June 11, 2009 RSS feed / Crow Wing Currents

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1984 Train crash near Motley remembered 25 years later

By Dawn Schimpp Timbs World reporter
It's been 25 years since two Burlington Northern coal trains collided head-on near Motley, bursting into flames on a single-track line; and leaving three men dead amidst the wreckage. More...

Farm mural

Thanks to a grant through the Initiative Foundation, the Motley Fairboard was able to obtain exterior paint provided by Valspar Corporation of Minneapolis. More...

Bridgeman Road project should begin June 15

Work is scheduled to begin on Bridgeman Road (County State-Aid Hwy 35) the week of June 15, with an anticipated completion by Sept. 15, says Cass County Hwy Engineer David Enblom. More...

Missing canoe returned to Motley cabin

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By Dawn Schimpp Timbs World reporter

Tracking down missing canoes in the Motley area wasn't on the agenda of retired St. Paul Police Officer Jim Greeley; but it's a case he was happy to help solve. More...

The Motley Fair is June 18 - 21

Demo derby, animals, food, carnival rides and more

The Morrison County Fair in Motley is THE place to be June 18 - 21, according to fairboard members who have been working hard to make sure everything is set for the big weekend. More...

Crow Wing Calendar

June 13 MAPLE HILL LUTHERAN CHURCH, rural Pine River, hosting a Summer Festival Day Saturday, June 13, 3 p.m. No Sunday service. More...

Motley Lions donations

The Motley Lions recently made financial donations to local causes. Pictured above left: Gayle Quinn, on behalf of the Two Rivers Music Fest, accepted a check for $2,000 from Motley Lions member Harry Meyer. More...