Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Governor Pawlenty's statement regarding Red Lake tragedy
Saint Paul - "With profound sorrow, the First Lady and I extend our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the families who lost loved ones in this senseless tragedy. We ask Minnesotans to help comfort the families and friends of the victims who are suffering unimaginable pain by extending prayers and expressions of support."
FBI: Eight people killed in shooting at Red Lake school
RED LAKE, Minn. (AP) - Six people died Monday in a shooting spree apparently carried out by a student at Red Lake High School, the FBI said. The same student was suspected in the killings of two people at a home before the school shootings.
Students say four killed in Red Lake shooting
RED LAKE, Minn. (AP) - Authorities were at the scene of a fatal shooting at Red Lake High School. Students said four people were killed, and broadcast reports had as many as six people dead.
Fatalities reported in Red Lake school shooting
RED LAKE, Minn. (AP) - Several people were shot, and some killed, on Monday at Red Lake High School, the FBI reported.
EXTRA CREDIT
Kristin Neff, Aitkin, has graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. She was awarded a bachelor of arts degree in management.
FIRE
NISSWA -- The Nisswa Fire Department responded about 5 a.m. Monday to a house fire in the 20,000 block of Holman Point Drive in Nisswa.
CRIME
VANDALISM -- Two residents in the 5,000 block of Birchdale Road on Sunday reported their mailboxes and one garage had been spray painted.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Lewis A. Headlee, 52, and Nancy J. Greenwalt, 50, both of Pequot Lakes.
Overheard
"You read about it in the papers. It happens at other places, but not at our school. I thought our school was safe."
Cass judge to preside at C-I injunction hearing
A Cass County judge will preside during a Wednesday hearing when the teachers' union seeks a temporary injunction against the Crosby-Ironton School District.
CORRECTION
A story on Page 10A Sunday should have said Jake DeVine, winner of The Lakes Bee, is an eighth-grader at Mary of Lourdes Middle School in Little Falls.
Koering introduces bill that would prevent teachers from striking in future
Sen. Paul Koering, R-Fort Ripley, introduced a bill to classify all public kindergarten-12th grade teachers as essential employees, preventing them from striking in the future.
Citizen opposes store that would sell adult material
One Brainerd resident is upset with a proposed retail store that would have some adult content moving into the city.
Prescribed burn information meeting set
An informational meeting about a planned prescribed burn with the Northland Arboretum this spring will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday.
More post office parking planned
Plans are under way to create more parking at the Brainerd Post Office.
Overheard
"You're supposed to think it's healthy. This is about marketing. It is about nothing else. It is not about kids' health."
LOCAL BRIEFS
Father Bill Skarich, who serves Brainerd area Catholic churches, delivered the opening prayer Monday in the Minnesota Senate.
What's my next move?
Keaton Riley contemplated a move in the kindergarten to third grade class at the Brainerd Area Youth Chess Tournament co-hosted by the Brainerd and Pillager chess clubs Saturday at Forestview Middle School.
Large crowd, no discussion
IRONTON -- Crosby-Ironton School District residents who jammed into the Ironton City Hall to talk about the 42-day-old teachers' strike were disappointed Monday night when the C-I School Board decided to reschedule the public part of the meeting for a later date at a site that could accommodate more people.
Patriotic art and volunteering honored by VFW Ladies Auxiliary
Patriotic art and volunteer activities by two area teenagers were recognized by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
College offices to be closed Friday morning
Central Lakes College offices on both the Brainerd and Staples campuses will be closed most of Friday morning.
Union delegates donate $10,000 to strikers
Delegates at the Education Minnesota Representative Convention this past weekend donated $10,000 to the striking Crosby-Ironton teachers.
Reprieve
LITTLE FALLS -- In a short-term solution to keep a juvenile center afloat financially, commissioners from three area counties agreed Monday to come up with an additional $200,000.
This was Brainerd
60 years ago (1945) - Forty-four Crow Wing county selective service registrants were scheduled to leave this afternoon for Ft. Snelling where they will undergo physical and mental examinations in preparation of entering a branch of the armed forces.
Council mulls requirements for Linden Hill proposals
LITTLE FALLS -- The Little Falls City Council may be looking for certain requirements in proposals for the Linden Hill Retreat and Conference Center.
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1985) - Heidi Sorenson, a senior, at Brainerd High School and a member of the BHS Art Club, was selected to represent the school district's art programs in a statewide exhibition March 8 - 31 in the garden level of the Town Square in St. Paul.
City votes 5-2 to take part in Character Initiative
Though a couple were hesitant do to so, Brainerd City Council members will work to have Brainerd become a city of character.
Fatalities reported in Red Lake school shooting
RED LAKE, Minn. (AP) - Several people were shot, and some killed, on Monday at Red Lake High School, the FBI reported.
City close to finalizing mobile home ordinance
As it has been in the past, the city of Brainerd is one step away from having an ordinance regulating mobile home park closings.
Hattie Long
PINE RIVER -- Hattie Long, age 86, of Pine River, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2005, at Brownsburg Health Care Center in Brownsburg, Ind., after a long battle with cancer. For the last year Hattie has been living in Indiana to be near her son.
Irene R. Lawerenz
MILWAUKEE -- Irene R. Lawerenz, age 79, former resident of the Elmdale area, passed away Friday, March 18, 2005, in Milwaukee.
Emil T. Giese
BELVIDERE, Ill. -- Emil T. Giese, 68-year-old resident of Belvidere, Ill., formerly of Little Falls, Minn., died Friday, March 18, 2005, at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls, Minn. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 21, at the Shelley Funeral Chapel with Rev. Carl Larson officiating.
Fred Bryniarski
RANDALL -- Fred Bryniarski, age 89, of Randall, passed away March 21, 2005, at the Long Prairie Nursing Home in Long Prairie. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Simonet Funeral Home, West Chapel, in Little Falls.
Donald R. Innes
Donald R. Innes, age 77, resident of Brainerd, died Friday, March 18, 2005, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
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Obituary notices are charged at 34 cents a word, exclusive of the first 125 words, which are free. A $10 fee is charged for a half-column photograph. To place an obituary in the Dispatch, consult the funeral home handling arrangements.
Kenneth Hurst
PEQUOT LAKES -- Ken Hurst, 64, of Pequot Lakes, passed away in his home on March 17, 2005. He was born in Peoria, Ill., to Beatrice and Russell Hurst and was raised by Beatrice and James Wireman in Washington, Ill.
Hattie Long
PINE RIVER -- Hattie Long, age 86, of Pine River, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2005, at the Brownsburg Health Care Center in Brownsburg, Ind.
Melvin C. Peterson
HILLMAN -- Melvin C. Peterson, 80-year-old resident of rural Hillman, Minn., passed away Sunday, March 20, 2005, at his home in rural Hillman. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hillman.
Marlys A. Stangl
PIERZ -- Marlys Ann Stangl, age 57, of Pierz, Minn., passed away Saturday, March 19, 2005, at her home surrounded by her family after fighting a courageous battle with kidney cancer.
VOX POP
I also would like to know why the new Forestview School is not being used for graduation ceremonies? Why was the fanciness of the school so much more important than utilizing the building for more functional activities, such as enlarging the gymnasium? All of our school officials know how packed that gets at graduation ceremonies.
Open Forum
I have followed with great interest the labor dispute in Crosby-Ironton. Much has been stated about the demands of the teacher and the disruption of student education. I noticed that the first "subs" hired were for the K-4th graders. These are typically the children that need child care while parents are working.
GUEST COLUMN: It's time for implementation
The March 7 issue of the Dispatch reprinted an article from the Duluth paper titled "Undeveloped chunks of northwoods being gobbled up."
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Open Forum
Secondhand smoke is a documented killer. The American Lung Association, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and countless other medical and scientific organizations agree that the chemicals in secondhand smoke cause life-threatening diseases including cancer and heart disease.
Puchalla named to all-tourney team
Brainerd Warriors sophomore wing Nate Puchalla was named Saturday to the Wells Fargo All-Tournament team at the State Adapted Floor Hockey tournament at Stillwater Area High School.
CLC aims to continue with aggressive offense
Last season the Central Lakes College softball team had no problem scoring runs. The Raiders led the Northern Division with 174 runs scored, an average of 5.8 runs a game as CLC finished 19-11.
3-on-3 hoops tourney slated
The Pierz boys' basketball program is hosting the seventh Annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament, April 16-17 at the Pierz Healy High School.
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Warriors place sixth
STILLWATER -- Brainerd Warriors adapted floor hockey assistant coach Ron Allord had big shoes to fill Saturday.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Cloudy with a good chance of snow west and central. Mostly
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Mostly cloudy with rain south mixed with snow at times
State forecast for S.D.
Winter storm warnings and advisories in effect for parts of southcentral and west today and tonight...
State forecast for S.D.
Winter storm watch west wednesday night and thursday...
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly cloudy north. Mostly cloudy south. A chance of rain
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly sunny. A slight chance of light snow northwest.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly cloudy far east...Partly cloudy elsewhere. Highs in the mid 30s northeast half...With upper 30s to lower 40s southwest half.
Bunny on the way
Weather drawing by Anna Greatens of Mr. Meyer's fourth grade class at Lowell school.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Rain showers likely far southwest otherwise mostly cloudy.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s far north...To the mid 40s southwest.
State forecast for N.D.
Snow advisory for central north dakota until noon...
Walking the dog
Weather drawing by Megan Lintner of Mrs. Wig's third grade class at Garfield school.