Wednesday's Scores Oct 15, 2009
Grand Rapids 29, Duluth Central 14. Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin 29, Two Harbors 13. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
CAMP GUIDE: Preseason glance for all 30 NBA teams Oct 14, 2009
Oct. 13: vs. Washington (Grand Rapids, Mich ... Oct. 13: vs. Detroit (Grand Rapids, Mich. (USA Today -- Sports)
CL wins own invite Oct 9, 2009
The girls ran the full varsity squad to challenge for the team title, but the competition was too much as Grand Rapids won the meet with 88 points ... Grand Rapids, who finished first in the meet, is incredible, according to Orwoll, but Duluth East and North Branch weren't very far ahead of Chisago Lakes at all. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Tuesday's Scores Oct 7, 2009
Grand Rapids, 25-22, 21-25, 25-18, 25-19. Hill-Murray def. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Saturday's Scores Oct 4, 2009
Grand Rapids, 21-25, 25-17, 15-10. Duluth East def. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Apollo hopes to ruin Warriors' homecoming Oct 3, 2009
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Cinedigm Launches the Largest All-Digital Independent Film Release With OPA! on October 16, 2009 Oct 1, 2009
Grand Rapids et al, MI ... Cinemas Grand Rapids - North. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tickets For NCAA Midwest Regional In Ft. Wayne To Go On Sale... Oct 1, 2009
In 2007, the Irish were in the Midwest Regional in Grand Rapids, Mich ... and last season, the Irish again played in the Midwest Regional at Grand Rapids, Mich. (Und.com)
After pro setbacks, Torquato focuses on Otters Sep 24, 2009
The following season, he enjoyed an 11-game stint with Grand Rapids, the Red Wings' AHL affiliate. But last April, his return to Grand Rapids wasn't as successful. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Def Leppard Extends Summer Concert Tour With Special Guest Cheap Trick Sep 24, 2009
October 22 Reno, NV Events Center October 24 Boise, ID Idaho Center October 25 Spokane, WA Spokane Arena October 27 Vancouver, BC Pacific Coliseum October 31 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place November 2 Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome November 4 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre November 6 Minneapolis, MN Xcel Center November 9 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena November 10 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena November 12 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place November 13 Hamilton ON Copps Coliseum November 14 Columbus, OH Nationwide... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Minnesota game officials looking at cougar hit and killed near Bemidji Sep 22, 2009
On Monday, the cat was taken to Grand Rapids where Minnesota Department of Natural Resources researchers will perform a necropsy. Blane Klemek, a DNR wildlife manager in Bemidji, says the adult female cougar appears to have been a wild animal, because she didn't have a collar and hadn't been declawed. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
What's doing Sep 20, 2009
Bear Migrations: Bears on the move in Minnesota and Beyond will be presented by Karen Noyce, MnDNR Wildlife Research Biologist, Grand Rapids. This program is sponsored by the Brainerd Lakes Area Audubon Society. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Sony Pictures Animation's Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs: An IMAX 3D Experience Lands in 127 IMAX(R) Theatres On September 18th Sep 19, 2009
UNITED STATES Arizona Mesa - Dickinson Gateway 12 IMAX Theatre Phoenix - AMC Deer Valley 30 with IMAX Arkansas Little Rock - Dickinson Chenal 9 IMAX Theatre California Aliso Viejo - Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 & IMAX Arcadia - AMC Santa Anita 16 & IMAX Burbank - AMC Burbank 16 & IMAX Camarillo - Edwards Camarillo Palace Stadium 12 & IMAX Covina - AMC Covina 30 with IMAX Cupertino - AMC Cupertino 16 & IMAX Dublin - Regal Hacienda Crossings Stadium 21 & IMAX El Dorado Hills - Regal Cinemas El... (Primezone Releases)
Thursday's Scores Sep 18, 2009
Grand Rapids, 17-25, 25-23, 25-18, 25-23. Eden Prairie def. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Rural transit services hit financial bumps Sep 12, 2009
Anderson found a temporary way to get to her job in Grand Rapids in northern Minnesota then started burning up the phone lines looking for a more permanent transportation option. The results weren't good. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Thelma Bradfield Sep 11, 2009
Betty Rittersdorf (Jim), of Grand Rapids, Mich. and grandchildren, Judd, Kay and Rich. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
DEED awards $5.1M for rural projects Sep 11, 2009
Grand Rapids, $498,375 to rehabilitate five commercial buildings and convert an old hospital into a 36-unit rental housing complex. Remer, $391,680 to improve the City s water storage and supply system to benefit 100 households. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
From the Notebook: Boys Soccer Sep 9, 2009
The Minnetonka boys' soccer team is off to a 3-1-1 start after victories over Chaska (2-0), Roseville (1-0) and Grand Rapids (2-0), a 1-1 tie against Northfield, and a ... Seniors Nick Abrahamson and Jerry Rausch each found the back of the net in the Skippers' victory over Grand Rapids on Aug. 31. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Wildcats open season on a scoring binge Sep 4, 2009
Chisago Lakes Cam Bouwens rises up for a header against Grand Rapids ... Chisago Lakes 3, Grand Rapids 1 ... Center midfielder David Rau, a transfer student from Germany, assisted on both of Cameron Bouwens' first half goals as the Wildcat boys soccer team beat Grand Rapids 3-1 in the season opener last Friday, August 28 on the perfect turf field at Chisago Lakes High School. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Without Grand, Vikings storm back for opening win Sep 4, 2009
The Chisago Lakes boys soccer team kept they pressure on all game against Grand Rapids, and narrowly missed a few goals that couldve made the game a real blowout. Without Grand, Vikings storm back for opening win. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Gene 'Ghost' White Sep 3, 2009
Survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Tammy (Mark) Lloyd, of Brainerd, Tracy White, of Cloquet; his "Little Angels on Earth" grandchildren, Dylan, Ryan and Andrea Lloyd, of Brainerd; sister, June White, of Grand Rapids; and many special friends. Celebration of Gene's life to be held 6 p.m. at Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, with a visitation from 4 p.m. until the 6 p.m. memorial service. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
U-MARY NOTES: Volleyball comes together Sep 1, 2009
Herbst got two early commitments from Minnesota Mike Johnson of Grand Rapids High School and Shaun Condon of MACCRAY High School. Johnson is a 5-foot-9 point guard who averaged 10 points and seven assists per game last season. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Not just a side dish Aug 30, 2009
"Wild rice production appears highly variable throughout the north this year," said Perry Loegering, DNR area wildlife manager in Grand Rapids. "But by no means will the rice crop be a bust. There is lots of rice for ducks, and harvesters will just have to look around for good stands to pick.". (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Friday's Scores Aug 29, 2009
Web Search powered by yahoo. The Associated Press. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Warriors' Pigskin Preview Saturday Aug 29, 2009
Brainerd will host Apple Valley, Chaska and Grand Rapids. Each team will scrimmage the other three for approximately an hour. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
The voice of Riverdance Aug 28, 2009
Monson has been self-employed as a log home builder in the Aitkin, McGregor and Grand Rapids area for years. His wife, Lisa, works part time at DAC Mart in McGregor, and they have two children in Aitkin schools. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Allies in fight against poverty Aug 28, 2009
Sept. 15 in the Upper Room at First Lutheran Church in Brainerd so community members can find out more about the program, which has been successful in Grand Rapids and Duluth ... Leyk showed a video created by the Grand Rapids Circles of Support group where participants told personal stories of how the program transformed their lives. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Hjelle crowned King of the Track at BIR Aug 28, 2009
Finals: Chris Bishop, Grand Rapids, def. Joe Schmall, Lino Lakes. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Four goalies in the mix for Thrashers Aug 26, 2009
He s played with Grand Rapids, Manitoba and, most recently, Milwaukee. He has three straight seasons of at least 25 wins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Spartan Women's Basketball Announces 2009-10 Schedule Aug 26, 2009
" The Spartans return 11 of 12 letterwinners from last season, including their top six scorers and top eight rebounders, from a team that won 22 games, finished second in the Big Ten and reached its third Sweet Sixteen. The 2009-10 season kicks off with exhibition games at the Breslin Center against Wayne State (Thurs., Nov. 5) and Grand Valley State (Sun., Nov. 8). The Spartans then hit the road for a two-game swing to begin the regular season, squaring off at Dayton, who made the WNIT for the... (Msuspartans.com)
Mesa Falls Marathon results Aug 25, 2009
81 Gordio SAVELA GRAND RAPIDS MN USA Mara M 40 - 44 4:11:54. 82 John GODDARD POCATELLO ID USA Mara M 45 - 49 4:13:00. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Richfield's Sander, Bemidji's Kippenhan win championships Aug 24, 2009
Greg Rhodes of St. Paul, Cory Olson of Fargo, Jim Graif of Elk River and Mariusz Czarnomski of Grand Rapids rounded out the top five. Lynn Graif of Elk River worked to pull on her shoe while pedaling at the beginning of the 17-mile bike ride Sunday in the Lakes Country Triathlon in Baxter. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Let's Go fishing, Brainerd Aug 16, 2009
"Grand Rapids, for example. I was there yesterday (Wednesday) evening for one of their board events and they're looking at a second pontoon. They have 80 trips planned. They're working their volunteers pretty hard. "For some chapters it's very easy for them to raise the money. Others have kind of struggled, had raffles and fish fries. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
2009-10 preseason schedule Aug 15, 2009
Tuesday, Oct. 13Boston at New Jersey, 7 p.m.Washington vs. Detroit at Grand Rapids, Mich. 7 p.m.Philadelphia at New York, 7:30 p.m.Milwaukee at Chicago, 8 p.m.Orlando vs. New Orleans at Wichita, Kan. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sun a no-show from Minn. to Maine Aug 6, 2009
set its mark with 67 degrees and Grand Rapids, Mich. broke its record with 67. (USA Today -- Weather)
Mock draft » Aug 5, 2009
Ernie (Grand Rapids, MI): How on earth can Penn State be ahead of Michigan. They don't beat Michigan in ANY criteria, other than last year. (ESPN -- College Football News)
State unkind to Hopkins, Excelsior Aug 4, 2009
Excelsior's bats came around in game two to the tune of 11 runs and 17 hits, but their pitching faltered in a 12-11 10-inning loss to Grand Rapids ... After Grand Rapids reclaimed a 9-8 lead, Excelsior went ahead again in the top of the ninth inning with three runs to take an 11-9 lead ... But Grand Rapids countered with two runs in the bottom of the ninth on a two-run homerun and then won it with a run in the bottom of the 10th. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Bracket season reaches halfway point at BIR Jul 30, 2009
Finals: Chris Bishop, Grand Rapids, def. Mike Kritzky, St. Paul; Semifinals: Bishop def. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Haubert » Jul 29, 2009
One was Mike Sadler (Grand Rapids, Mich. Forest Hills Northern) who displayed a very strong leg and the ability to get impressive hang time. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Lindstrom's Danielle Groshens is one of the top junior female shooters in the state Jul 24, 2009
Besides the state championship in Hibbing, she has been to competitions in Fergus Falls and Grand Rapids. Currently, Danielle and five others from the Gopher Gun Club are spending time in Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio to test themselves against the best shooters in the nation. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Erlynne Diebold Jul 24, 2009
Erlynne will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by John, her husband of over 55 years; children, Keith (Barb) Diebold of Grand Rapids, Minn. and Kim (Jeff) Holmberg of Annandale, Minn. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Edith Schrader Jul 20, 2009
Edith is survived by her three children, Thomas (Karen) of Anchorage, Alaska, Charles (Darlene) of Grand Rapids, Minn. and Marian (William) O'Connell of Middletown, R.I.; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Race for the Cure results Jul 15, 2009
123-Danielle Rosier, 22*, Grand Rapids, MN 29:13. 164-Dale Rosier, 45, Grand Rapids, MN 29:14. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Lawmaker: Michigan map isn't complete without U.P. Jul 15, 2009
CB Richard Ellis is the global leader (in terms of 2008 revenue) in commercial real estate services, with 3 00004000 0,000 employees and more than 300 offices worldwide including in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing. CB Richard Ellis strong statewide and global platform was integral to the States decision. (Fresno Bee)
Excelsior shuts out Hopkins Jul 14, 2009
Excelsior finished 4-1 in pool play after losing to Detroit Lakes and defeating Grand Rapids, Rapid City, S.D., and St. Louis Park. The team's overall record for the season is now 29-7. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
MRES gives BS II a boost9:49 am | (No comments posted.) Jul 14, 2009
to Grand Rapids, Minn. Known as the CapX2020 project, the new lines will bring a needed upgrade to northern Minnesota, the companies say. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Obituaries for Wednesday, July 8, 2009 Jul 8, 2009
sons, Mike Przytarski and spouse of Grand Rapids, Minn. and Rick Przytarski and spouse of Stockton, Minn. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Game On! blog Jul 5, 2009
(94), Grand Rapids, Mich. (93) and Richmond, Va. (USA Today -- Sports)
Minnesota News Jul 5, 2009
Funerals are being held Friday and Saturday for two church youth group leaders who drowned while rescuing a boy struggling in Pokegama Lake in Grand Rapids. After a deadly Memorial Day weekend on Minnesota roads, authorities are stepping up patrols for drunken drivers over the Independence Day holiday. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Minn. increases DWI patrols for July 4 weekend Jul 4, 2009
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says law enforcement will target impaired drivers in 13 counties, including the Twin Cities metro area and in and around St. Cloud, Mankato, Duluth, Faribault, Brainerd and Grand Rapids. Eight motorists were killed in crashes over last year's July 4 holiday, with alcohol-related crashes accounting for five of the deaths. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
2 bodies recovered from Pokegama Lake Jun 30, 2009
Sheriff's Chief Deputy Terry Snyder said a fisherman reported the incident Sunday afternoon at about 5:30 p.m. Emergency personnel sent to the scene recovered the body of 30-year-old Nathan Randall Junker of Grand Rapids about 6 p.m. The body of a second man 63-year-old Albert John Hermiston of Grand Rapids was recovered Monday night. Snyder estimated winds were at speeds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts of 40 to 45 mph at the time, causing large waves on the lake. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Sales tax cash will keep Minnesota forest wild Jun 29, 2009
The Blandin land consists of large chunks around Grand Rapids and Hibbing and smaller pieces scattered in seven northern counties. It looks wild, although it has been logged before. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Irish Rock Band 'The Answer' to Open for AC/DC's Return to North America - Itinerary Kicks Off July 28 Jun 27, 2009
July 28 Gillette Stadium Foxborough , MA Supporting AC/DC w/ Anvil July 30 Rock n Roll Hotel Washington DC Headlining July 31 Giants Stadium East Rutherford, NJ Supporting AC/DC w/ Anvil Aug 1 Kyhber Pass Philadelphia, PA Headlining Aug 2 Times Union Arena Albany, NY Supporting AC/DC Aug 4 Grog Cleveland, OH Headlining Aug 6 Greenfield Stadium Moncton, NB Canada Supporting AC/DC Aug 8 Olympic Stadium Montreal, QC Canada Supporting AC/DC Aug 10 Scotiabank Arena Ottawa, QC Canada Supporting AC/DC... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
William D. Hanson Jun 27, 2009
He is survived by his wife, Gayle; three sons, Ryan Hanson, of Owatonna, William E. (Erin) Hanson, of Bloomington, and Curtis (Nicole Evans) Hanson, of Crosby; three daughters, Anna Hanson, of Ironton, Denise (Julian) Aggerback, of Australia, and Jean Marie Hanson, of Deerwood; one brother, Conrad (Myrtle) Hanson, of Grand Rapids; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. He is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Albert, Fred "Pat," Robert, David and Elmer "Jigs;" and four sisters,... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Up with 'perfect plan' Jun 26, 2009
When Struss attended an Up with People concert in Grand Rapids at age 3, she reached out to an Up with People participant interacting with the audience who took Struss' hands and brought her on stage, where Struss danced and sang into the microphone, her mother said. "Anna was born to dance and sing," Jayne Struss said. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
'Bogeyman,' Scott elicit oohs, ahs Jun 25, 2009
" Scott, a native of Ontario, was enjoying Tuesday's hot and humid conditions as the Wild tour visited Grand Rapids before Brainerd. "This is the first time I'm doing this," he said. "It's been great. I like coming up to northern Minnesota. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Edward H. Lehrke Jun 25, 2009
He was a member of the Cuyuna Range Masonic Lodge No. 276, Crosby, past master of Grand River Lodge No. 34, Grand Rapids, Mich. Order of the Eastern Star, Crosby, and past patron Peninsular Chapter No. 65, Grand Rapids, Mich ... two daughters, Karen (Bill) Winegar, Grand Rapids, Mich. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Lighthouse run Jun 19, 2009
Grand Rapids at Portland, 9 p.m.. Florida at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Mich. great-grandmothers become bowling champions Jun 19, 2009
Emma Dausman, 86, left, and Judy Conner, 69, pose at Clique Bowling Lanes in Grand Rapids, Mich ... (AP Photo/The Grand Rapids Press, Lance Wynn) ... Two great-grandmothers from Grand Rapids have become state bowling champions. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Rural Mich. counties turn failing roads to gravel Jun 16, 2009
"We were throwing good money into bad roads," said Randy Stearns, managing director of the road commission headquartered about 50 miles northeast of Grand Rapids. "It had to stop.". (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Cirrus, UND ordered to pay $14.5M Jun 6, 2009
The lawsuit centered around allegations that Cirrus and the University failed to appropriately train Gary Prokop, a Grand Rapids, Minn. resident who was piloting a Cirrus-made plane when it crashed in Minnesota, how to use flight instruments. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Minn. jury awards $16M in crash of Cirrus plane Jun 6, 2009
LOADING Jun 06, 2009 - 04:05:02 CDT GRAND RAPIDS, Minn ... Both men were from Grand Rapids ... Prokop was active in economic development in Grand Rapids; Kosak had served on the United Way and YMCA boards. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Tyson Announces Cross Country/Track Recruiting Class May 30, 2009
Patrick Richie joins the Bulldogs from Grand Rapids ... He was named the cross country runner of the year by the Grand Rapids News Tribune. (Gozags.com)
Melon City Criterium draws elite racers to Muscatines Weed Park May 25, 2009
Derek Graham, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, Bissell/ABG Cycling Club. 26. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Winifred Brodeen May 22, 2009
She attended a one-room country school in Moose Park Township, completed high school in Grand Rapids in 1929, and after two years at Bemidji State College, graduated from there with a teaching certificate in 1932. After college, she taught school for 10 years in Walker, Minn. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
