August 5, 2010 RSS feed / Crow Wing Currents

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‘What ever happened to...?’

John Collins, 1966 Motley High School graduate, now KLKS deejay
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Reporter’s note: This is part of a series entitled, “What ever happened to...?” a periodic column which highlights stories of alumni from schools in Motley, Pillager and Staples. More...

Growler’s Gathering draws hundreds again

By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter

Hundreds of people traveled to Leader July 31, for the annual Growler’s Gathering, hosted by Gary and Glenda Dauer. Folks enjoyed watching a 30-unit parade, complete with clowns, firetrucks, a color guard and horses. More...

Thomsen named CLC Foundation Executive Director

Pam Thomsen of Brainerd has been named the Central Lakes College Director of Resource Development and Foundation. More...

Old water lines will be removed in Motley’s streets project

By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter

An additional $6,580 has been added to the cost of the Beaulieu Street Area Project in Motley, the result of the city council’s decision to remove the old water lines in that area and replace them with new ones. More...

Lions on parade

Members of the Leader Lions rode on a float in the Growler’s Gathering parade July 31, one of 30 units participating in the annual event. More...

Motley’s budget committee holds second meeting

By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter

The City of Motley’s budget committee met for the second time July 27, to look over the 2011 budget and to make some minor adjustments. The budget will be reviewed and voted on at an upcoming council meeting. More...

Cool cows

A herd of cows (and a few geese) found a nice pond to cool off in July 31, when temperatures soared into the 90’s. More...

Walls going up

Bruce’s Contracting employees, out of Brainerd, have been working recently at Motley Staples Middle School, putting the above-ground walls for the school’s new front entrance and office ar More...