May 13, 2010 RSS feed / Crow Wing Currents

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Bell tower for old Motley school bell being built in Veteran’s Park

Dedication is Sept. 4, at ‘The Gathering’
By Dawn Timbs Staples World reporter
A large cast-iron bell, which once rang out from the old brick schoolhouse in Motley during much of the 1900s, will soon be on display in Motley’s Veteran’s Park. More...

Morrison County fire departments to receive 800-MgHZ radios, pagers

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the receipt of a federal grant submitted on behalf of the Morrison County Fire Chief’s Association. More...

Social Security on to do list for new brides

By Mike Syverson, Office Manage, Alexandria

Weddings are in season at this time of year. If you’re planning to have one or know someone who is, make sure you put Social Security on the to-do list—because we may need to send you a card. A new Social Security card that is. More...

Participants needed for MN freight study

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is beginning a study of freight transportation issues in central Minnesota to better understand demands on the regional infrastructure and identify projects that can accommodate current and future needs of More...

PHS band performs world premiere of “Pillager Suite”

By Dawn Timbs Staples World reporter

“It’s not every day that you get to be part of a world premiere,” said Rob Freelove, director of the Pillager High School Band. “We’re really excited about this opportunity.” More...

Cass County 4-H holds ‘Project Day’

Cass County 4-H held its third Annual Project Day on May 1. Thirty youth and 15 adults traveled to The Life Center in Pine River to learn about a few of the 59 different project area options that are available. More...

Rural Advantage seeking cover crop acres

Rural Advantage, in partnership with Practical Farmers of Iowa, is seeking agricultural producers interested in utilizing cover crops. Cost-share dollars are available. More...

Crow Wing Calendar

May 17 SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS GROUP, meets Mon., May 17, 6:30 p.m., The Shante, Pillager. For info., e-mail opheimst@msn.com. May 25 CHILD & TEEN CHECKUP CLINIC, Tues., May 25, Pillager Family Center. More...

Dancing the night away

Girl Scouts from Troops 136 and 160 attended a recent “Dance the Night Away” event in Deerwood with other Girl Scouts from surrounding service units. More...