April 9, 2009 RSS feed / Crow Wing Currents

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Fiddlers travel to Pillager for 25th annual contest

Musicians from as far away as Fargo traveled to Pillager April 4, to take part in the 25th Annual Fiddler's Contest, sponsored by the Pillager Fairboard. "It's always a popular event," said Arnie Cole, fairboard president. More...

Food shelf donations

The joint parish of Swan Valley (Leader) and Maple Hill (rural Pine River) Lutheran churches set a goal of collecting 1,000 dollars and pounds of food for the foodshelves in Motley and Pine River during Minnesota FoodShare Month. More...

Crow Wing Calendar

April 9 FREE TAX HELP available at Sylvan Town Hall AARP Tax-Aide site, located approximately three miles east of Pillager on Hwy. 210 at 24th Ave., during tax season on Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For appt., call 218-746-3652. More...

Remembering Abe

Mrs. Blowers' first grade students at Motley Elementary School recited "To Meet Mr. Lincoln," at their Running Start program April 3. More...

Snow fort

The Trantina family of rural Browerville enjoyed building a snow fort recently. Pictured above with their dad, Dave Trantina, are Jenna, Joshua and Jacob. More...

MES student advances to 'Math Masters Competition' in Osakis

Motley Elementary School's Megan Dumpprope took first place in the recent 5th grade Math League contest, qualifying her for The Math Masters competition in Osakis April 24. More...

Motley, Pillager area food shelves grateful for donations

Over $20,000 raised during March
By Dawn Schimpp Timbs World reporter

"Food Share Month" was a success at both the Motley and Pillager Area Food shelves, with over $20,000 worth of donations reported between the two during March. More...

Hobby Fair for seniors

The Morrison County Senior Task Force members are looking for talented individuals wanting to display their hobbies or share their ideas. The Central Minnesota Hobby Show for Seniors will be held Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. More...

'4-H Summer Camp' coming in June

This year's 4-H Summer Camp is June 10 - 12 at Northern Pines Camp near Park Rapids. More...

Pillager winter sports awards given

Pillager High School held its winter sports award night March 23. More...

Bone Builder program is 'Building' Statewide

With hometown beginnings in Pierz, Horizon Health's RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) Bone Builders Program is now training groups statewide. More...