Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Holocaust education to be discussed
Hill-Murray School social studies teacher Judith Bartel will be the keynote speaker at a teachers' inservice training day April 3 for Brainerd area educators.
Livestock
SOUTH ST. PAUL (AP) (USDA) -- Tuesday receipts: 750. Last Tuesday: 790. Year Ago Tuesday: 751. Monday actual: 240.
Cash grain
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Wheat receipts Tuesday 173, a year ago 273.
Livestock
SOUTH ST. PAUL (USDA) -- Monday cattle estimate: 250. Last Monday: 406. Year Ago Monday: 309. Friday actual: 306.
Cash grain
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Wheat receipts Monday 118, a year ago 102.
Crimes
LITTLE FALLS -- Two men were arrested Friday after equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine was found in their vehicle during a routine traffic stop.
Marriage licenses
Kevin C. Jacobs, 23, Omaha, Neb., and Bethany J. Simar, 22, Pequot Lakes.
Births
Greater Staples Hospital
Births
Out-of-town
FIres
Brainerd firefighters responded 10:47 p.m. Sunday to a diesel fuel spill at the Freedom gas station at 801 W. Washington St. in Brainerd.
Dissolutions
Adams, Joe M. and Maureen.
A retired cop, now this golf enthusiast has learned to watch his back
For 10 years, Chip and Jeanette Schwartz fought freeway traffic every weekend to retreat to their cabin 15 miles east of Brainerd. And then a brutal shooting changed their lives.
Oh, my aching back! Ways to beat back pain
Like Chip Schwartz in the accompanying article, aging athletes often give up the rigors of softball and basketball, turning to less punishing activities like, swimming, walking or golf. But as the Baby Boomers hit the links more than 75 percent will experience at least one injury, most often to the back.
Persistence of pregnant trooper led to child being found
HIXTON, Wis. (AP) -- The persistence of a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper who is pregnant with her third child was credited Monday with finding a Minnesota toddler who had wandered away from a violent freeway crash that killed her parents.
Catholic Charities cuts jobs as revenue declines
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- For the first time in recent history, Catholic Charities has seen a decline in nearly all of its revenue streams, forcing the nonprofit to cut 88 jobs and close two programs, a spokeswoman said.
Racing sled dogs is a family affair
When it comes to dog sledding, the Duval sisters -- Alexa, 14, Miriah, 11, and Jenaya, 10 -- are a triple threat.
Central Lakes College students win Addy awards
STAPLES -- The following Central Lakes College students in communication art and design and photographic imaging technology were recently recognized with Addy Awards by the Advertising and Marketing Association of Central Minnesota for achievements in competition with Alexandria and St. Cloud college designers:
It's all about personal safety
Students at Central Lakes College are flocking to a physical education course that reflects a growing desire for personal security in times of terror.
Cuyuna Range Women's Club card party raises $1,062 for three area organizations
CROSBY -- More than 85 people participated in the annual benefit card party sponsored by the Cuyuna Range Women's Club last month, raising $1,062 for three organizations.
Upcoming S-M Community Education classes listed
STAPLES -- Staples Motley Community Education will offer the following classes. Call (218) 894-2497 to register.
Higher costs and too few cots
LINO LAKES -- There are plenty of complex reasons to explain why Minnesota's prison population is growing so fast the state could fill two new prisons by 2010.
This was Brainerd
MARCH 11 - 20 years ago (1983) - Trent Pikula received an invitation to sing with the Paris Boys' Choir at Notre Dame Cathedral. Tent is 11. Pikula, of Brainerd is one of 12 boys and the only one from Minnesota who will leave June 2 for Paris to participate in a 17-day, four country tour of Europe.
Local briefs
Brainerd Community Education will sponsor a bus trip for people ages 55 years and older to the Festival of Nations in St. Paul on May 3.
Sled heist amounts to $45,000
CROSSLAKE -- Six new Polaris four-wheelers and two snowmobile trailers, valued at a total of $45,000, were stolen from Lakes Area Rental of Crosslake Tuesday.
Board deals with Roosevelt Township zoning issue
A rezoning request made by Taylor Investments for property in Roosevelt Township near Little Whitefish Lake came back to the Crow Wing County Board Tuesday.
A family affair
A rural Brainerd family will be featured on a national television show about their passion for dog sledding. Read more about this story in Wednesday's Neighbors.
Recyling grows in county
The amount of waste recycled in Crow Wing County last year increased by more than 1,000 tons over the previous year.
Local briefs
The Brainerd Area Coalition for Peace will hold a candlelight vigil Saturday night as part of an international day of protest against war with Iraq.
Vessey comments on Iraq
Gen. John Vessey said he believes his thoughts for a nation on the brink of war are the same as most everyone else in the country.
The Rebeccas
Two young violinists have a lot more in common than just their first name. Look for their story Thursday in Tempo.
Resorters take issue with story
An Associated Press story in Monday's Dispatch raised a few eyebrows in resort country and had one resort manager wondering about the goofy math.
Local briefs
The Brainerd Lakes Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has announced the third annual breast cancer survivor luncheon in Cass and Crow Wing counties will begin 11:30 a.m. April 5 at Iven's on the Bay on Highway 371 North.
Rural Pine River man killed in farm accident
PINE RIVER -- A 50-year-old rural Pine River man was killed Tuesday in a farming accident near Pine River.
Supporting the military
Andy (left), and Zack Goodrich of Brainerd showed their support for President Bush and the military along with others at a rally in Little Falls Monday. The motorists were directed to honk if they supported Bush and the troops.
This was Brainerd
MARCH 12 - 80 years ago (1923) - Carbola your chicken house. 25 package. Heavy galv. chicken brooder coops $2.25, wire nests 30, chick fountains 15, chick founts 12. PERRY HARDWARE.
Little Falls School Board airs proposed cuts
LITTLE FALLS -- The director of teaching and learning, two assistant principals and 18.16 full-time equivalent teachers are proposed to be cut in the Little Falls School District next school year.
Spring paint break
Danielle Moreland (left), painted spring flowers on Hannah Windjue's cheek at Fun and Friends in Lincoln School today. Brainerd schools are on spring break this week with classes to resume Monday.
Shower of concern
Frozen pipes.
Ruud to host town meeting
State Sen. Carrie Ruud, R-Breezy Point, will host a town meeting 10 a.m. Saturday at Pillager City Hall with State Rep. Larry Howes, R-Walker.
City sewer lines freeze
Just recently Sandee Draves was talking to people living in the country facing frozen septic systems and she wondered how deep the city sewer lines were.
Robert Portz
CROSBY -- Robert Portz, 54, Crosby, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Harold W. Anderson
AITKIN -- Harold W. Anderson, 81, Aitkin, died Monday, March 10, 2003, at Riverwood Extended Care Center in Aitkin.
Don 'Doc' Braun
PIERZ -- Don "Doc" Braun, 57, Pierz, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at home.
Warren Harrison
LITTLE FALLS -- Warren Harrison, 86, Little Falls, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls.
Robert J. Nelson
LITTLE FALLS -- Robert J. Nelson, 64, Little Falls, died Monday, March 10, 2003, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls.
Marko M. Vukovich
Marko M. Vukovich, 87, Brainerd, died Monday, March 10, 2003, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Norris E. Fredrickson
McGREGOR -- Norris E. Fredrickson, 72, McGregor, died Sunday, March 2, 2003, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Leo Horan
McGREGOR -- Leo Horan, McGregor, died Monday, March 10, 2003, at home.
Edwin 'Buzz' C. Potter
NISSWA -- Edwin "Buzz" C. Potter, 65, Nisswa, died Sunday, March 9, 2003, at home.
Robert J. Nelson
LITTLE FALLS -- Robert J. Nelson, 64, Little Falls, died Monday, March 10, 2003, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls.
Marko M. Vukovich
Marko M. Vukovich, 87, Brainerd, died Monday, March 10, 2003, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Sara E. Bonneville
CROSBY -- Sara Ethelyn Bonneville, 83, Crosby, died Sunday, March 9, 2003, at Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.
Sarah 'Sally' Mitchell-Laurents
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Sarah "Sally" Mitchell-Laurents, 95, Asheville, N.C., formerly of Little Falls, died Monday, March 10, 2003, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Asheville, N.C.
Lyle R. Dilley
WADENA -- Lyle R. Dilley, 76, Wadena, died Friday, March 7, 2003, at home.
Harold W. Anderson
AITKIN -- Harold W. Anderson, 81, Aitkin, died Monday, March 10, 2003, at Riverwood Extended Care Center in Aitkin.
Eva M. Bauer
WADENA -- Eva Mae Bauer, 88, Wadena, died Friday, March 7, 2003, at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena.
Janet DeBord
PINE RIVER -- Janet DeBord, 51, Pine River, died Monday, March 10, 2003, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Glenn F. Squires
PIERZ -- Glenn F. Squires, 83, Pierz, formerly of Trout Creek, Mont., died Saturday, March 8, 2003, at Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls.
Kathleen Motschenbacher Lentz
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Kathleen Motschenbacher Lentz, 49, Terre Haute, Ind., died Monday, March 10, 2003.
John Joseph Marxen
John Joseph Marxen, 76, Brainerd, died Monday, March 10, 2003, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Donna Jean Garro
CARLTON -- Donna Jean Garro, 72, Carlton, died Sunday, March 9, 2003, at home.
Leo Horan
McGREGOR -- Leo Horan, 86, McGregor, formerly of Chatfield, died Monday, March 10, 2003, at home.
Steven D. Erpestad
ANDOVER -- Steven D. Erpestad, 40, Andover, died Sunday, March 9, 2003, as the result of a snowmobile accident in Oak Grove.
Beware of Iran
For years, the United States unsuccessfully argued with Russia that its construction of a 1,000-megawatt light-water reactor in Bushehr, Iran, would enhance the likelihood of Iran developing atomic weapons. Last month, a Bush administrat
Defend the wildlife
Twenty years ago, America's battle-seasoned generals had about as much desire to shelter the endangered woodpeckers on their training bases as they had in running child-care centers for their soldiers' children. But like it or not, they're doing both jobs now and doing them fairly well.
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In today's present economic challenge and rising costs of education it is a pleasure for me to be able to thank so many who helped make a scholarship fundraiser a reality. On Feb. 15, 2003 the Pillager Dollars for Scholars hosted a fundraiser to help raise funds for upcoming seniors.
Nuclear waste bill introduced
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow Xcel Energy to store additional nuclear waste outside Red Wing's Prairie Island nuclear plant. It includes up to $2.5 million to compensate the tribe whose land abuts the plant.
Pawlenty awaits budget plan
BEMIDJI (AP) -- After listening to a chorus of local government officials in outstate Minnesota complain about his budget cuts, Gov. Tim Pawlenty said it's time for the Legislature to put forward a plan.
Auditor says counties in good financial shape
ST. PAUL (AP) -- A report from State Auditor Pat Awada said the state's counties were in "generally excellent financial health," but raised questions about the growth of unreserved fund balances for some counties.
Cuts could doom ethanol plants
BUFFALO LAKE (AP) -- Jeni Kenney is worried about how she'd make a living if proposed cuts in state ethanol subsidies force her employer to cut jobs or shut down.
Legislator proposes remaking IRRRB
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Rep. Phil Krinkie wants to remove lawmakers from the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board and other local boards.
Panel rules against Xcel Energy
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A three-judge panel has ruled that a proposed storage site for Xcel Energy to store radioactive waste in Utah is too close to a large area used to test missiles and bombs and to train fighter pilots.
In the wrong place at the wrong time
DETROIT LAKES (AP) -- If you're going to pick up someone who has just been released from jail, you probably should not have an outstanding warrant and you probably should leave the drugs at home.
Legislators want focus on abstinence in sex education
ST. PAUL (AP) -- A group of lawmakers from central Minnesota are pushing a bill that would require schools to spend more time teaching students to abstain from sex until marriage.
Delay possible
DULUTH (AP) -- The thick sheet of ice on Lake Superior could delay the opening of the shipping season later this mont.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to intervene in Minnesota Internet case
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a key Minnesota Internet libel case.
Court overturns license rules
ST. PAUL (AP) -- The state Court of Appeals on Tuesday struck down stricter rules for newcomers seeking a Minnesota driver's license, saying the process for enacting them was flawed.
Local sports shorts
Tina Tomberlin and Chad Erlandson won feature races in the North Star Iceway's season finale Sunday.
Let the championship begin
Swimmers held the American flag in the diving pool during the opening ceremony at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center for the Class 2A state finals Saturday night.
Shaun Kennedy's athletic ability isn't the only thing that makes him... A class act
Two-for-two.
Scoreboard
Boys basketball
Pequot, Pillager still alive
It may be a surprise that the Pequot Lakes Patriots and Pillager Huskies boys' basketball teams are the lone area squads still vying for a chance at state.
Fitness Frenzy deadline Thursday
The deadline for registering for the Brainerd Parks and Recreation Department's Fitness Frenzy is Thursday.
Scoreboard
Boys basketball
Stifling defense
Pillager Huskies Mitch Steffen (left) and Travis Dixon put up a nearly inpenetratable trap on Brad Lusti of the Menahga Braves in their East Subsection 6, Class 1A Championship game Tuesday night.
Pillager 'Stolls' its way to finals
BEMIDJI -- The Pillager Huskies used stall tactics to capture the East Subsection 6, Class 1A championship game Tuesday.
Hounds outrun Rocori in 3A quarterfinals here
It was a Spartan effort but it fell just short.
Ericson to speak to boosters club
Brainerd Parks and Recreation director Bruce Ericson will be the speaker at the Brainerd Sports Boosters Club meeting, which begins noon Thursday at the Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen located at 923 Oak St. between the Triangle Store and Temple Baptist Church.
Lone Minnesota racer drops out of Iditarod
Minnesota's only entrant in the 31st Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race pulled out of the event Sunday night after completing about half the race.
Wolves topple Dallas
DALLAS (AP) -- Five road games in seven days is tough for any team, even one that's playing great. Make most of those games against possible Western Conference playoff teams and, by the end, that streaking team could be struggling.
Jones' homer helps Twins win
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- Jacque Jones hit his third home run of the spring and Chris Gomez went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and a two-run double to lead the Minnesota Twins over the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1 Tuesday.
Top two 4A teams advance
A championship showdown this weekend between the top ranked teams in girls' 4A prep basketball moved closer to a reality on Tuesday when No. 1 Woodbury and No. 2 Eastview advanced to Thursday's semifinal round.
Only one returning champ in girls' hoops tourney field
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- State tournaments are becoming routine for New London-Spicer coach Mike Dreier.
Apple Valley's Lundin is AP Player of the Year
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Mike Lundin was never the strongest or the fastest hockey player.
Tourney scoreboard
CLASS 1A
Gophers running out of time to regroup
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota is coming off its worst stretch of the season at the worst possible time.
Wolves climb closer to elusive home-court advantage
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Timberwolves aren't any nearer to ending their string of six straight exits from the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Blue Jays hold Twins to one hit
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- Eric Hinske hit a three-run homer and Roy Halladay threw four sharp innings as four Toronto Blue Jays pitchers combined on a one-hitter in a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday.
K-9 dogs visit Emily students
As part of Drug Abuse Resistance Education at Emily Charter School, Baxter police officer Kathie Bautch brought in her K-9, Zeus, for third-grader Alyssa Dunbar and other students to see. Crow Wing County sheriff's deputy Bryan Vieths brought his K-9, Nitro, to school for students to see, along with information on what Nitro can do for the sheriff's department.
Scenic
Sunlight illuminated fresh snow in Nisswa.
Area extension services to host horticulture programs
PINE RIVER -- Cass-Crow Wing County Extension has announced spring, summer and early fall horticulture programs.
Cass Home Extension Service program listed
PINE RIVER -- Cass County Home Extension Service will offer the following program this spring:
Twin Cities food drive to help Iron Range
EAGAN (AP) -- Delta Dental Plan of Minnesota announced it will coordinate a Twin Cities food drive to replenish depleted Iron Range food shelves.
Jump Rope for Heart
Emily Charter School students Tara McNaughton, Trisha Dehn and Melissa Peterson participated in Jump Rope for Heart on Friday at the school. This fund-raiser is for the American Heart Association for research and education of heart disease and stroke.
Sisters find Pot O' Gold treasure in Crosslake
CROSSLAKE -- The Pot O' Gold treasure in Crosslake was found by Angela Villella with help from her sister, Patricia Villella.
Wetrosky crowned Miss Pine River
PINE RIVER -- Though temperatures dipped well below zero Saturday night, a full house enjoyed thoughts of long summer days on the beach during "Tropical Paradise," the 2003 Miss Pine River Scholarship Pageant.
Here comes the sun
Weather drawing by Joe Tomlinson of Mrs. Schirmer's third grade class at Riverside school.
State forecast for North Dakota
Today...Mostly cloudy and windy with scattered snow showers...And areas of blowing and drifting snow. Temperatures falling to or remaining in the single digits northwest to around 20 southeast.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...A chance of light snow or flurries early...Otherwise partly or mostly cloudy. Highs from the upper 20s to the upper 30s.
Iowa state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 30s northeast to lower 50s southwest.
Iowa state forecast
Dense fog advisory through mid morning far southwest...
Snow
Weather drawing by Morgan Kuikka of Mrs. Sedlachek's second grade class at Lowell school.
State forecast for North Dakota
Today...Some snow statewide. An inch or two most areas. Decreasing afternoon clouds west. Highs from 18 northeast to 43 southwest.
Minnesota state forecast
today...Snow likely south this morning with up to 2 inches of accumulation possible. A chance of snow elsewhere this morning. Snow becoming likely central sections this afternoon with some freezing rain possible southwest. Highs from the upper teens north to around 30 south.
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Mostly cloudy north with a slight chance of snow showers northwest. Partly cloudy south and east. Highs from the upper 20s northeast to 55 to 60 southwest.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly cloudy. Snow becoming likely...Especially central and south. Highs in the upper 20s to middle 30s.
Minnesota state forecast
Mostly cloudy north. Some flurries northwest this morning with a chance of light snow through the day northeast. Partly cloudy south. Highs from around 20 northwest to the upper 30s far southwest.
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Cloudy with light snow likely early northeast and a chance for light freezing rain and snow northwest. A chance for light freezing rain and light snow northeast this afternoon. Cloudy early...Becoming partly cloudy elsewhere. Highs from the upper 20s far east to around 60 southwest.