Monday, November 3, 2003
Extra credit
The following area students graduated from the University of North Dakota: James Cummings, Aitkin, earned a master's degree in art; Aaron Sustad, Pequot Lakes, bachelor's of art; and Andrew Bienusa, Staples, bachelor's of science in aeronautics.
Fires
The Brainerd Fire Department responded to a fire about 1:47 a.m. today at a residence on the 1000 block of South Eighth Street.
Road to Prep Bowl
Sports columnist Jeremy Millsop takes a close look at Verndale in Tuesay's Sports as the Pirates work on defending their state Nine-Man championship.
Local briefs
The Minnesota Nonprofits Association Fund, Bremer Bank and the Brainerd Lakes Community Foundation will sponsor a full-day workshop and clinic titled "Practical Budgeting for Nonprofits" on Nov. 20 at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.
Dispatch to provide returns Tuesday night
With the polls closing at 8 p.m. Tuesday for the Brainerd School Board election, returns could be available as early as 9 or 9:30 p.m.
This was Brainerd
NOVEMBER 3 - 100 years ago (1903) - When the workmen were tearing down the old chimney in the waiting room of the Northern Pacific Depot in this city, they found a petrified apple which must have fallen into the flume over thirty years ago.
Missota in extended shutdown
Missota Paper Co. has begun an extended production shutdown at least through November.
Pedestrian dies in accident in McGregor
MCGREGOR -- A 23-year-old McGregor man was hit and killed by a semi-truck Saturday while he was walking on Highway 65, a half mile north of Highway 210 in McGregor.
Election polling places listed
Here are the polling places for Tuesday's Brainerd School Board election. Hours are noon to 8 p.m.
Soldier on leave from Iraq gets a hero's welcome at Lowell
He shared stories of how he accidentally hit a camel with a Humvee and took a shower in one of Saddam Hussein's palaces, where the shower knobs were encrusted with diamonds.
Agnes M. Oseland
Agnes M. Oseland, 84, Brainerd, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Lois J. Mogensen
Lois J. Mogensen, age 69, resident of Brainerd, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, at the Whispering Pines Good Samaritan in Pine River. She was born in Brainerd on April 7, 1934, to Al and Mabel Larson.
Doris A. (Hall) Nix
Doris Ann (Hall) Nix, 39, of Brainerd, died Sunday, Nov. 2, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Services will be private. Doris was loved and will be missed very much by her fianc, Mark Torgerson; her son, Stanley Nix; her mother, Betty Hall; four brothers, Tim, Rick, Julius and Steven Hall; a sister, Mary Grendahl; and several nieces and nephews. Her father preceded her in death. Arrangements entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
Francis Koering
Francis Koering, age 83, resident of Brainerd, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Kevin D. Marte
JORDAN -- Kevin Daniel Marte, 40, of Jordan, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at Hospice Homes and Suites in Elko. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Home in Staples with the Rev. Robin Collins officiating. Friends may visit at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples. Arrangements entrusted to Brenny Funeral Home of Staples.
Robert C. Schmidt
BEMIDJI -- Robert Carl Schmidt, 72, of Bemidji, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at his home in Bemidji.
Obituary policy
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Eva L. Swanson
ROUND LAKE -- Eva L. Swanson, 73, of Round Lake, formerly of Brainerd, passed away Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, in St. Mary's Medical Center Hospice Unit in Duluth. She was born Feb. 19, 1930, in Cloquet to William and Ethel Kyle. She graduated from Cloquet High School in 1948. Eva married Robert V. Swanson on Feb. 18, 1950.
Open Forum
President Bush should be commended for his strong leadership on the economy. He has taken bold action to create lasting economic growth.
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Vote this Tuesday
School board elections, for the most part, are the least exciting of elections. While county and city races often heat up and generate political fervor school board races usually offer sober discussions about curriculum and education funding.
When the watchdog needs watching
The Minnesota News Council is an independent organization that examines citizens complaints alleging inaccuracy, unfairness or unethical conduct by the media.
Grunewald records fastest time in Warriors' history
NORTHFIELD -- Justin Grunewald was a cross country runner for three years for the Brainerd Warriors.
S-M girls break records en route to their first state championship
NORTHFIELD -- It was the last race of the day and the pressure was mounting.
Rochester pummels Raiders in season finale
With 23 players, the Central Lakes College Raiders took the field for the last game of the season Saturday against the Rochester Yellowjackets.
Scoreboard
HIgh school athletics
Landecker pushes S-M boys to title
NORTHFIELD -- In cross country running, it's not uncommon for runners to get tangled up with each other while trying to maneuver through the crowd, especially on tight corners.
Raiders volleyball wins state title
THIEF RIVER FALLS -- Nothing motivates a team more than revenge.
Cardinals win Class 1A titles
Hannah Landecker (left) of Staples-Motley was hugged by teammate Amanda Reichel after finishing the Class 1A girls' race Saturday.
Sports short
A reception for Brainerd Warrior cross country running teams is scheduled 3:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Brainerd High School cafeteria.
BHS girls take 2nd
NORTHFIELD -- Their fastest runner placed 33rd overall in the Class 2A state cross country meet Saturday.
State forecast for North Dakota
Snow advisory west and south central this afternoon and tonight...
State forecast for Minnesota
Winter weather advisories today for most of southern and central
6 inches of snow could be coming
Get those snowblowers and shovels ready. By Wednesday the Brainerd area could be under a half-foot blanket of snow.
Fall fun
Weather drawing by Hannah Ruhl of Mrs. Brenny's third grade class at Baxter school.
State forecast for Iowa
Winter weather advisory far northwest iowa today...
Wisconsin state forecast
Winter weather advisory today and this evening west central...
State forecast for South Dakota
Winter weather advisory southeast today...