By Terry Lehrke, News Editor terry.lehrke@mcrecord.com In addition to a full slate of agenda items, including seven public hearings, the Little Falls City Council will formally receive a petition at its Monday night meeting, to continue to fly the “We Support Our Troops” banner on the bank building on the city’s Bank Square. The petition is Read more »
By Liz Verley, Staff Writer Keith Kruschke, certified public accountant (CPA) has opened an office at 225 S.E. First St. in Little Falls. His services will include tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll services, tax planning and consulting, business consulting and personal “good advice.” Kruschke said, “I feel the tax return is just a culmination of a year-long Read more »
By Tina Snell, Staff Writer tina.snell@mcrecord.com Joyce Pearson, a 33-year employee with Coborn’s, was named the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Month for February. Pearson, who works in the produce department, is very knowledgeable about the company’s products, and is right there when someone has a question. “Joyce is a very reliable employee,” Read more »
Musser grant adds $1,000 toward promotion efforts By Terry Lehrke, News Editor terry.lehrke@mcrecord.com Community members wearing the bright T-shirts that said, “Splash Pad – Skate Park, city of Little Falls,” celebrated a $1,000 grant from the Musser Foundation, Monday. The grant was specifically given for such items as T-shirts and brochures for the Splash Pad – Skate Read more »
Fourteen members of the Little Falls Community High School (LFCHS) DECA chapter competed at the District competition Wednesday, Feb. 1, in St. Cloud; 13 advanced to the State Career Development Conference in Minneapolis, March 4 – 6. Advancing to state competition this year in various categories include Whitney Evans, Darik Anderson, Lacey Schmidt, Ingrid Floersheim, Read more »
By Terry Lehrke, News Editor terry.lehrke@mcrecord.com There weren’t many people who responded to a call from Jim Storlie and Greg Smith to meet and exchange ideas to bring about positive change. But, it was a start. About eight joined Storlie and Smith at the Royal Cafe Wednesday, and the focus was on jobs and job creation. Read more »
On Tuesday, the Missouri House of Representatives passed a resolution recognizing the service of AmeriCorps members, including Jerry Buker of Little Falls, for their indispensible role in the recovery efforts following the devastating tornado that struck Joplin May 22, 2011. AmeriCorps members will also be recognized on the floor. Buker, who served with Conservation Corps Read more »
The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls hosted their annual Employee Appreciation Dinner Jan. 24, at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. Many of the 140 employees and their spouses or guests were present for the occasion. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Saint Francis Award to Terry Bernardy, food service director at Read more »
The Great River Arts Association (GRAA) announces two exhibits currently on display in its satellite galleries. A collection of pieces from St. Joseph artist Jill Dubbeldee Kuhn, are at the Morrison County Government Center. Kuhn works to bring timeless “slice of life” images to life using vibrant colors in acrylic. Kuhn is an accomplished artist Read more »
Monday, Morrison County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 41-year-old Bruce Everett Boyd of rural Randall, 37-year-old Shawn Michael Morello of rural Randall, and 35-year-old Wednesday Maureen Grover, also of rural Randall, in connection with three separate burglaries in Morrison County. Morrison County Sheriff Michel Wetzel said additional charges may be possible in connection with thefts from the Read more »
By Tina Snell, Staff Writer tina.snell@mcrecord.com Barb Johnson, Little Falls, and her sister Beth Schwarz, Apple Valley, put their heads together about a year ago, and came up with and idea to help children with deployed soldiers in their family. “It’s hard for a child to understand time,” said Johnson. When a child is told something Read more »
The St. Cloud State University (SCSU) Choral Department will present the Big Sing Honor Choir Festival concert with guest composer Ola Gjeilo at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, in Ritsche Auditorium at St. Cloud State University. Ola Gjeilo was born in Norway in 1978, and moved to New York in 2001 to begin his composition Read more »
The Morrison County American Dairy Association (ADA) is seeking candidates to participate in the 59th annual Morrison County Dairy Princess contest. It has been set for Saturday, March 24, at the Falls Ballroom in Little Falls. A candidate must be a high school graduate by July 1, and not yet be 24 years of age. Read more »
By SARAH LIDEEN, Staff Writer The Gunderson family isn’t new to hosting exchange students. In December 2011, they brought in their third student, Johanna Verholen from Northwest Germany. “I grew up with exchange students, so it’s pretty natural for me,” said Tina Gunderson. “It’s a pretty big commitment.” Verholen arrived in America in August and enrolled Read more »
By Sarah lideen, Staff Writer. sarah.lideen@ecm-inc.com Steve and Nancy Potter of Long Prairie have always had an interest in weather. Now, the couple has a weather station in their own backyard. Four and a half years ago, Nancy saw that the National Weather Service was looking for cooperative observers in the Long Prairie area. After contacting Read more »
