Tuesday, July 29, 2003
Ex-CI teacher's insurance request denied
CROSBY -- A former English teacher in the Crosby-Ironton School District was denied a health insurance request as sought in a grievance he filed under the Crosby-Ironton teacher master agreement.
Crosby-Ironton works on building plans
CROSBY -- Building design and floor plans for the schools in the Crosby-Ironton School District are coming together.
Extra credit
The following area students graduated from St. Cloud Technical College:
Bachman family to host international student
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bachman, Fort Ripley, will welcome a new "son" for the 2003 school year -- Khangai Haagii Khurelbaatar, a Youth for Understanding USA student from Mongolia.
Cash grain
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Wheat receipts Monday 301, a year ago 331.
Livestock
SOUTH ST. PAUL (AP) (USDA) -- Monday cattle estimate: 400. Last Monday: 432. Year Ago Monday: 363. Friday actual: 298.
Accidents
ONAMIA -- Three people were injured Sunday in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 169, 10 miles north of Onamia, in Mille Lacs County.
Fire calls
The Brainerd Fire Department responded to three false alarms during the weekend at Qwest's offices on South Seventh Street.
Recovering
Grant Buehrer of the Arlington, Texas, Raiders in the "Hap" Dumont tournament is playing with a malignant brain tumor. See Sports Tuesday.
Beat the heat
Three white-tailed deer cooled off Saturday in the Mississippi River at Camp Ripley near Little Falls. The hot temperatures and high humidity drove animals, as well as people, to the water.
Bena woman sentenced to 30 years for beating death
WALKER -- A 20-year-old Bena woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for her role in the beating death of a Shakopee man.
A nostalgic look at downtown Brainerd
Just back from the war in 1946, Jim Alderman leaned on the counter of his father's store on Laurel Street, Alderman and Maghan Furniture, and looked out the store window.
This was Brainerd
JULY 28 - 40 years ago (1963) - The Crow Wing County Fair ranks in the top third of the 96 County Fairs held in the state of Minnesota last year. The total attendance at the 1962 fair was 23,689 persons.
Outstanding
Florence Nelson (left), Brainerd, and John Ehlert, Ideal Township were selected July 17 as the 2003 Crow Wing County Senior Citizens of the Year.
This was Brainerd
JULY 29 - 20 years ago (1983) - So you think it's easy to raise turkeys just put out some feed, watch 'em grow into plump Thanksgiving turkeys and then rake in the money. Not by a long shot says Dick Cook, who has been raising the birds since boyhood at his 500-acre turkey ranch near Nisswa.
Historical find
An old school report recently discovered in Crosslake has turned into a remarkable historical find for the Crosslake Area Historical Society. Read about this school project in Neighbors.
An evening run
Angie Mattke, Spicer, ran full stride on the Paul Bunyan Trail Monday night.
Family Fishing Day
Minnesota's top military official, Maj. Gen. Eugene Andreotti, walked with Danielle Roberts of New York Mills at Family Fishing Day on Saturday near Round Lake at Camp Ripley. Danielle's father, Eric Roberts, has been deployed overseas.
September trial scheduled in death of Brainerd teen
The trial of Darrick Bellecourt, the 18-year-old man accused in the Oct. 13 murder of a 15-year-old Brainerd boy, is set to begin Sept. 8.
Local briefs
The Crow Wing County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition will meet 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 7 in the University of Minnesota Extension Office meeting room in the Crow Wing County Courthouse in Brainerd.
70-year-old Pine River man leads area police on chase
A 70-year-old Pine River man is in custody today after leading police officers on a pursuit Monday night through the cities of Nisswa, Pequot Lakes and Breezy Point.
Nicholas 'Nick' Rausch
ROYALTON -- Nicholas "Nick" Rausch, age 88, a resident of Royalton, Minn., passed away Saturday, July 26, 2003, at St. Otto's Care Center.
Albert H. Pietz
Albert H. Pietz, 84, Brainerd, died Friday, July 25, 2003, at St. Joseph's Medical Center.
Louise M. Jones
PINE RIVER -- Louise M. Jones, age 99, a long-time resident of Pine River, entered into rest Sunday, July 27, 2003, at her grandson's home in Inver Grove Heights surrounded by her family. Born in Bayport, Minn., to German immigrant parents, Lambert and Augustina (Westfall) Weiss on April 25, 1904. She was the fourth of 17 children.
Thomas G. Merz
BAXTER -- Thomas G. Merz, age 46, of Baxter, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at the St. Cloud VA Hospital. Funeral services will be
Virgil P. Petrie
STAPLES -- Virgil P. Petrie, age 68, of rural Staples, died Thursday night at his home. Services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Staples Church of Christ with Pastor Barry Klein officiating. Arrangements are with the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples. The family has requested memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Frank Wyrwicki
LITTLE FALLS -- Frank Wyrwicki, age 99, of Little Falls, Minn., formerly of Flensburg, Minn., passed away Sunday, July 27, 2003, at St. Otto's Care Center.
Wayne T. Thomsen
PIERZ -- Wayne T. Thomsen, age 61, a resident of Pierz, Minn., passed away, Friday, July 25, 2003, at St. Cloud Hospital.
Donovan 'Don' Kraushaar
HACKENSACK -- Donovan "Don" Kraushaar, age 70, of Hackensack, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 28. He was born July 26, 1933, in Blue Earth County to Lee and Hazel (Campbell) Kraushaar.
Betty D. McMullen
ONAMIA -- Betty D. McMullen, 76-year-old resident of Onamia, Minn., died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at the Bethany Good Samaritan Home in Brainerd, Minn. Services are pending with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Onamia, Minn.
Ralph P. Fredrickson
LAKE SHORE -- Ralph P. Fredrickson, age 82, of Lake Shore, died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Ralph Philip Fredrickson was born May 23, 1921, in Faribault to Philip and Tina (Dahl) Fredrickson.
Mary Ellen Burke
AITKIN -- Mary Ellen Burke, 93, Aitkin, died Thursday, July 24, 2003, in Aicota Health Care Center, Aitkin. Funeral arrangements are pending with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home, Aitkin.
Frank Wyrwicki
LITTLE FALLS -- Frank Wyrwicki, age 99, of Little Falls, Minn., formerly of Flensburg, Minn., passed away Sunday, July 27, 2003, at St. Otto's Care Center.
Ralph P. Fredrickson
LAKE SHORE -- Ralph P. Fredrickson, age 82, of Lake Shore, died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
Doris L. Leslie
CROSSLAKE -- Doris L. Leslie, age 86, of Crosslake, died Friday, July 25, 2003, at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. Memorial services will be held in Crosslake at a later date, with interment at Pinewood Cemetery in Crosslake.
Betty Lou Billman
Betty Lou Billman, age 73, resident of Brainerd, died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at St. Joseph's Medical Center. She was born May 17, 1930, in Brainerd to Clyde and Edna (Wright) Niederer.
DNR changes
Minnesotans concerned about the outdoors should be encouraged by changes under way at the Department of Natural Resources.
Vox Pop
The Washington Street detour has brought about a lot of changes. Changes, that as drivers, we should be aware of. If you'll notice, a lot of streets that used to have stop signs don't anymore. There's a reason for that. Pay attention. Don't stop unless there's a sign, a light or a cop telling you to do so. If you choose to make those unnecessary stops, be prepared. You'll hear honking and you may see someone shaking their fist.
Pawlenty needs to be accountable
Minnesotans are hardworking, honest people who elect leaders who emulate the high standards we hold dear. But, during the past weeks, Minnesotans have seen more of the shadiness that surrounded Gov. Pawlenty's campaign and continues to surround his office.
Taking pride
The Highway 210 road construction project, which cuts through the heart of a large segment of Brainerd and Baxter's retail center, has created a bit of a mess in those two cities this summer.
Open Forum
Reading about Kris Tollefson's concern over her pension benefits was interesting (council news, July 22, 2003). Unless her memory is short, she should not be surprised that leaders of the Fire Department Relief Association will not only intimidate members, they will mislead with false information to achieve their goals. They have done it before. Kris was there when I lost pension benefits due to back door maneuvering.
Open Forum
I would like to take time to add some information missing from the article in Wednesday, July 23, 2003, paper on the issue of the county's dog ordinance. I think it's important that the citizens of Crow Wing County know that the county is considering repealing the dog ordinance to eliminate the cost.
Wermter, Baron win first NCS features
BARROWS -- Two area stock car drivers won their first A features of the season Saturday on Kids' Night at North Central Speedway.
Shakopee man races to victory
Todd Doege and the Ward Performance team showed why it has won the last two Pro Stock world championships Sunday at Brainerd International Raceway's Big Race.
'Spiderman' flies through the air
One of the hot topics with the motorcycle drag racers this past weekend at Brainerd International Raceway's Big Race was the air.
Chisholm couple hits festivals, parades in search of daughter
ELY (AP) -- Chris and Kaelin Warner spent another weekend handing out pictures and buttons in a desperate search for their 5-year-old daughter, who disappeared more than a month ago.
Little earthworms cause big trouble in forests
PARK RAPIDS (AP) -- The lowly earthworm is causing trouble in Minnesota forests.
Former Ventura spokesman leaves radio job
ST. PAUL (AP) -- The former spokesman for ex-governor Jesse Ventura is off the talk-radio airwaves.
Retired teacher has to fight to get his name cleared from no-fly list
COTTAGE GROVE (AP) -- Few people would think that 71-year-old retired English teacher Joe Adams is a terrorist. He's not -- but the federal government apparently has his name on the no-fly list designed to keep terrorists off airplanes.
Probe chairwoman acknowledges filing incorrect disclosure reports
ST. PAUL (AP) -- A week before she is set to lead hearings that will explore, in part, whether Gov. Tim Pawlenty properly filed economic disclosure reports, a DFL senator acknowledged that she didn't properly file her own.
Bob Hope made many Minnesota appearances
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Bob Hope was a frequent visitor to Minnesota during his performing days, playing vaudeville, reeling off one-liners at benefit shows, presiding over parades and taking up golf.
Crowd helps subdue suspect in bungled jewelry store robbery
STILLWATER (AP) -- His sister and his girlfriend had been on his back, telling him to get a job and make some money. But authorities say William E. Ziemer tried to take a short cut to cash, bungled it, and is likely to land in prison instead.
Lessard sentenced to four years
GRAND RAPIDS (AP) -- Brett Lessard, a former state senator's son, was sentenced to four years in prison for the shooting death of a 20-year-old friend.
State labor talks move up a notch
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Bargaining picks up this week between the state and its two biggest public employee unions.
Man drowns
DEER RIVER (AP) -- A 72-year-old rural Deer River man died after falling off a dock and apparently drowning.
2002 sees double-digit health costs growth
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Minnesota's underlying private health care costs jumped 16 percent in 2002, the highest growth rate since the Minnesota Department of Health began keeping track, according to a report released Monday.
Veterans mark 50th anniversary of Korean War armistice
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Korean War veterans marked the 50th anniversary of the armistice that ended the conflict with a ceremony Sunday afternoon at the Capitol.
Warriors thrash Oklahoma in Dumont
The Brainerd Warriors started Sunday with a heartbreaker and finished with a thrashing of Oklahoma in the National Baseball Congress "Hap" Dumont 14-under World Series.
Scoreboard
Monday
Sports briefs
Matt Moses, the Minnesota Twins' first-round draft pick, is ready to play now that doctors fixed a minor heart defect.
New Ulm beats Warriors 9-7
Brainerd's airtight defense from Sunday imploded as the Warriors lost 9-7 at the hands of New Ulm Monday in the National Baseball Congress "Hap" Dumont 14-under World Series at Mills Field.
Hap Dumont tournament
Pool play
Two Illinois teams survive Monday's tourney action
Four teams advanced in the winners' bracket of the National Baseball Congress "Hap" Dumont 14-under World Series on Monday in Brainerd.
Pierz Brewers, Buckman in 8C winners' bracket
The Pierz Brewers and Buckman Billygoats are the only unbeaten steams after the first two rounds of the Region 8C amateur baseball tournament at Legion Park in Pierz.
Local shorts
Sue Kieffer of Nisswa won the Mixed 50 doubles title with Tim LaVoi of St. Cloud in the NMRA Masters International Championships July 23-26 at the Highway 100 Northwest Club in Minneapolis.
Another battle won Hap Dumont player overcomes tumor
The unique thing about baseball is that when you watch it from the stands, you have no choice but to be mesmerized by the skills of the players on the field.
Cincinnati, Arlington win first three games
Cincinnati Morgenroth and the Arlington Raiders won all three of their games Saturday and Sunday as the National Baseball Congress "Hap" Dumont 14-under World Series opened in Brainerd.
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Shogren pitches Bees past Bemidji
Mike Shogren pitched a complete game to help the Brainerd Bees nip Bemidji 6-4 in an amateur baseball exhibition game Friday.
McKinnie hungry for a full season
MANKATO -- Bryant McKinnie's teammates and coaches with the Minnesota Vikings were barraged during last year's training camp with questions about his holdout.
Vikings finally sign fourth-round pick
MANKATO -- Running back Onterrio Smith signed a contract Sunday and showed up in time for the end of morning practice, where he was greeted with some razzing from his new teammates.
Indians send Twins packing
CLEVELAND -- Tim Laker was running late, real late, and had no one to blame but himself.
Chamberlain aims to make best of suspension
MANKATO -- Minnesota Vikings tight end Byron Chamberlain got some bad news this summer, learning that a positive test for the herbal stimulant ephedra -- a violation of the league's policy on banned substances -- got him a four-game suspension to start the regular season.
Twins call up Michael Restovich
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins recalled outfielder Michael Restovich from Triple-A Rochester on Monday and optioned first baseman Justin Morneau to the International League club.
Wolves, Madsen agree to terms
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Timberwolves added depth to their front line Monday with the signing of free agent forward Mark Madsen, who left the Los Angeles Lakers after three seasons.
Wild sign free agent Chouinard
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Free agent center Marc Chouinard signed with the Minnesota Wild on Monday.
Iowa state forecast
Today...Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms this morning southeast...With isolated showers central. Isolated showers and thunderstorms possible this afternoon east. Highs 80 to 85.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Increasing cloudiness northwest with thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Partly cloudy northeast and central with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Mostly sunny south. Highs from the upper 70s north to the upper 80s south.
Iowa state forecast
Rest of today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the 80s.
Follow the leader
Weather drawing by Kalai Rohde of Mrs. Meyer's third grade class at Riverside school.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly sunny. A few showers and thunderstorms east. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
State forecast for North Dakota
Today...Patchy morning fog southwest and south central this morning...Otherwise partly to mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s southeast to the upper 90s northwest.
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Mostly to partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 95.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy. A chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms northwest...With a slight chance of thunderstorms northeast. Highs in the mid to upper 70s along lake michigan to the upper 80s far west.
State forecast for North Dakota
Today...A chance of morning thunderstorms...Then partly sunny and breezy west. Increasing morning clouds...Then numerous thunderstorms from late morning on into the afternoon...A few storms possibly severe east. Highs 75 to 85.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy. Widely scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms possible west. Highs in the 70s east to low 80s west.
Fun time
Weather drawing by Matthew Erickson in Mrs. Lykins' kindergarten class at Nisswa School.
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s east to the lower 90s west.