Saturday, June 19, 2010
Olive Garden, IHOP may be in Baxter's future
A redevelopment plan to revitalize a stretch of Highway 371 in Baxter may be a positive sign for the corridor.
Working together
Central Lakes College staff, faculty, and administrators met with Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District staff and administrators June 8 in Long Prairie to collaborate and plan to increase the effectiveness of services provided to LP-GE middle and high school students.
Business notes
Edgewood Management Group named Ross Huttunen vice president of operations/chief operations officer for Region II.
Scrubs camp
Students dressed in scurbs and wearing skin-tight purple gloves worked to master the technique for dental molds.
Health systems collaborate on breast cancer care, video
If you're planning to participate in the Brainerd Lakes Area Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on June 26, you may see some filming of a new video on breast cancer that features two race competitors.
Working no matter what
John Stram believes in keeping busy.
Births
Josie (Wynn) and Preston Dumpprope, Pine River, a girl, Ava Kae, 9 pounds, 2 ounces, June 3, 2010. Grandparents are Deb and Darald Wynn, Pequot Lakes, and Paul and Kim Dumpprope, Nimrod. Great-grandparents are Marlys Martin, Staples, and the late James Martin, and Lloyd and Marie Wynn, Pequot Lakes.
Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners
Meets 9 a.m. Tuesday
What's doing
A Lois Club picnic will be 11:30 a.m. June 29 at the home of Lois Johnson on Clear Lake, one-half mile east of the Glen Store. Bring a dish to share. Outdoor games will be played. New members are welcome. For questions, call Lois Neuman at 927-1354 or Lois Johnson at (320) 684-2000.
Brainerd City Council
Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday
Senior calendar
LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Little Falls City Council
Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday
Little Falls School Board
Meets 5 p.m. Monday
Brainerd Public Library
Meets 6 p.m. June 28
Pillager Board of Education
Meets 7 p.m. Monday
Police blotter
THEFTS - A gas drive-off was reported Wednesday from the Y Store, 22000 Crow Wing County Road 3.
After the storm was over
People wandered the streets of Wadena Thursday surveying the damage the tornado left behind.
This was Brainerd
80 years ago (1930): An aviation event which may eclipse the airport dedication of last year is scheduled June 21, when 35 to 40 planes will arrive at Rosko Airport. They will be met by chamber cars and taken to Breezy Point Lodge, which opens for the season this weekend.
State mediator weighs in on 'gag order'
A mediator with the state Bureau of Mediation Services said Thursday that Brainerd School Board members, including the district's attorney, are free to publicly disclose details of their last contract offer with Education Minnesota Brainerd, the district's teachers' union.
No change in conditions for three men injured at North Central Speedway
ROBBINSDALE - There was no change in the condition Friday of three men who were injured Wednesday night when a driver lost control of a race car at North Central Speedway, located just south of Brainerd.
Father's Day 2010
Nothing is more important to Dean Holmberg than his family, especially his seven grandchildren.
Wadena mayor: 'A huge swath that's been devastated'
WADENA - A tornado ripped through Wadena late Thursday afternoon, causing extensive damage to the southwest part of the city and injuring 20 people.
Weather service still evaluating twister
be there with my daughter and I knew I needed to be with Dean. It was the most stressful 27 hours of my life," said Joan.
'Some of the houses are gone'
Diane Jorgensen sat in her basement for an hour and a half with six of her day care children when the tornado came through Wadena Thursday.
Familiar faces named finalists for alliance post in Staples
Three area school officials have been named finalists for executive director of the National Joint Powers Alliance of Staples.
Town was getting busy for all-class reunion
Wadena residents were in shock Thursday afternoon after a tornado tore through the southwest part of the city, destroying buildings and homes and injuring several people.
All aboard!
Brainerd was built on the back of the railroad.
Severe storms rip through lakes area
A strong storm brought tornadoes, heavy rain, hail and strong winds throughout the Brainerd area Wednesday afternoon.
State digs out from tornadoes
As tornadoes bore down on southern Minnesota, Angie Woodside called her in-laws and said they should rush to her house west of Albert Lea, where there was a basement to take cover. Her mother-in-law, Kathy Woodside, refused.
Brainerd Community Action looking for volunteers for Fourth
Brainerd Community Action needs your help. There are several openings for individuals to volunteer for the Fourth of July celebration.
Crosslake plans community celebration, Day in the Park
CROSSLAKE - The Crosslake Park and Recreation Department along with the Park and Library Foundation of Crosslake announced Crosslake Day in the Park is planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26.
Wadena tornado aftermath
WADENA - Hundreds of vehicles lined the streets Friday in Wadena as people tried to get through the small community after the tornado touched down Thursday night causing extensive damage to many residential homes and buildings, including the Wadena-Deer Creek High School.
Overheard
"It's devastating. It looks like a bomb went off."
Klobuchar to visit Wadena on Saturday to inspect tornado damage
The scale of the tornado was not known late Friday, but Dave Kellenbenz with the National Weather Service in Grand Forks said the tornado has the possibility of being an Enhanced F-3 or greater. According to the National Weather Service website, an EF scale determines the set of wind estimates, not measurements based on damage.
Injured race track officials remain in critical condition
Two North Central Speedway track officials were seriously injured Wednesday night after being struck by a race car that went off the track during a race were in critical condition Thursday at a Twin Cities hospital.
This was Brainerd
30 years ago (1980): Scott LeDoux and Larry Holmes, the two men who will battle for the WBC heavyweight championship at the Met Center on July 7, traded verbal shots during a press conference. LeDoux, of Deerwood, said he will "knock out Holmes and stand on his chest."
Overheard
It reminded me of Vietnam.
Brainerd Commuity Action looking for volunteers for Fourth
Brainerd Community Action needs your help. There are several openings for individuals to volunteer for the Fourth of July celebration.
Wadena tornado aftermath
WADENA - Wadena officials received high praise from Gov. Tim Pawlenty Friday regarding their response to the tornado that devastated the city Thursday.
Randi Mitchell
Randi Dammerud Mitchell, age 66, Edina and Deerwood.
Lillian Koffron Clark
Lillian Koffron Clark, (widow of Rev. Harold A. Clark), age 92, of Aitkin, died Monday, June 7, 2010, at the Aitkin Health Services in Aitkin, Minn.
Garritt Santema
LITTLE FALLS - Garritt Santema, 83-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Friday, June 18, 2010, at his home in Little Falls, Minn. Arrangements for Garritt are with the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls, Minn.
Harold R. Smith
WYOMING - Harold Raymond Smith, age 90, of Wyoming, Minn., and formerly of Nisswa, Minn., passed away May 28, 2010.
August 'Gus' Sobieck
ST. PAUL - August "Gus" Sobieck, age 94, of St. Paul, formerly of Royalton, Minn., passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at United Hospital in St. Paul.
Dorothy M. Sandberg
Dorothy Marie (Albers) Sandberg, 83, resident of Brainerd, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Dorothy was born in Brainerd to William and Josephine (Hanson) Albers on Nov. 21, 1926. She married Charles Sandberg on Dec. 31, 1948, in Webster, S.D.
Thomas M. Smart
Thomas Micheal Smart, 48, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 16, 2010. He was born on May 21, 1962, to Kenneth and Delores (Preimesberger) Smart in Brainerd, Minn. He married Susan Walters.
Leona L. Gangestad
FORT RIPLEY - Leona Louise Gangestad, 78, resident of Fort Ripley, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2010, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Leona was born on Feb. 25, 1932, in Brainerd to Leon and Emma (Kobe) DeRosier. She married Kenneth Gangestad on June 21, 1950.
James 'Fitz' Fitzharris
ST. CLOUD - Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, June 21, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, St. Cloud, Minn., for James Chester Fitzharris who died Wednesday at St. Benedict's Short Stay Care. The Rev Tom Knoblach will officiate. F
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Diane M. Wakefield
Diane Marie Wakefield, 50, of Brainerd, passed away on June 15, 2010, at home.
Patricia Franzwa
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, June 18, 2010 , at St. Mathias Catholic Church in St. Mathias Township for Patricia L. Franzwa, 71, who passed away on June 15, 2010. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday at the Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd and one hour before the funeral at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
LeRoy 'Mage' Moser
LeRoy J. "Mage" Moser passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, surrounded his loving family.
Eunice G. Hoehn
LITTLE FALLS - Eunice G. Hoehn, 87-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at her home.
Ramona M. Cyrus
LITTLE FALLS - Ramona M. Cyrus, 81-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Thursday, June 17, 2010, at the Mille Lacs Health Center in Onamia, Minn. Funeral arrangements for Ramona M. Cyrus are pending with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.
Thomas M. Smart
Thomas Micheal Smart, 48, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 16, 2010. He was born on May 21, 1962, to Kenneth and Delores (Preimesberger) Smart in Brainerd, Minn. He married Susan Walters.
Open Forum
I need to respond to those criticizing Sen. Paul Koering and tell them that they are completely wrong in their criticism. Let me tell you my experience with Sen. Koering.
Open Forum
Over the last year, here are a few of the questions I asked Congressman Jim Oberstar by e-mail. Although he responded to most of my e-mails, he never answered any of the following questions.
Mining Afghanistan's future
WASHINGTON - Amid all the dark news from Afghanistan, every now and then a sliver of light slips through the cracks.
Our opinion: County Board
The Crow Wing County Board, prompted by a suggestion from Commissioner Paul Thiede, appears to be going through all sorts of procedural and legal gymnastics in an effort to close a future subcommittee meeting without violating the state's open meeting law.
Our opinion: Education
Take a look at how the lagging economy is affecting private businesses and governmental units in the Brainerd lakes area. Listen to the projections of massive state budget deficits for the next two years. Then try to fathom why an agreement hasn't been reached in the drawn out negotiations between Brainerd School District teachers and the Brainerd School Board.
Our opinion: Shop Talk
Starting Monday this Commentary page will move to a new location - Page 6A of the Brainerd Dispatch.
Vox Pop
As a parent of a son in the Baxter baseball league, I would like to send a message to the team from Pillager. Disregard the won-loss record of any team. The team from Pillager is a very classy, well-coached baseball team. The support from their families and friends is always present; they consistently give 100 percent and they show tremendous respect for their opponents and for their opponents' ball park. The Pillager team, coaches and followers should be very proud of what they have accomplished.
Little steps that mount up to a big journey
Hoping to make the most of summertime
Outdoors notes
The DNR will designate the Crow Wing River in Cass, Wadena, Morrison, Todd and Hubbard counties as "infested waters" later this month as the faucet snail (Bithynia tentaculata) has been found there. The snail is linked to waterfowl deaths at Lake Winnibigoshish and the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota.
Hoping to make the most of summertime
Summer arrives on Monday and I'm thinking the lakes area will come alive for a couple of months.
Hillman 50th Wedding Anniversary
Lyle and Diane (McLean) Hillman will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends. They were married on June 18, 1960, in Adams, ND. Congratulations from their daughters, Angie, Natalie, Maria & Martha and their families.
Thiesse 50th Wedding Anniversary
Wayne and Shirley Thiesse will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house, Sunday, June 27, 2-5pm at the Northland Arboretum Visitor Center in Brainerd. Wayne and Shirley (Johnson) Thiesse were married June 25, 1960 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brainerd. The event will be hosted by their children and families. No gifts please.
Knutson 50th Wedding Anniversary
Jack and Janie Knutson will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an Open House, Sunday, June 27, 2010, 2:00pm5:00pm at Lakes Area Senior Activity Center, 803 Kingwood Street, Brainerd, MN
Barry/ Kramer Engagement Announcement
Juliann Barry and Clay Kramer announce their engagement. Parents are Jack and DeAnn Barry, Brainerd, Mn. and Phil and Carie Kramer, Phillips, WI. An October 9, 2010 wedding is being planned at First Lutheran Church in Brainerd with a reception to follow at Timbermist.
Brusseau 70th Wedding Anniversary
Ray and Doris Brusseau will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary with family. They were married June 20, 1940 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Brainerd.
Cielinski 50th Wedding Anniversary
Join Dennis and Bev Cielinski in celebrating their 50th anniversary with an open house, Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 1-5pm at the Eagles Club in Brainerd. No gifts please.
Church news
Grace United Methodist Church 200-family garage and bake sale
Brainerd lakes area churches
Addresses and phone numbers. Call for service times.
It's time we heed the advice of Isaiah
We are nearing the summer solstice. The daylight will be at its maximum and soon the day light will begin to lessen.
Lunkers drop 3rd straight to St. Cloud
The Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers, facing the St. Cloud River Bats at Mills Field for the first time this season Friday night, were able to score just two runs and came up short 6-2 in the first game of a three-game home and home series with the River-Bats.
S-M player survives scare
Jordan Peterson was fortunate to finish fifth in the Class 1A state singles tournament June 11 at the Reed Sweatt Tennis Center in Minneapolis.
Burnsville dampens Warriors' hopes but they'll be playing for consolation title
MINNEAPOLIS - Neither lightning, nor rain, nor the Robbinsdale Armstrong Falcons could prevent the Brainerd Warriors from remaining alive in the Class 3A state tournament Thursday night at Siebert Field.
Flanagan wins another big game Warriors win consolation title
ST. PAUL - Burrell Flanagan is at his best in big games.
Scoreboard
Area events
Legion baseball
STAPLES - Jordan Riewer went 2-for-3 with a run and drove in two runs during Staples-Motley's 4-3 loss to Bertha-Hewitt on Friday.
Scoreboard
Area events
Beetles sweep Lunkers
ALEXANDRIA - Different night, same story for the Lunkers as they were shut out for the second straight game, falling to the Beetles 4-0 Thursday.
Hagenson finishes in 27th spot
JORDAN - Staples-Motley's Kelly Hagenson carded an 84, seven strokes behind medalist Allie Ostrander of Minnewaska-Glenwood on the second day of the Class 2A State tournament at the Ridges at Sand Creek on Thursday.
Israelson finishes third as weather suspends play in state tournament
JORDAN - Zach Israelson of Staples-Motley finished the day exactly where he entered it - two strokes back from the leader with a 71 to show for his performance during the Class 2A State Golf Tournament on Wednesday and Thursday.
Kahl leads Pierz to victory
PIERZ - Travis Kahl went 2-3 with a walk, drove in two and earned the win on the mound as Pierz defeated Aitkin 9-4 during Legion baseball action Thursday.
Storm stories
Weather drawing by Devin Vines in the Lowell first grade of Mrs. Bolt.
Wadena will never forget
Weather drawing by Luke Schelander in the Eagle View second grade class of Mrs. Barnaby.
State forecast for Wisconsin
Saturday...Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers far north. Highs from around 70 far north...To the mid 80s far south.
State forecast for Minnesota...Updated
Friday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s northwest to
State forecast for N.D.
.Saturday...Partly to mostly sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms
State forecast for N.D.
Friday...Very windy with a chance of showers. Highs 60 to 75.
State forecast for S.D.
Saturday...Partly cloudy. Becoming breezy west. A slight chance of thunderstorms south in the afternoon. Slight chance of thunderstorms west and north at night...Thunderstorms likely southeast. Highs from the mid 70s to the lower 80s.
State forecast for Wisconsin
Friday...Partly to mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms except far northwest. Highs in the 80s.
State forecast for Iowa
Saturday...Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
State forecast for S.D.
Friday...Sunny to partly cloudy. Windy north. Highs from the mid 60s northwest...To the mid 80s far southeast.
Crow Wing County forecast
Saturday...Partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
State forecast for Iowa
Friday...Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms. Highs mid 80s to
The nation's weather
Severe weather was forecast to sweep through the Midwest on Friday, as a low pressure system moved through Canada.
The nation's weather
Several areas of active weather were forecast to develop throughout the nation Thursday.
State forecast for Minnesota
Saturday...Mostly sunny. Highs from 70 to 80.
Crow Wing County forecast
Friday...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the late morning and afternoon.