Saturday, September 1, 2007
BIZ BUZZ: TIF district to be considered for new Crosby building
Iron Range Plaza is a proposed 5,000-square-foot building on First Street North in Crosby just north of Highway 210 and Highway 6.
Brainerd Main Street Program plans subcommittees
The Brainerd Main Street Program is forming four standing subcommittees.
Pequot Tool keeps on growing
JENKINS - Pequot Tool and Manufacturing Inc. hit close to $5 million in sales in 2000 and projections in 2012 are to hit $20 million.
Business Notes
STAPLES - Lakewood Health System will be adding two chaplains, Mark Shuey and Juli Sutton-Deem.
Northway returns to the area construction landscape
BAXTER - Like a perfect storm, a mixture of elements in the building industry came together and gave birth to a new construction company in Baxter.
WHY I HAVE THE BEST JOB IN THE BRAINERD LAKES AREA ESSAY CONTEST
Even in storm they get job done
District reaching out with homecoming
The Brainerd School District is staring at a $5 million budget deficit in 2008-09 if a referendum doesn't pass in November.
BLADC's breakdown of Crow Wing County demographics between 2006 and 2000:
2006
Resorts resort to recruiting summer workers abroad
Good news! It is possible to mix work with pleasure. Especially if you spend your summer as one of the seasonal staffers hired at any of our area's popular resorts.
Cooking becomes part of Babe's show
He has exposed the secrets of fishing and hunting for 28 years, but what happens now has Babe Winkelman busy.
Numbers paint a picture of growth in area
Growth.
Firm has become more than just the LINDY RIG
Forty years ago two brothers invented a live-bait rig that would revolutionize walleye fishing.
BHS HOMECOMING SCHEDULE
Royalty candidates will be announced Sept. 21
Leaders get a boost from chamber program
While growing up in Brainerd, Jill Carlson-Ferrie couldn't wait to leave.
Tourism critical to Brainerd lakes area's economy
Research has shown that the majority of people that relocate to the Brainerd lakes area first came here as a tourist. That person pulling a camper and boat in front of you in heavy traffic could be your next star employee, your next boss or that new business prospect you've been hoping to land.
Stern Industries benefits from BLADC's help
Stern Industries was faced with a problem many businesses would like to have - rapid growth.
You have to watch out
for that cleaning lady
There are many reasons for me claiming to have the "undisputed" best job in the Brainerd lakes area working for a small business where overlapping and cross-training is vital in order to survive and succeed.
Big results from small business center at college
Ever since Tom Haglin bought Lindar Corp. in 1993, he has relied on the expertise of the Small Business Development Center at Central Lakes College to help his business thrive.
Firm enjoys its efficient operation
Raw wood comes in one door as linear feet and flows out transformed.
Sometimes owning your own business isn't as glamorous as you think
As with other submitted essays for the Brainerd Dispatch's "Why do I have the best job in the Brainerd lakes area?" contest, Susanne Hohlen listed many reasons for claiming to have the best job.
INTERNS: 'This is something that's going to help me later on'
Casting the networking net
Pillager enjoying signs of growth
PILLAGER - Small towns sometimes get a bad rap. Many times small towns are the object of the joke, "If you drive through (insert town name here) don't blink because you might miss it."
Revolving loan fund helps spur economic development
What are your dreams?
WHY I HAVE THE BEST JOB IN THE BRAINERD LAKES AREA ESSAY CONTEST
Surrounded by caring staffers
WHY I HAVE THE BEST JOB IN THE BRAINERD LAKES AREA ESSAY CONTEST
By LORMA GENE "COOKIE" ROHDE
Students make the most of summer jobs
Corey Hermanson
For her, it's a real joy to keep on working
For the last 18 years I've left my home in Nisswa to go to work. On the drive to Brainerd, I never fail to thank God for the beautiful day - another blessed day gifted in my long life.
Center provides big welcome
The Paul Bunyan statue's friendly wave beckoned all sorts of visitors to the Brainerd Lakes Area Welcome Center on a busy Friday afternoon last month.
They take pride in their coffee shop
Long before they counted any cash from their business, Scott and Carla Stall sat in their car as prospective business owners and counted vehicles passing by the future location of Grab-a-Java, a drive-through coffee shop.
BIRTHS
Thomas Mattsen and Jodi Marohn, Brainerd, a girl, Emma Jeanne Marohn-Mattsen, 6 pounds, 7.5 ounces, Aug. 17, 2007. Grandparents are Wayne and Lydia Marohn, Pillager, and Brenda Mattsen, Brainerd.
LOCAL BRIEFS
The Good Samaritan Society-Woodland will sponsor an AARP 55 Defensive Driving Program with a 4-hour class from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 8 at Woodland Good Samaritan, 200 Building. Cost: $10 registration. Space is limited. Must call to register at 828-1729.
Brainerd firefighters
respond to alarms Friday
The Brainerd Fire Department responded to three alarms Friday in Brainerd.
AGENDAS
Meets 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
SCHOOL MENUS
Aitkin Rippleside
COURTS
The following recently appeared in Crow Wing District Court:
AGENDAS
A closed session of the Baxter City Council will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday regarding a personnel issue.
COURTS
The following recently appeared in Crow Wing District Court:
Crosslake Council meets Wednesday
CROSSLAKE - The Economic Development Authority and Crosslake City Council will meet in a joint session beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at city hall for the purpose of considering a revolving loan fund application from Midwest Properties Inc.
BIRTHS
Gabe and Carla Carlson, Elk River, a boy, Grant Allan, Aug. 15, 2007. Grandparents are Steve and Julie Barthel, Elk River, Bob and Joy Carlson, Bloomington, and Rod and Carolyn Waatija, Ramsey. Great-grandmothers are Pat Carlson, Brainerd, and Evelyn O'Connor, Breezy Point.
SENIOR CALENDAR
LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Woman suffers minor
injuries in crash
A Brainerd woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision Thursday, the Brainerd Police Department reported.
Making wood work
Wade Alexander never considered himself a carpenter - until now.
BUILDING PERMITS
Baxter
WHAT'S DOING
Senior dances will be held from 2-5 p.m. Wednesday at the Brainerd Eagles with music provided by Country Diamonds; and 1-4 p.m. Friday at the Deerwood Legion with music by Andy Roskos.
When children don't want to go to school
As summer turns to fall, so does summer vacation turn to school season for our school-age children and their families. For many there is much excitement. New school clothes, school supplies, reuniting with old friends, new teachers and learning!
Mentors sought
Currently 152 children are being mentored by a caring adult through the Kinship Partners program. We normally have around 50 kids on the waiting list and there are many more kids that need a mentor but are not enrolled in the program because of the wait. It is a heart wrenching situation for the Kinship Partners staff when we do intake interviews for new kids in our mentoring program, because in a childs mind they think that they will have a mentor the next day.
Adult volunteer of the month
Jerry Speedling
Volunteer opportunities
AMERICAN RED CROSS Tom Bickford 218-821-3598
MUCH OBLIGED
Heartland Animal Rescue Team would like to thank Applebee's of Baxter for giving us the opportunity to serve breakfast on Saturday Aug. 25. And also thank you to everyone who came and ate this wonderful meal. Community support is very important in the every day function of HART, and it is great to see the support we have at functions like this.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Wells Fargo is offering special assistance to Minnesota customers affected by recent storms and extensive flooding in Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha and Winona counties.
Taste of the Lakes planned at Breezy Point Resort
The 19th annual Taste of the Lakes, sponsored by Kinship Partners, will be Nov. 16 at Breezy Point Resort.
Grant helps CLC reinstitute service-learning program
Central Lakes College will use a two-year, $75,000 Otto Bremer Foundation grant to fund a Brainerd campus service-learning program.
Human resource innovator nominees sought
Innovators in human resources are being sought for recognition by the Lakes Area Human Resources Association.
Schools not making AYP
Aitkin High School: Did not make AYP in special education subgroup in reading proficiency. Made AYP last year.
Mille Lacs enjoys growth
Mille Lacs County growth could be a tale of two counties.
Overheard
"It's like sitting in a bathtub with 38 corks and trying to hold them all down at once."
LOCAL BRIEFS
A Brainerd School Board Finance Committee meeting will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Washington Educational Services Building, 804 Oak St., Brainerd.
This was Brainerd
SEPTEMBER 2 - 80 years ago (1927) - The Brainerd Country Club crowned the new champion last night. John Linnemann, after he defeated Ed Egan on the 18th green, two up.
This was Brainerd
AUGUST 31 - 40 years ago (1967) - The Brainerd Future Farmers of America chapter won Grand Champion sweepstakes honor at the Minnesota State Fair with its booth in the education building.
Up to the challenge
CROSBY - Rich Aulie is taking a pragmatic approach to his latest challenge. As the result of budget cuts, Aulie will be the only band director for grades 5-12 this year in the Crosby-Ironton School District. That's down from one-and-a-half positions last year and three full-time directors 10 years ago.
Overheard
"I don't have any second guesses about the call."
Several area schools flunk progress report
The report cards are in, and several area schools did not make Adequate Yearly Progress status under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Kathryn Riener
CUSHING - Kathryn Riener, age 82, of Cushing passed away on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, at the Clarissa Care Center.
Marit H. Ohlin Sletten
LITTLETON, Colo. - Marit H. Ohlin Sletten passed away on Aug. 27, 2007. She was a former resident of the Brainerd area and while living here, she was the president of Sons of Norway. She is preceded by her husband, Peter; son, Arvid Ohlin; and granddaughter, Rebecca Mandeville.
Timothy S. Tibbetts
BELEN, N.M. - Timothy S. Tibbetts, age 45, of Belen, N.M., died after a long battle with cancer at the Vista Care Center in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007.
Nels Monson
RANDALL - Nels Monson, 83-year-old resident of Randall, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls, Minn. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, at St. James Catholic Church in Randall, Minn., with Father Leo Moenkedick and Pastor Blaine MacNeil officiating.
James P. Johnson
BURTRUM - James Paul "Jimmie" Johnson, age 54, of Burtrum, Minn., died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Shelley Funeral Chapel in Upsala, Minn.
Marion Crandall
Marion Crandall, age 72, formerly of Aitkin, passed away late Thursday evening, Aug. 30, 2007, at the Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
Avis Urness
NISSWA - Avis Urness, age 76, resident of Nisswa, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, in St. Cloud.
Victor Krueger
ROYALTON - Victor Krueger, age 79, of Royalton, Minn., passed away Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral is 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Royalton, Minn., with the Rev. Dale Boening officiating.
Donald R. Cook
WATERLOO, Iowa - Donald R. Cook, 85, Rosewood Estates, Waterloo, Iowa, formerly of East Gull Lake, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007. He was born Feb. 9, 1922, in Jesup, Iowa, son of Chris E. and Lola Arnold Cook. He married Doris Lund Jan. 16, 1942, in Dubuque, Iowa. She died Nov. 29, 1989. Mr. Cook was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was employed with Peterman and Haes for 20 years and did carpentry work in the Waterloo and Cedar Falls area.
James. H. Sharp
James Harvey Sharp, age 70, of Brainerd, died on Aug. 30, 2007, at his home. He was born on June 5, 1937, in Cedar Lake Township to William and Doris (Siers) Sharp. He married Jane Moon on June 2, 1957, and later married Mary Pegen on Oct. 13, 1978. He worked for Potlatch in Brainerd for 20 years and then Grand Casino Mille Lacs for 15 years. He was known for the gift he had for well witching. He was an avid knot tier and loved to read.
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Robert 'Bobby' Melby
WALKER - Robert "Bobby" Melby, age 64, passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at Ah Gwah Ching Center in Walker. He was born April 1, 1043, in Superior, Wis., to Ralph and Mary Melby. He was baptized, confirmed and was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, rural Backus. He struggled with mental illness most of his life and resided at Ah-Gwah-Ching-Center for the last three years.
Richard J. Toumi
LAWRENCE, Kan. - Richard Jon Toumi died Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, at his home after a long illness.
James P. Johnson
UPSALA - James Paul Johnson, 54-year-old resident of rural Upsala, passed away Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at home. Funeral service for James Paul Johnson will be held Monday, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m. at Community Covenant Church in Upsala. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. at Community Covenant Church in Upsala and Monday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Upsala.
Phebe E. Palmer
Phebe E. Palmer, 74, Brainerd, passed away on Aug. 30, 2007, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Obituary policy
Obituary notices are charged at 40 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.
Marion G. Sande
GARRISON - Marion Gloria Sande, age 74, resident of Garrison, formerly of northeast Minneapolis, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at her home. Marion was born on Sept. 24, 1932, in Minneapolis to Michael and Beatrice (Provost) Wrona.
Sound off to
your U.S. senators
Sen. Norm Coleman
OUR OPINION: SEN. CRAIG
In the grand scheme of things, Sen. Larry Craig's sexual preference is of little importance to the Republic. He can be strongly criticized for his lack of candor and for a public defense that strains credibility but his guilty plea for disorderly conduct at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport doesn't strike us as reason for an immediate ouster from the U.S. Senate.
Open Forum
I have no dog in this hunt but Jared Anderson's letter to the editor should be an advertisement for what the Brainerd School District and their athletic department are doing for the entire community. This young man wrote with eloquence and passion about how his curricular and co-curricular activities have combined to motivate him to be successful in the classroom and beyond.
VOX POP
Last week I went to the Salvation Army and picked up my son's school supplies. I had registered him back in July for the Caring Tree they have set up around town for anyone to pick up and buy him some much needed school supplies.
What do you think?
Write us a letter or send us an e-mail
GUEST COLUMN: School levy will create hardships
The upcoming school referendum brought out some new words from a former county commissioner like "let's be honest a minute and look at reality." Wow! Let's do that for once.
Open Forum
Two years after Katrina is a good time to reflect on what the Bush administration has done for us. Most of us never imagined that our government could mishandle a disaster so badly that rotting corpses of fellow Americans rotted in the sun while the president was on vacation and our "homeland security" department fumbled and stumbled.
OUR OPINION: SAFETY
The annual admonitions to drive carefully as schools open for classes takes on a particular poignancy in light of this month's tragic pedestrian fatality that claimed the life of a 76-year-old Brainerd woman on College Drive.
What do you think?
Write us a letter or send us an e-mail
Buying into this cause hook, line and sinker
Last weekend was the fifth annual Fishing Has No Boundaries event for the Brainerd Chapter, and once again, we were greeted by excitement and gorgeous weather.
OUTDOOR NOTES
It's back.
Hunters need to target regulations
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers throughout the state are gearing up for the upcoming firearms and archery hunting seasons.
Bahr-Wymore
Cala Laurene Bahr and Seth Robert Wymore announce their engagement. Parents are Michael and Beverly Bahr, Brainerd, and Steven and Carolyn Wymore, Baudette. A September 2008 wedding is planned in Brainerd.
25th anniversary
Larry and Vickie Borgstrom, Baxter, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 3-7 p.m. Sept. 8 at their home, 13579 Meredith Drive, Baxter (1/2 mile north of Hwy. 210, west side of Baxter). They were married Sept. 18, 1982, in Pillager.
Buschmann-Cummings
Julie Buschmann and Matthew Cummings were married July 7, 2007, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Pequot Lakes with the Rev. David Stevens officiating.
Collins-Williams
Lisa Anne Collins and Benjamin Luke Williams were married June 23, 2007, at Christ Community Church in Nisswa with Pastor Dave Uhrich officiating.
80th birthday
Ivan Roggenkamp of Brainerd recently celebrated his 80th birthday. His children are planning a family celebration on Sept. 2. He was born Aug. 28, 1927, in Bluffton.
Sullivan-Allord
Amy Sullivan and Jeremy Allord announce their engagement. Parents are Mike and Linda Sullivan and Ken and Sharon Allord. A Sept. 15 wedding is planned at St. Mathias Park.
Chisholm-Hite
Heather Chisholm and Wayne Hite were married June 9, 2007, at the Crosslake Dam with Rhonda Cool officiating.
25th anniversary
Charles and Elizabeth Shaw, Brainerd, recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 25, 1982, in Brainerd.
Stearns-Backstrom
Debi Stearns and Mark Backstrom announce their engagement. Parents are Martha Jane Antons and Robert Lee Stearns, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jerry and Marge Backstrom, Brainerd. An October wedding is planned in Stillwater.
Kearney-Gross
Fawn Ann Kearney and Christopher Glen Gross announce their engagement. Parents are Cathy and Bruce Floyd, Mora, and Sam and Deb Kearney, Nortonville, Kan., and Ann and Jim Otremba, Little Falls, and the late Glen Gross. An Oct. 20 wedding is planned in Mora.
90th birthday
Marjorie Belgum will celebrate her 90th birthday Sept. 2 with a family celebration at Lum Park. The event is hosted by her children. Birthday greetings will be appreciated from her friends at Woodland Acres.
Young-Sweet
Ann Young and Roger Sweet were married July 21, 2007, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brainerd with Pastor Hans Anderson officiating.
Boggs-Tuma
Rachel Anne Boggs and Keith Edward Tuma announce their engagement. Parents are Mary Boggs, Brainerd, and Kenneth Boggs, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Keith F. and Marilyn Tuma, Brainerd. An Oct. 13 wedding is planned at Grace United Methodist Church.
Kline-Habighorst
Lea Kline and Cory Habighorst announce their engagement. Parents are Mike and Deb Kline, Brainerd, and Dan and Laurie Doughty, Pequot Lakes, and Leroy and Barb Habighorst, Crosby. A Sept. 15 wedding is planned.
Alholm-Meyer
Pauline Alholm and Richard Meyer announce their engagement. Parents are Michael and Cheri Alholm, Brainerd, and Stephen Meyer, Brainerd. A Sept. 8 wedding is planned at First Lutheran Church.
Dullum-Murray
Jessica Marie Dullum and Jason Alan Murray announce their engagement. Parents are Ted and Kathy Dullum, Nisswa, and Jud and Cathy Murray, Brainerd. An Oct. 13 wedding is planned at St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Nisswa.
Bock-Klotz
Jennifer Bock and Eric Klotz were married June 9, 2007, at Minnesota State University, Moorhead, with Donna Jorschumb officiating.
Ward-Wheeler
Shannon Ward and Gabriel Wheeler announce their engagement. Parents are John and Sally Ward, Brainerd, and Jim and Kathy Wheeler, Jamestown, N.D. An Oct. 12 wedding is planned at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd.
85th birthday
Viola Ackerson, Pillager, will celebrate her 85th birthday with friends and family. She was born Sept. 5, 1922, in Walker.
Button-Bromley
Angela Button and David Bromley announce their engagement. Parents are Doug and Vicki Button, Brainerd, and Barry and Joyce Bromley, Loveland, Colo. An April 19, 2008, is planned at Faith Baptist Church in Brainerd.
Thurstin-Mostoller
Lacey Thurstin and Anthony Mostoller announce their engagement. Parents are Tom and Sher Thurstin, Grand Rapids, and Dale Mostoller and Ann Mostoller, Grand Rapids. A March 8, 2008, wedding is planned in Grand Rapids.
Five generations
Five generations recently gathered were baby Jacob, Mason, Justin and Alex Scott, sons; Gwen Scott, mother; Roland Krueger, grandfather; Joyce Krueger, great-grandmother, all of Brainerd; and Agnes Anderson, great-great-grandmother, Renville.
Peace, peace, where is that peace?
We hear a lot about peace these days. People around the world are desperate for peace. It seems the more we talk about peace the less evident it is in any phase of our lives. Homes and marriages, neighborhoods, work places, churches, and war zones.
A fresh start
The beginning a new school year is upon us. It seems like everything waits until the first week or two of September to start up again. This last week of August becomes a week of winding down and trying to fit all of our unfinished projects into the last days of summer so that we'll be ready for a fresh start in a week or two.
CHURCH NEWS
GARRISON - Light of the Cross Lutheran Church, Garrison, will sponsor an old fashioned homemade chicken dinner from 4-7 p.m. or until gone Sept. 8. Cost is $8 for adults; $4 for children 5-12; free for children under 4.
Prayer grows in this Baxter garden
BAXTER - From the front yard, Phil Strzelecki's home blends in with the others on Franklin Drive in Baxter. But walk through the gate alongside the house and enter a different world.
St. Cloud Tech defeats Little Falls
LITTLE FALLS Despite wins from the 200 medley relay team of Molly Binger, Brittany Then, Melissa Kempenich and Megan Voss, and individual wins by Binger, Then and Carlee Davich, the Little Falls girls' swimming and diving team lost 111-75 to the St. Cloud Tech Tigers on Thursday.
Sartell holds off Little Falls
SARTELL - Alex Scott fired two touchdown passes and ran for another for the Little Falls Flyers in a 36-21 loss to Sartell in Central Lakes Conference football Friday.
Dickie boots C-I to win
CROSBY - With 20 seconds remaining, first-year varsity football player Trevor Dickie kicked a 24-yard field goal to lead the Crosby-Ironton Rangers to a 21-19 victory over Duluth Marshall Friday.
C-I edges Pillager
CROSBY - Andre'a Wynn had 10 kills, 20 set assists and two blocks for the Crosby-Ironton Rangers as they defeated the Pillager Huskies 3-2 in non-conference volleyball Thursday.
BHS defeats Sartell in OT
SARTELL - Kelly Rosenthal scored the game winner in overtime to give the Brainerd Warriors a 2-1 Central Lakes Conference victory over the Sartell Sabres on Thursday.
Sam Smith sets pool record
COLD SPRING - Brainerd junior Sam Smith set a Rocori pool record on her way to winning the diving competition in the Warriors' 128-57 Central Lakes Conference swimming and diving victory Thursday over the Rocori Spartans.
AREA SHORTS
The Brainerd Warriors sophomore football team opened its season with a 46-0 win over the St. Cloud Tech Tigers on Thursday at Adamson Field.
Doubles comeback leads Warriors
Catherine Luckemeyer and Amber Arnoldy found out Wednesday they would be reunited.
Cardinals third at own invite
STAPLES - The Staples-Motley Cardinals finished third in their swimming and diving triangular Thursday, following Sauk Centre's 159 points and Perham's 111.
Junior duo paces BHS
Jenna Dean and Hannah McAllister hope to be virtually inseparable this fall.
Minnesota fishing report
A jig and minnow is turning walleyes on Lake Plantagenet and Lake Bemidji in 20 to 25 feet. The shoreline reeds of these lakes have provided steady muskie action as well. Panfish action is strong on most lakes with the bluegills in shallow and crappies suspending over deep water.
Mishap doesn't wilt Rose
Tyler Rose got framed.
K-M-S rushes past Pillager Huskies
KERKHOVEN - Justin Ringler teamed with Sean Baron for two late touchdown passes as the Pillager Huskies fell to Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sundberg 50-14 Thursday in non-conference football.
Scoreboard
Area events
Warriors' 'D' deserved a 'W'
ST. CLOUD - As miserly as Brainerd's defense was against the St. Cloud Tech Tigers, it couldn't deliver a 'W.'
Litchfield shuts out Staples-Motley
LITCHFIELD - For the fourth straight season opener the Litchfield Dragons defeated the Staples-Motley Cardinals, this time 21-0, Thursday in non-conference football.
Doubles comeback leads Warriors past Alexandria
Catherine Luckemeyer and Amber Arnoldy found out Wednesday they would be reunited.
Fertile-Beltrami tops PR-B
FERTILE - Ben Kline scored on a 1-yard run for the Pine River-Backus Tigers as they were defeated by the Fertile-Beltrami Falcons 27-6 in a non-conference football game Friday.
Scoreboard
Area events
Roseau runs past W-DC
WADENA - Aaron Kern rushed nine times for 26 yards and collected 15 tackles on defense for the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines as they were blanked 25-0 by the Roseau Rams in Heart O'Lakes Classic football Friday.
Pierz picks off Rice Lake
PIERZ - Aaron Schmidtbauer rushed for 40 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 54 yards and a touchdown for the Pierz Pioneers as they defeated Rice Lake, Wis., 28-7 in non-conference football Friday.
Nice day for a run and a melon
Varsity cross country boys ran through the first portion of the "Run for the Melon" Cross Country Invitational meet Thursday at the Northland Arboretum. The annual event features a varied array of terrain for the runners. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls
Friday night light-'em-up
VERNDALE - Day or night Sam Moenkedick just scores touchdowns.
Tech presents tough opener for Warriors
Some high school football teams have the luxury of playing a non-conference opponent before starting their conference schedule.
Pierz prevails over Pequot Lakes
PIERZ - The Pierz Pioneers won all three doubles matches on the way to beating the Pequot Lakes Patriots 6-1 in non-conference girls' tennis Thursday.
LOCAL SHORTS
Brainerd Warrior boys' and girls' junior varsity cross country teams won the Run For Your Melon meet Thursday at Northland Arboretum.
Minnewaska shuts out Flyer girls
STARBUCK - Mikala Jorgensen and Jackie Thelen combined for 21 saves for the Little Falls Flyers as they fell to Minnewaska 9-0 Thursday in girls soccer.
Cards clip Flyers
BELLE PRAIRIE - Matt Wasland scored Little Falls' lone goal in a 2-1 Central Lakes Conference boys' soccer loss Thursday to the Willmar Cardinals.
Aitkin opens with two-point loss
AITKIN - Andrew Hallberg rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown and Scott Nyberg scored from 15 yards out, but two failed extra points doomed the Aitkin Gobblers football team in a 14-12 loss to Two Harbors Thursday.
Brainerd holds off Sartell
BAXTER - In a sea of blue and white, a back and forth soccer match played out Thursday in a physical manner.
Tech nips Warriors in opener
ST. CLOUD - Brainerd Warriors football coach Ron Stolski wasn't about to give St. Cloud Tech kicker Charlie Klaverkamp another opportunity to decide a game.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly cloudy north and central with isolated showers
One last fling in the water
Weather drawing by Kyla Jacobson in the Nisswa kindergarten of Mrs. Lykins.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the black hills. Highs in the 80s east to around 100 west.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Mostly sunny east. Partly sunny west early...Then becoming mostly sunny. A slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms central. Breezy to windy most areas. Highs 85 to 90 east...To the 90s west half.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly sunny south...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms northwest. Highs 75 to 80.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Clear to partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 80s. Cooler near lake michigan.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly sunny and breezy. Patchy morning fog central and
State forecast for N.D.
Today...West and central...Mostly cloudy in the morning with
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Sunny. Highs 75 to 85.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Sunny. Highs 80 to 85.
Time for jumping rope again
Weather drawing by Ara Figliuzzi in the Lowell second grade of Mrs. Larson.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Patchy fog early. Otherwise partly cloudy. Highs in the 80s.