August 12, 2010 RSS feed / Crow Wing Currents

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Bikers burn rubber for Todd Cty Chaplaincy

By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
At least a dozen motorcyclists participated in a ‘Chaplaincy Ride’ Aug. 7, raising awareness and finances for the Todd County Chaplaincy. More...

New entrance at MSMS coming along

Will offer security, extra space
By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter

Construction crews are making headway at Motley Staples Middle School, but it looks like it will be mid- October before all of the work will be completed. More...

Monica Pilgrim is Motley’s new Postmaster

By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter

Monica Pilgrim was installed as Motley’s new Postmaster July 27. That was also a milestone birthday for Pilgrim, which makes the day even more memorable for her. More...

Man dies while cutting tree

Cass County authorities report that a 64-year-old Elk River man died Aug. 10, while assisting in cutting down a tree in Ponto Lake Twp. The victim was apparently trying to guide the tree with a long rope when he was struck by falling debris. More...

Removing the tar

Pictured above: Construction workers with J.R. Ferche, Inc. of Rice worked to remove bituminous roadway from Main Street in Motley More...

Construction begins on Beaulieu Street Area Project

By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter

Construction on the Beaulieu Street Area Project in Motley officially began Aug. 4. J.R. More...

Crow Wing Calendar

August 17, 18 AL-ANON MTG, Tuesdays at noon, Motley United Methodist Church (across from Countryside Restaurant). For persons struggling with a friend’s or family member’s drinking/ substance abuse problem. Newcomers welcome. More...

Accident near Motley

No serious injuries were reported after two vehicles ended up in the ditch Aug. 6, approximately one-half mile east of Motley along Hwy 210. More...

Drowning on Ten Mile Lake

An 18-year-old Laporte man apparently drowned Aug. 7, when two boats collided on Ten Mile Lake near Hackensack shortly before midnight. The victim has been identified as Darrin Michael Karnitz. More...