April 16, 2009 RSS feed / Crow Wing Currents

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From Richfield to Leader

Dollmakers discover shared history, common hobby
By Dawn Schimpp Timbs World reporter
Wilderness Park - it sounds an unlikely place to find exquisite porcelain dolls. A stuffed wolf or bear, perhaps; but delicate replicas of 19th century dolls from France and Germany? More...

New at BRICKS

The BRICKS Travel Center (formerly the El Ray) opened Tuesday morning for business in Motley. Cashiers Crystal Perry (foreground) and Billie Esler got some early morning training with the new cash registers in the convenience store. More...

Now open

The new BRICKS Travel Center opened in Motley Tuesday morning. Brick's is also the name of a cafe that was operated in Browerville in the 1940's and 50's. Both new and old businesses were owned by the Brichacek family. More...

LeRoy Smith named Pillager's 2009 'Citizen of the Year'

By Dawn Schimpp Timbs World reporter

LeRoy Smith is usually the one handing out trophies to others; but on April 4, it was he who brought home a bronzed statue after being named Pillager's 2009 'Citizen of the Year.' The special trophy was presented to LeRoy at the 25th Annual Fiddle More...

An angel in their midst

The Eisels of Motley's unique discovery
By Dawn Schimpp Timbs World reporter

Gene and Diana Eisel of Motley recently discovered they have an angel in their home. "I can't walk through the living room without seeing it now," Diana said. "Somehow I believe it's looking out for us. More...

Crow Wing Calendar

April 21 BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, sponsored by Cass County Health, Human & Veterans Services, Tuesday, April 21, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Leader Community Hall. For info., 218-547-1340. More...

Arbor Day at Pillager schools, April 24

Pillager schools will host a community 'Arbor Day Celebration' Friday, April 24, from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the greenhouses located on school property. More...