reading

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Gross misdemeanor charges filed

Morrison County Attorney Brian Middendorf and his staff have filed gross misdemeanor complaints against the following people: • Jason Anthony Denton, 20, Little Falls-In connection with an Oct. 4 incident, Denton has been charged with four counts of criminal vehicular … Continue reading

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Felony charges filed

Morrison County Attorney Brian Middendorf and his staff filed felony complaints against the following people: • Kelly Grant McCulloch, 37, Pierz-In connection with a Nov. 24 incident, McCulloch has been charged with one count of felony domestic assault. If found … Continue reading

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Randall City Council begins working on first ever comprehensive budget

By Tina Snell The Randall City Council called a special meeting Nov. 28 to discuss the 2008 budget. In previous years, the city has put together a general budget. This will be the first time the city has done a … Continue reading

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Crimes

Nov. 14-Linda Sue Hoffman, Little Falls, reported someone entered her apartment at 11th Street Northeast and took $30 from her purse. Nov. 21-Gina Marie Funk, Pierz, reported her vehicle was stolen. Nov. 24-Terry Catherine Kroll, Green Prairie, reported a pickup … Continue reading

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Hockey: Armstrong hands Royal boys a 4-1 loss (11-29)

The Robbinsdale Armstrong hockey team scored three goals in the third period and beat Rogers-Zimmerman 2-1 on Thursday evening.

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Hockey: Royal girls lose 2-1 to Bluejackets (11-27)

The Rogers-Zimmerman girls came up short 2-1 against Cambridge-Isanti on Tuesday evening in Mississippi 8 hockey.  

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Basketball: Thunder girls lose 60-40 to Holy Family (11-27)

Holy Family Catholic had a big first-half lead and defeated Zimmerman 60-40 in girls basketball on Thursday evening.   Zimmerman senior Kaitlyn Houser drove for a layup against Holy Family Catholic. She had 18 points. (Photo by Erik Jacobson)

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Honey queen gives the buzz on bees

As the sun goes down earlier and earlier each day and the temperatures continue to drop, many enjoy a nice hot cup of tea with honey. But how many of us really know how that ooey-gooey sugary sweetness got into … Continue reading

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Two Otsego men charged in Braham burglary

Updated Nov. 29; 1:30 p.m.

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Woman becomes angry after allegedly shoplifting

Updated Nov. 28; 3 p.m.

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Obituaries

Jacobsen   Brummer

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Toys for Tots going strong after 60 years

The United States Marine Corps is kicking off its Toys for Tots campaign Dec. 3 in local businesses throughout Rogers and Otsego. It is the 60th anniversary since Marine Corps reservist Major Bill Hendricks first started collecting and distributing toys … Continue reading

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CROSS bridges tough times for many people

Going through a divorce and being left to raise three kids on her own was hard enough for Cindy Dunn, but the worst of her trouble loomed just ahead.

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Accident claims life of hunter

Late Saturday night, on Nov. 24, a hunter’s body was found near the Sundance Golf Course in Dayton.

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Royal ringers

Otsego’s junior royalty was out ringing the Salvation Army Bell at Cub Foods in Elk River Nov. 24 From left, Little Miss, Rachel Haskamp, Junior Miss, Alexis Bestul and Little Mister, Chet Jurrens took turns ringing the bell from 10 … Continue reading

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Otsego pays off city mortgage

Otsego Mayor Larry Fournier and the City Council presented The Bank of Elk River President Patrick Dwyer with the final city hall payment at the Nov. 26 city council meeting. The $450,000 loan on the city hall building was taken … Continue reading

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Job training offered at new area thrift store

A new store just came to Zimmerman, but the items being sold will benefit more than just the shoppers. On Nov. 19, Twice As Nice in Zimmerman, a community-based retail training program located at 26070 Second St., opened.

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Solid Rock Church performing musical comedy

The Solid Rock Church and World Outreach Center in Elk River will follow tradition, sort of, and have their annual Christmas musical. Even though church members and workers have been putting on a performance for the past 10 to 15 … Continue reading

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Heavenly Inspiration

Craig Gallagher’s work is exquisite and awe-inspiring to those fortunate enough to view it, and even more for parishioners of the churches where his murals and other works grace walls and ceilings. He knows the effects liturgical artwork can have … Continue reading

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