Tuesday, February 3, 2009
EXTRA CREDIT
Caitlin Kennedy, Pequot Lakes, was among 59 first-year medical students who received their white coats on Oct. 4 at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth Campus. Kennedy is a 2005 Pequot Lakes High School graduate and a 2008 College of St. Benedict graduate. Her parents are David and Christine Kennedy of Pequot Lakes. Grandparents are Gene and Alvina Kennedy, Pequot Lakes, and Art and Colleen Jentsch, Brainerd.
Tumble rumble
The unbeaten and 10th-ranked Brainerd Warriors host the unbeaten and No. 3 St. Cloud Tech Tigers in Central Lakes Conference gymnastics Wednesday.
An economist's look
A Federal Reserve economist will put the recession in perspective during the Brainerd Lakes Area Development Corp. annual meeting. Others will discuss success stories during these tough economic times.
Inspection reports from peanut plant varied widely
BLAKELY, Ga. - A Georgia health inspector who toured the peanut butter plant now at the center of a national salmonella outbreak noted only two minor violations in October. Less than three months later, federal inspectors found roaches, mold, a leaking roof and other sanitation problems.
'I have the gift for gab'
BAXTER - Out of high school Frank Bonsante tried his hand in the frozen food industry and at a wood production plant.
Local briefs
ONAMIA - The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe named Richard Osburn the new District Court Judge for the Court of Central Jurisdiction, which is the band's judicial branch.
Best places to stash your cash
CHICAGO - Americans who are feeling frugal and able to squirrel away regular savings should think as hard about where to stash it as many did about stocks when the market was hot.
Vets push for expanded health care
Don Samuelson knew the community support was there.
Overheard
We have a home. It's already built. Let's open the door.
Two hospitalized after stabbing; LF man arrested
A Little Falls man was arrested and two men were hospitalized following a stabbing early Sunday outside a Little Falls bar.
Saving more, spending less
WASHINGTON - Americans are hunkering down and saving more. For a recession-battered economy, it couldn't be happening at a worse time.
An economist's look
A Federal Reserve economist will put the recession in perspective during the Brainerd Lakes Area Development Corp. annual meeting. Others will discuss success stories during these tough economic times.
Overheard
I think the roundabouts can make things safer and smoother.
Balancing act
BACKUS - Balancing the county budget in light of known and projected revenue losses will be the top priority for Cass County Board Chair Bob Kangas and Vice Chair Jim Demgen this year.
College Drive plan includes roundabouts
BRAINERD CITY COUNCIL
Jimmy John's gets the OK
Brainerd is giving a hand to the developers of a proposed Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches restaurant at the site of the former Casey's gas station in northeast Brainerd.
Two stabbed outside Little Falls bar
A Little Falls man was arrested and two men were hospitalized following a stabbing early Sunday outside of a Little Falls bar.
Tumble rumble
The unbeaten and 10th-ranked Brainerd Warriors host the unbeaten and No. 3 St. Cloud Tech Tigers in Central Lakes Conference gymnastics Tuesday.
This was Brainerd
30 years ago (1979) - A young man walked into Hardee's Restaurant last night and walked out with six hamburgers, six orders of fries - and $29 of the restaurant's money. The robber handed an employee a note demanding cash, saying he would kill her if she didn't give it to him.
Athletic fees: $250-$425?
It may cost more to play basketball or hockey next year at Brainerd High School, but other athletic and activity participation fees may go down.
Warriors return to state in high kick, jazz
The Brainerd Warriors Dance Team took second in high kick and third in jazz at the 4AAA section meet Saturday in Elk River, advancing to state in both events.
Lawsuit served against Cass County
WALKER - A civil lawsuit summons was served on Cass County Auditor-Treasurer Sharon Anderson Jan. 29, claiming the county violated Minnesota Data Practices Act by releasing to the public the name of a sheriff's department employee and information related to a grievance he filed.
Frank Bonsante
Age: 37.
Doty will conduct town hall meetings
Rep. Al Doty, DFL-Royalton, will conduct public town hall meetings on Friday and Saturday in Motley, Pierz and Upsala. Doty is gathering public opinion about the issues facing the Legislature this session as well as answering any questions.
Two hospitalized after stabbing; LF man arrested
A Little Falls man was arrested and two men were hospitalized following a stabbing early Sunday outside a Little Falls bar.
This was Brainerd
60 years ago (1949): Sen. Gordon Rosenmeier of Little Falls today introduced a bill in the Legislature to authorize construction of a state hospital for the feeble minded in Brainerd. The bill calls for an appropriation of $7,300,000.
E. coli lawsuit against Longville church settled
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A Nebraska meat processor's claim that a Minnesota church should be held responsible for tainted meatballs served at a smorgasbord has been settled, and two families will receive payment.
Funding OK'd for wastewater plant
Funding has been approved for the Brainerd wastewater treatment facility expansion project.
Dorothy Aadland
ONAMIA - Dorothy Aadland, 78-year-old resident of Onamia, Minn., passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at the Mille Lacs Long Term Care Center in Onamia, Minn.
Lucille Macho
STAPLES - Lucille Macho, age 92, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Health System hospital on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples.
Ellen Eng
AITKIN - Ellen L. Eng, age 92, of Aitkin, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at the Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin.
Herbert Fox
RANDALL - Herbert C. Fox, age 91, of Randall, Minn., passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at Lakewood Health System hospital in Staples. A memorial service for Herbert will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, Minn., with visitation one hour prior to service.
Roman Block
PIERZ - Roman Block, 65-year-old resident of Pierz, Minn., passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at the Pierz Villa in Pierz, Minn.
Alice Taylor
WALKER - Alice Taylor, 84, of Walker, Minn., passed away Jan. 31, 2009, at North Country Regional Hospital in Bemidji.
Obituary policy
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Lawrence Sobiech
LITTLE FALLS - Lawrence Sobiech, age 90, Little Falls, Minn., died Friday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Little Falls, Minn.
Sharon Stimack
CROSBY - Sharon Joan Stimack, age 70, of Crosby, died on Jan. 31, 2009, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Phyllis A. Collins
AITKIN - Phyllis A. Collins, 72, of Aitkin, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at Aitkin Health Services in Aitkin.
Ronald Schmidt
CROSBY - Ronald Henry Schmidt, age 81, of Crosby, died on Feb. 1, 2009, at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.
Dale Howard
STAPLES - Dale Howard, age 78, of Staples, passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009.
Herbert C. Fox
RANDALL - Herbert C. Fox, age 91, of Randall, Minn., passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at Lakewood Hospital in Staples, Minn.
Open Forum
At a Safety and Public Works Committee there was a proposal concerning traffic around Riverside School to eliminating parking on the south side of Williams Street and the north side of Charles Street.
Comforting outrage in Nancy's Graceland
Bombshell.
Even the president has opinions on school closings
Better get used to it, Mr. President - the bully pulpit goes only so far. Some things in Washington are simply not amenable to change. We refer, of course, to the snow policy of local school systems, which tend to close at the sighting of a single flake. President Obama led off a meeting on the economy Wednesday with a lament familiar to local parents: My children's school was canceled today. Because of what? Some ice? he said, a note of derisive incredulity creeping into his voice. As my children pointed out, in Chicago, school is never canceled. In fact, my 7-year-old pointed out, you'd go outside for recess in weather like this. You wouldn't even stay indoors.
School reform that works
Even within the United States, there is a big gap between people who get the chance to make the most of their talents and those who don't. Melinda and I believe that providing everyone with a great education is the key to closing this gap. ...
Vox Pop
My 87-year-old mother would like to thank the honest person who found her ring in the wheelchair at Northern Orthopedics.
Area girls' basketball
STAPLES - Caitlin Robinson had 16 points and Nikki Pearson 11 for the Staples-Motley Cardinals in a 47-37 Mid-State Conference victory over the Crosby-Ironton Rangers on Monday.
Scoreboard
Area events
Shaping up to be monster benefit
If "Monster" Mike Schultz ever wondered about the impact he had on the racing community Thursday's benefit at Dondelinger Chevrolet-Cadillac in Baxter should provide the answer.
SCOREBOARD
BOYS BASKETBALL
Junior high skiers race in section meet
Brainerd Nordic skiers competed in the Section 8 junior high championships last weekend at Northland Arboretum.
Collison, Raiders women come up big against Hibbing
HIBBING - Cayla Collison scored 15 points, including eight straight in a second-half run, to lead the Central Lakes College Raiders over the Hibbing Cardinals 66-56 Saturday in North Division action.
Raider men pass road test at Hibbing
HIBBING - Bam Glover scored 11 of his 13 points down the stretch and the Raider men's basketball team boasted four players in double figures to defeat Hibbing 77-64 in a North Division road test Saturday.
Warriors struggle, fall to Cards
WILLMAR - Emily Thesing knocked down five 3-pointers to finish with 17 points in the Brainerd Warriors 65-45 Central Lakes Conference loss to the Willmar Cardinals Saturday.
Ski Gull racers compete
Twenty-three Ski Gull racers participated in the Northland Junior Race Series on Sunday at Spirit Mountain Ski Area.
Lightning fall to Rebels
MOOSE LAKE - Second period goals by Sam Johnson and Ryan Donovan gave the Northern Lakes Lightning a 3-2 edge, but the Moose Lake Rebels stormed back with two goals of their own for a 3-2 non-conference victory Saturday.
Local sports shorts
Brainerd's Ryan Greening won the Yamaha Sport 85 class and Steve Emerson was fourth over the weekend in the USCC Ada 100.
AREA WRESTLING
DETROIT LAKES - The Little Falls Flyers defeated Dassel-Cokato 42-30 to capture third place in the Detroit Lakes Duals Saturday.
Area boys' basketball
PILLAGER - Josh Rardin had 12 points as the Pillager Huskies lost to Northland Remer 74-37 in non-conference play Monday.
GOLF SCORES
Sunday
YMCA Dolphins swimming
Area swimming
AREA GIRLS' BASKETBALL
ST. CLOUD TECH - Katie Hochsprung recorded 18 points and eight rebounds and Trisha Wippler tallied 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists as the Little Falls Flyers improved to 9-2 in the Central Lakes Conference with Saturday's 57-48 victory over St. Cloud Tech.
AREA BOYS' BASKETBALL
PEQUOT LAKES - Michael Weber collected 18 points and 11 rebounds and Breck Weber scored 17 to pave the way for a Pierz Pioneers 66-60 victory over the Pequot Lakes Patriots Saturday.
Raiders set for long run in men's basketball
What was supposed to be a team weakness has become a strength for the Central Lakes College Raiders.
State forecast for Minnesota
...Wind chill advisory northwest this morning...
State forecast for Iowa
Wind chill advisory in effect .
State forecast for Iowa
.Today...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Highs mid teens
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy west and central. Mostly sunny east.
Wisconsin state forecast
Lake effect snow advisory noon today through noon tuesday for ashland and iron counties...
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly cloudy far west and far east. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of light snow central in the morning. Highs near zero far northeast to the mid 40s far southwest.
The Nation's Weather
A cold front pushing across the East will trigger mixed shower activity from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast early Monday, while bone-chilling temperatures were in store for the Northern Plains and the Upper Great Lakes.
Snow and snowmen
Weather drawing by Tatianna Grayson of Mrs. Meyer's third-grade class at Harrison.
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Chance of flurries southeast and far west. Breezy east. Turning colder northeast. Highs near 5 above northeast to the upper 30s southwest.
State forecast for Minnesota
Wind chill advisory for much of minnesota through 10 am...
State forecast for North Dakota
...Wind chill advisory in effect until noon monday for portions of
Wisconsin state forecast
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