LFCHS wants to build a new and improved greenhouse

Posted on January 31, 2013 at 5:21 pm

Fundraising has brought the idea close to reality By Tina Snell, Staff Writer Little Falls Schools would like to replace …

Pork raised old-fashioned way winning awards for Fox Farm Pork near Browerville

Posted on January 28, 2013 at 12:55 pm

No. 6 of 500 family-owned hog farms for Niman Ranch by Jennie Zeitler, Staff Writer With just a four-year …

Emma Keehr, left, a senior at Little Falls Community High School (LFCHS) and Logan Warner, 6-year-old son of LFCHS art teacher Karen Warner, worked side by side painting bowls to prepare them for glazing. A group gathered at the Great River Arts Center in Little Falls Jan. 19, to paint the 120 bowls created by the LFCHS art class. The bowls will be used during the “Empty Bowls” fundraising event to benefit Oasis Central Minnesota set for Sunday, Feb. 10, at First United Church in Little Falls.

Bowls ready for second annual ‘Empty Bowls’ event

Posted on January 22, 2013 at 9:24 am

By Terry Lehrke, News Editor The hand-crafted bowls are ready for the second annual “Empty Bowls” event in Little Falls, thanks …

Start Strong breastfeeding initiative part of the Live Better! Live Longer! project

Posted on January 20, 2013 at 12:00 pm

Focus to increase support for breastfeeding among employers, community by Jennie Zeitler, Staff WriterAs part of the Live Better! Live …

Eleven eighth graders from Royalton put their minds to work on fluid power devices for competition in the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Fluid Power Challenge at the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus. They proudly display their neon T-shirts and participation medals along with their three etched glass trophies. Front row pictured are (from left): Randale Fernelius, David Wimer, Brittny Tiemann, Janeille Schaubhaut and Allison Moga. Back row: Adviser Marty Bratsch, Austin Zapzalka, Nathan Psyck, Brandi Kloss, Lanae Sieben, Alicia Tresco and Molly Presler.

Royalton eighth graders take home a cluster of Fluid Power Challenge awards

Posted on January 18, 2013 at 12:00 pm

Local teams earn three of five awards given at competition by Jennie Zeitler, Staff Writer Eleven eighth grade …

Upsala Upstage Players will present “Death by Chocolate,” Jan. 25, 26 and 27 in the Upsala High School auditorium. Pictured are cast members front row (from left): Tirzah Wiebolt, Jessica Davison and Lisa Hansen. Back row: Rhonda Schmidt, Rose Mader, Bill Davison, Josh Knudtson, Wendy Rene, Pam Schoon and Jax Pearson.

‘Death by Chocolate’ performances begin Friday, Jan. 25

Posted on January 16, 2013 at 5:12 pm

The Upsala Upstage Players will present the mystery comedy “Death by Chocolate” by Craig Sodaro. Performances will be held Friday, …

Sandy Holman, infection control employee health coordinator at St. Gabriel’s Hospital, stands in front a sign people see as soon as they enter the door of the hospital, showing what to do to fight the flu. Wednesday, St. Gabriel’s began limiting visitors to just two family members and no children under the age of 13.

Flu outbreak forces limited visitation at St. Gabriel’s

Posted on January 11, 2013 at 12:42 pm

Precautions may lead to prevention By Liz Verley, Staff Writer The public was notified Wednesday, that due to the outbreak of …

Kyle and Margit LeMieur purchase Shelley Funeral Chapels

Posted on January 10, 2013 at 2:16 pm

By Liz Verley, Staff Writer After being owned by a member of the Shelley family for 54 years, Shelley Funeral Chapels …

Tri-County Livestock in Motley burns to the ground

Posted on January 7, 2013 at 11:58 am

The Tri-County Livestock building in Motley, owned by Joe Varner, burned to the ground Sunday night, Jan. 6. A passerby …

Nobel Prize leads top 10 stories for 2012

Posted on January 5, 2013 at 1:29 pm

By Terry Lehrke, News Editor Two stories, one of pride and honor and one of tragedy and disbelief, led the top …

Haddlie Ann Dobis first born in Morrison County on 1-3-13

Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:09 am

Callie and Chris Dobis of Little Falls had their first child Thursday morning at 4 a.m. Haddlie Ann Dobis, was …

Project to restore parts of Belle Prairie Park to native condition

Posted on December 30, 2012 at 7:17 am

By Jennie Zeitler, Staff Writer A three-year project being implemented to restore parts of Belle Prairie Park to their native condition …

Artistic talents fill Jim Daly’s life with blessings

Posted on December 28, 2012 at 12:27 pm

Scioto Arts thriving in rural Royalton by Jennie Zeitler, Staff Writer James Daly wanted to be a woodworker. Growing up …

Girls Basketball: Upsala topples Osakis in clash of Prairie Conference unbeatens

Posted on December 26, 2012 at 10:14 am

By PATRICK SLACK Sports Editor A 29-point performance from senior Aimee Pelzer, and a key 11-0 run midway through the …

Blacksmithing skills develop to meet modern needs

Posted on December 21, 2012 at 9:56 am

Petersens work on farm equipment, other unique projects by Jennie Zeitler, Staff Writer Even though the forge has been gone …