Willow River News

Mayor Proclaims Veterans Day Whereas the President of the United States has asked that November 11, 1959 be observed as Veterans Day, the day on which we salute citizens who have exemplified the highest tradition of citizenship by serving in defense of this nation, 25 years ago Do you know these things? Where is the largest Red Pine in the State? ...

Frontpage -> Features -> Headline stories -> Veterans honored at annual dinner in Sturgeon Lake Youth dressed in military attire, crafted by longtime area volunteer Helen Grutkoski, take center staageduring the 7th annual Honoring Veterans Supper on November 2 at St.

A person is dead in a one vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 35, near Willow River.

Frontpage -> Features -> Lifestyles -> First graders take an adventure in "backyard" Willow River teacher Erin Nordstrom and first graders greet Smokey the Bear, who made a final appearance before hibernating during an October 14 field trip to the DNR station in Sandstone.

To the Editor: I'd like to congratulate Peggy Sue's Cafe in Willow River for receiving the Small Employer of the Year award from the Minnesota State Council on Disability.

Frontpage -> Features -> Headline stories -> Willow River youth take-off on a field trip Willow River School elementary students took a tour of the Hinckley Airport on October 14 during a field trip that focused on their neighborhood and weather discoveries.

First off I would like to thank all of those in the local communities who have purchased Cub Scout Popcorn in the past few weeks.

Floats from Moose Lake & Willow River High Schools meander down the streets of Moose Lake on October 14 for the annual Homecoming parade.

Austin Jacobson and Peggy Stepan were chosen as homecoming king and queen at Willow River High School during the coronation ceremony on October 9. King's court includes: Cody Gibson, Austin Gordon, and Shane Rehbein.

Frontpage -> Commentary -> Editorial -> Does the Willow River board speak for the people? Consideration appears to have ended over consolidating school districts in the area.

Peggy Sue's Cafe in Willow River received the Small Employer of the Year Award at the annual Minnesota State Council on Disability annual awards luncheon Monday in Duluth.

King and Queen candidates for homecoming week recently announced at both Willow River and Moose Lake Schools.

Frontpage -> Features -> Lifestyles -> Students Score Touchdown with Farmersa Market Sporting every kind of late season vegetable in bright reds, greens, oranges, and yellows, Willow River seventh graders held a Farmersa Market at a September Rebelsa game as a class fundraiser.A Teachers and advisors Becky Tischer and Carol Jelinek thank the ...

Frontpage -> Commentary -> Editorial -> Reminder: school boards are a voice of and for the people At what point are we to hold local elected or appointed officials accountable for their actions that are relative to their position of power? More importantly, at what point are our public servants to openly hold themselves accountable for their ...

Frontpage -> Features -> Headline stories -> Willow River board holds special meeting out of district The Willow River School Board met for a special meeting on Saturday morning, September 26 in Tamarack at the residence of Superintendent Lynette Maas, to discuss a host of topics related to the school district in general.

Pine County Public Health will offer free H1N1 vaccinations to Pine County citizens.

Twila Iverson of Isle visitedCarol Simonson on Tues. & on Wed. Joann Hrubes of Willow River brought lunch out to Carol & enjoyed lunch & a nice visit together& on Sat.

The world welcomed Logan William Radzak on September 22, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake.

Adam Ronald Beier was born on September 17th, 2009. The proud parents are Bobbi and Doug Jo Beier of Willow River, Minnesota.

Offered The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will be offering a 55+ Driver Improvement Course on the following days: October 6th & 7th 5:00pm to 9:00pm Lake Superior College New Bldg.