June 18, 2009 RSS feed / Crow Wing Currents

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Message for daddy

The DiGiovanni kids from Motley took time after church June 14, to say an early "Happy Father's Day" to their dad, Travis. Pictured above, from left, are Ellizabeth (3), Abbigail (6), Andrea (2); and Ethan, 5. More...

Crow Wing Calendar

June 18 - 23 MORRISON COUNTY FAIR IN MOTLEY, Thursday, June 18 - Sunday, June 21. Demo derby Friday, Sunday, Midway, events for all ages. For info., www.motleyfair.com. More...

Remembering dad

Bob and Doris (Frisk) Cole, Motley, shared some memories of their fathers recently, in honor of Father's Day, June 21. Bob's dad, Ralph, was a farmer and sawmill worker near Pillager. More...

PHS seniors receive cash awards

Pillager High School Senior Awards were presented on May 27, prior to the Baccalaureate Service. The recipients of the financial awards were: o Advanced Foods: Krystal Rogers, Melissa Watson o Hospitality Management: More...

Eligibility for USDA Emergency Farm Loan

President Obama declared a Presidential Major Disaster in Minnesota due to severe storms and flooding occurring March 16, 2009 to May 22, 2009. The Presidential Major Disaster Declaration number is M1830a06. More...

Motley Staples Middle School Honor Roll

"A" Honor Roll 4th Term GRADE 6: Breeze Bestland, Austin Bridge, Hayley Carlson, Nicolette Edin, Megan Han, Abegail Holm, Sarah Koopmann, Emily Ladd, Tyler Maciej, Kaitlin Spar, Spencer Svendsen, Sarah Willgohs, Grace Wolhowe. More...

Motley firefighter requests open meeting

By Dawn Schimpp Timbs World reporter

At the request of Motley firefighter Kyle Frisk, a closed session scheduled during the Motley City Council's regular meeting June 9, remained open. More...

Scale Yard gets annual face lift from members

Cattlemen's clean up day included tours

Have you ever been curious about the chutes and pens located in a grassy field east of Motley? The site is a working scale yard owned, operated and maintained by members of the local Minnesota Cattlemen's Association. More...

Motley City Clerk/Treasurer is administrator of all city grants

By Dawn Schimpp Timbs World reporter

Although she asked to be released from a portion of the responsibility, Motley's City Clerk/Treasurer Terri Smith will continue to be the administrator of all city grants. The Motley City Council approved this at their regular meeting June 9. More...

Horse show results

A 'Horse Gaming Show' was held at the Pillager Fairgrounds June 6. High point winners included: o Pee Wee Division, 10 and under: Montana Aregon, Pine River, riding Rosita; 34 points o Junior Division, 11 - 17: Kassandra Lubitz, Motley, More...

Clean-up crew

Ernie Spilman, member of the Leader Lions, did some weed-whacking at the Motley Fairgrounds June 6. The fair runs June 18 - 21; and fairboard members have been busy cleaning and getting ready for the annual event in Motley. More...