Tuesday, November 10, 2009
EXTRA CREDIT
Mara Patricia Prusak recently graduated from the nurse anesthesia program at St. Mary's University-Twin Cities.
Police blotter
INVESTIGATIONS - After Curtis Nebben reported his son had not come out of the woods after hunting in the River Road and Austin Lane area of Wolford Township, emergency personnel from the Crosby Fire Department and the DNR assisted and the Crosby ambulance was paged to be on stand-by. The missing hunter returned to the scene in a vehicle stating he had locked the keys in the truck at the scene and walked home to get another key.
Meetings
There will be a special meeting of the Brainerd Planning Commission at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Brainerd City Hall conference room.
Firefighters respond
The Brainerd Fire Department responded to a call at 9:16 a.m. Sunday to the former Steve and Barry's store in the Westgate Mall. It turned out to be a false alarm.
Fire
The Brainerd Fire Department was called to a garage fire at 8:33 p.m. Sunday on the 1400 block of Quince Street.
Births
Jesse A. and Holly M. (Fuechtmann) Kliber, Little Falls, a girl, Cora Marie, 8 pounds, 1 ounce, Oct. 22, 2009.
'God's the one who put him in my lap'
A celebration is planned from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Brainerd Public Library as part of National Adoption Day, a national day to celebrate adoptive families, particularly foster care adoptions.
Razidlo receives 'exceptional' review
Brainerd School District Superintendent Steve Razidlo received high praise from board members, who met in closed session before Monday's board meeting to discuss Razidlo's evaluation.
Councilors clash, restore library utility payment
Acknowledging tough budget decisions in the days ahead that could reduce personnel or staff hours, the Brainerd City Council looked at one of its earlier cuts and voted to put the money back.
A life's journey, legacy
Mark Twain once said "the difference between the almost right and the right word" is the "difference between the lightning bug and the lightning."
Accidents
EAST GULL LAKE - Two Brainerd area residents were injured Monday in a two-vehicle, head-on crash on Cass County Road 77, just east of Madden's Resort in East Gull Lake, reported the State Patrol.
Overheard
They say they're seeing a lot more deer and a lot less wolves.
Fitzpatrick asks board to hire another attorney for College Drive project
The Brainerd School Board has already identified several issues about the proposed College Drive project that could become contentious between the district and the Brainerd City Council.
Warm front: Thanks to weather, front end of opening weekend proves to be successful
It was a good sign for hunters in this neck of the woods.
Post office to operate on holiday schedule
The Brainerd Post Office will operate on a holiday schedule Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day.
This was Brainerd
NOVEMBER 9 - 40 years ago (1969) - A Clarissa man is in good condition at St. Joseph's Hospital with a bullet wound in his side following an early morning shooting involving a Brainerd man and his ex-wife at the Al-Mar Motel, north of Brainerd. The shooter turned himself in to the sheriff's office.
This was Brainerd
40 years ago (1969): (Photo) Deer hunters traveling through Pine River over the weekend were met by this display of five brush wolves set up by promoters of a statewide bounty system. Archie Shamp said the five, plus three more, were shot within two miles of Pine River.
LOCAL BRIEFS
CUSHING - A 23-year-old Royalton man was injured Saturday after being involved in an all-terrain vehicle accident on the Morrison Line Road, approximately one mile south of Todd County Road 18 near Cushing, reported the Todd County Sheriff's Department.
Union groups get deadline to settle
The Brainerd School Board issued a deadline Monday to union negotiators for its teachers and administrators:
Hunter dies near Pillager
A 56 year-old Wyoming, Minn., man, who had shot a deer and was dragging it out the woods, collapsed and died Monday morning near Pillager, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Department.
Overheard
"If you knew our story you would know I'm a good person and he's a beautiful boy."
Two injured in 2-vehicle accident
EAST GULL LAKE - Two drivers were injured Monday morning two-vehicle accident on Crow Wing County Road 77 in East Gull Lake.
Fort Ripley home lost to fire
FORT RIPLEY - A Fort Ripley home was lost to fire Tuesday, said Brainerd Fire Chief Fred Underhill.
Dorothy C. Peterson
AITKIN - Dorothy C. Peterson, 89, of Aitkin, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin.
Joyce Tomsager
STAPLES - Joyce Tomsager, age 60, of Staples, passed away at the St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Funeral Home.
Charlotte Bye
PEQUOT LAKES - Charlotte Bye, 90, of Pequot Lakes passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at St. Joseph's Medical Center. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pequot Lakes.
Todd Hanlon
PIERZ - Todd Hanlon, age 45, of Pierz, passed away early Monday morning, Nov. 9, 2009, at the Pierz Villa. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
Forrest L. Stephan
Forrest L. Stephan, 77, Brainerd, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at his home in Brainerd.
Earl V. Anderson
LITTLE FALLS - Earl V. Anderson, an 85-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls.
Obituary policy
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Charlotte Bye
PEQUOT LAKES - Charlotte Bye, age 90, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Nov. 6, 2009. Services will be 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, at Kline Funeral Home, Pequot Lakes.
Lillian Postel
MOTLEY - Lillian Postel, age 87, of Motley, passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at the Harmony House in Motley.
David J. Boyce
LITTLE FALLS - David John Boyce, 55-year-old resident of Little Falls, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer and numerous health issues. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls, Minn. Friends may gather from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral chapel.
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.
Wilford C. Petersdorf
PILLAGER - Wilford C. Petersdorf, 89, of Pillager, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at the Homestead in Coon Rapids. He retired from Minnesota Department of Transportation and moved to Pillager and was a member of the Pillager American Legion.
David Boyce
LITTLE FALLS - David Boyce, a 55-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at his home.
Maryette 'Net' Geraets
BROWERVILLE - Maryette "Net" Geraets, 84, of Browerville, passed away on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in Brainerd.
Betty Kneeland
LITTLE FALLS - Betty Kneeland, a 79-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in Cushing, Minn.
Ann Gunborg Sorgert
STAPLES - Ann Gunborg Sorgert, age 89, Staples, passed away at Tri County Hospital in Wadena, Minn. Arrangements are pending with the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Staples.
Other opinion: Energy
The demise of the Big Stone II power plant could pose future power problems in the Upper Midwest.
OUR OPINION: SCHOOLS
The word delay might have a negative connotation as nouns go, but there are times when inaction is the right course of action.
Vox Pop
I would like to thank the city for filling up the potholes on Southwest Fourth Street. I just hope they clean up the debris (rocks) before the snowplow puts them on the yards.
Open Forum
We would like to clarify some incomplete information concerning the safety of flu shots. The seasonal flu shot has been given to millions of pregnant women over many years. Both the seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccine are FDA rated pregnancy category C meaning they should be given if the benefits outweigh the risks.
What do you think?
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Taking wing in their honor
WASHINGTON - A couple weeks before Veterans Day, I went down to the World War II Memorial on the Mall to join Bob and Elizabeth Dole and a group of elderly soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen from her hometown of Salisbury, N.C., who had been flown to Washington that morning to get their first view of the nation's tribute to the troops that helped defeat Hitler's forces.
Open Forum: Obama isn't qualified for his job
This letter is in response to all the letters about health care. First and foremost, all the American people knew what Obama was all about before he got elected.
Local sports shorts
Brainerd Warrior football fans may purchase advance tickets for Friday's 8 p.m. game at St. Cloud State University against Centennial in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament.
Raiders men have international flavor
Central Lakes College Raiders men's basketball coach Jim Russell might have to become fluent in two more languages.
Swimming
Itasca at Brainerd 11-7
Centennial next up for Warriors
COLLEGEVILLE - Class 5A's sixth-ranked Centennial Cougars of Circle Pines will be the Brainerd Warriors' foe in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament Friday night at St. Cloud State University.
Scoreboard
Area events
Raiders upset Rochester in OT to win title
ST. CLOUD - Despite a dominating defensive first half, the 12-ranked Raiders found themselves hanging on by a shirt tail during Sunday's 20-14 overtime win over the 10th-ranked Rochester Yellowjackets, claiming their first MCAC Championship in school history.
Raider women look to tower over opponents
Almost two years ago Dennis Eastman reclaimed the reigns of the Central Lakes College women's basketball program.
SCOREBOARD
Area events
Warriors run to state
COLLEGEVILLE - The Brainerd Warriors had to jump out of bed early to play the Buffalo Bison in the Section 8-5A championship game Saturday.
Wadena-Deer Creek headed back to state
HAWLEY - Kelsi Crawford hammered 23 kills and nine digs as the South Subsection champion Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines advanced to there second consecutive state tournament with a 3-1 win over North Subsection champion Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton in the Section 8-2A finals Saturday.
Gammon-Deering, Dean are all-state
Jimmy Dean finished his Brainerd Warriors varsity cross country career with no regrets.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Sunny. Highs mainly in the 50s.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs in the 50s.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers over the
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Sunny...West and north. Mostly cloudy...Becoming mostly
State forecast for Minnesota
.Today...Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s far north to around 60
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs in the middle 50s to middle 60s.
Fishing with Dad
Weather drawing by Zachary Henke of Mrs. Olson's third-grade class at Nisswa Elementary.
Fall colors - still
Weather drawing by Teerza Schultz of Mrs. Holbrook's second-grade class at Lowell school.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Sunny. Highs in the middle 50s to lower 60s.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly sunny. Breezy central and east. Highs from the mid
State forecast for Wisconsin
today...Mostly sunny northwest...Partly to mostly cloudy southeast. Highs from the mid 50s northwest...To the low to mid 60s southeast.
State forecast for Wisconsin
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy in the morning south and central...Then clearing in the afternoon. Mostly sunny north. Mild with highs from the mid 50s north...To around 60 south central and southwest. Tonight...Clear. Lows from around 20 far northeast...To the mid 30s southwest and far southeast.