April 1, 2010 RSS feed / Crow Wing Currents

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It’s calving season

Things are going well, report Leader area ranchers
By Dawn Timbs Staples World reporter
It’s calving season in Central Minnesota; one of the busiest times of the year for cattle ranchers in these parts. An estimated 40,000 calves will be born this spring in Central and Northern Minnesota. More...

Authorities seize 68 pounds of marijuana, Cushing man arrested

Todd Douglas Nutter, Cushing, was arrested March 26, after authorities located and seized approximately $272,000 in street value of marijuana, Morrison County Sheriff Michel Wetzel said March 29. More...

Central Lakes College to host Earth Day Fair

Central Lakes College invites “green” exhibitors to reserve space for its Earth Day Fair and Living Green Expo on Thursday, April 22, at the Brainerd campus. More...

Chief Deputy Tom Burch seeks office of Cass County Sheriff

Tom Burch has announced his intention to seek the office of Cass County Sheriff. Burch, Chief Deputy for the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, is a 24-year veteran of Cass County Law Enforcement. More...

Todd County Services provider mtg. April 13

An Alternative Care/ Waiver Services Providers meeting will be held Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 1:30 p.m.- 3 p.m. for all providers and from 3-3:30 p.m. More...

Bingo raises $767 for American Cancer Society

Over $750 was raised for the American Cancer Society at a Bingo event held recently at the Pillager Community Center. More...

Math League challenges students at Motley schools

Eligible students in grades four - six at Motley Elementary and Motley Staples Middle Schools recently participated in a Math League. More...

Potential dog thieves alert in Central MN

Morrison County Sheriff Michel Wetzel urges all pet owners to keep an eye on their dogs when they are either running loose or chained out. More...

Archery champ

Kelsie Weite (right) of rural Motley placed first in the elementary division of the recent Region 3 Archery Tournament in Stillwater. More...

Crow Wing Calendar

April 1 AARP TAX-AIDE FREE TAX HELP, Thursdays through tax season, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sylvan Town Hall, located approx. 3 miles east of Pillager on Hwy 210 at 24th Ave. For appt., 218-746-3652. For info., 218-352-6987. April 7 More...

New chairs for Pillager students

First graders in Melissa Cousino’s class at Pillager Elementary School are pictured with their new ‘stability balls,’ which were donated by Kim Reynolds and her son, Sye, a first gra More...