Monday, February 14, 2005
EXTRA CREDIT
Amanda Flier, Aitkin, and Roxanne Lundeen, Aldrich, are taking part in Bemidji State University's student teaching program during spring semester. Flier is a senior majoring in social studies.
Fire
The Brainerd Fire Department Saturday responded to a call of belching black smoke at the West Brainerd Amoco station on Washington Street.
Baxter planner has career he wants
BAXTER -- After four years, Greg Wagner, Baxter's new city planner, has finally found the career he has wanted.
Planning for the future
Brainerd's and Baxter's new city planners may have differing backgrounds, but the two men now share the same task of directing their respective city's growth.
Overheard
"I'm glad he's getting recognized because of who he is and how much I love him."
Mushing through the slushy snow
Merv Hilpipre of Cedar Falls, Iowa, led Tony Donkersloot of Steinbach, Manitoba, at the finish line of the 10-dog Pro 6-mile race Sunday in the Lake-Land Quest near South Long Lake. Donkersloot finished fifth and Hilpipe finished sixth. Brainerd Dispatch/Clint Wood
Ostgarden sees an almost perfect fit with Brainerd
For Mark Ostgarden, the city of Brainerd is lacking in only one aspect -- a curling club.
Winter resident
A great gray owl perched on a tree near Aitkin Sunday. Large numbers of owls have been reported in the area this winter, moving south from their traditional range in search of food. Photo/Nels Norquist
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1985) - Now Brainerd Community College has a hockey coach, but Steve Olson, the new coach, can't quite say he has a team to coach. Truth is, the school needs some help in its efforts to raise $10,000 for the start-up costs.
Jacob Pfingsten
Jacob Pfingsten, age 22, of Brainerd, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, in Germany.
Elizabeth Bradshaw
MINNEAPOLIS -- Elizabeth "Betty Nan," born Nov. 30, 1920, died on Feb. 9, 2005.
Teckla 'Tillie' Sobania
BOWLUS -- Teckla "Tillie" Sobania, age 97, of Bowlus, Minn., passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at St. Otto's Care Center.
Adella S. Wagnild
Adella S. Wagnild, 93, of Brainerd passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, at the Bethany Good Samaritan Village.
Anna Mae Sheldon
Anna Mae Sheldon, age 76, of Brainerd, died Saturday morning at her home.
Obituary policy
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Joseph J. Kuleta
BAXTER -- Joseph J. Kuleta, age 81, resident of Baxter, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village.
Thomas George Virnig
ST. PAUL -- Thomas George Virnig, MD, age 29, of St. Paul, formerly of Hillman, Minn., died Feb. 11, 2005, at his home.
Howard C. Koenig
LITTLE FALLS -- Howard C. Koenig, age 91, a resident of Little Falls, Minn., formerly of Swanville, Minn., passed away Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls.
Open Forum
On Feb. 8, and 9, over 40 members of the Congress of Minnesota Resorts participated in the organization's "Day on the Hill." The two days were spent meeting with over 60 legislators, including Governor Pawlenty, to gain support for legislation aimed at slowing the decline of resort numbers.
Upcoming sporting events in the Brainerd lakes area:
MONDAY
Flyers land in second place
MOORHEAD -- The Little Falls Flyers wrestling team's march through the Section 8, Class 3A tournament came to an end Saturday in a 44-23 loss to the Bemidji Lumberjacks in the championship match.
Scoreboard
Football
Warriors nab three titles
Coming into the Central Lakes Conference meet Saturday, the Brainerd Warriors swimming and diving team knew it would have to post some of the best times of the year to catch favorite St. Cloud Tech for the team title.
Pierz's Waytashek scores 25 in loss
PIERZ -- Pierz's Mel Waytashek couldn't be stopped as she scored a game-high 25 points and Kaitlyn Jensen added 11 points and 11 rebounds in a 60-53 non-conference loss to the Foley Falcons Saturday.
Warriors lose heartbreaker
MOORHEAD -- Everybody loves an upset come tournament time.
Top-ranked Braham flexes its muscle
PIERZ -- The Braham Bombers showed why they are the top ranked boys' basketball team in Class 2A as it shot 34 of 48 from the field and were led by Isaiah Dahlman's 32 points and Noah Dahlman's 21 in an 84-51 win over the Pierz Pioneers Saturday.
Cupid's arrow hits mark
Weather drawing by Megan Noakes of Mrs. Meyer's third grade class at Riverside school.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Cloudy in the morning then clearing west half by noon.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Mostly cloudy with light snow likely in the morning
Wisconsin state forecast
Winter weather advisory this morning far north...
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Becoming mostly cloudy west central to northwest with a chance of light snow. Cloudy early in the southeast with areas of fog...Then becoming partly cloudy. Increasing clouds central to northeast. Highs around 40 far north to 50 to 55 far southeast to south central.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy with a slight chance of light snow.