Friday, March 20 Sports Scores

Boys High School Basketball

Class 2A Section 8
Championship
Pelican Rapids 74, Crosby-Ironton 48

Class 1A Section 8
Championship
Cass Lake-Bena 96, Warren-Alvarado-Oslo 62

St. Cloud Bridge May Get a New Name

(AP) The residents of St. Cloud are considering names for the new bridge that's going up to replace the old DeSoto Bridge. Names under consideration include 10 choices--among them, retaining the name of DeSoto. The top two or three that are chosen will go to the City Council for a final decision.

Biden in St. Cloud Today

(AP) Vice President Joe Biden will be in St. Cloud today to hold a town-hall style meeting. The focus will be on ways the middle-class can benefit from the stimulus measure the President signed last month. All public tickets have been distributed.

A Salvation Army March Update

The Salvation Army in Brainerd announced that 10,028 pounds of food has been collected by its food shelf in the month of March. The goal has been set at 50,00 pounds for the month. All donations need to be received by Friday, April 3 to count towards the March Food Share. All monetary donations should be mared "Food Shelf." For more information, contact Salvation Army at 218-829-1120.

DFL'ers Don't Like Pawlenty's Plan

(AP) Criticism is coming from DFL Leaders regarding Governor Pawlenty's revised budget plan. They say it's not balanced. Pawlenty's plan restores some cuts, and relies on Federal Stimulus money--while avoiding tax increases.

Tuesday, March 17 Sports Scores

Boys High School Basketball
Grand Rapids 65, Cloquet 51
Braham 86, Mesabi East 79
Virginia 73, Mora 56
Crosby-Ironton 62, Pequot Lakes 44
Pelican Rapids 81, East Grand Forks 47
Isle 65, Northland 55 OT
Cass Lake-Bena 86, Red Lake 68

Todd County Sheriff's Office Reports a Roll-Over

According to the Todd County Sheriff's Office, at about 12:20 Sunday morning, Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one-vehicle roll-over on Highway 71, just south of Long Prairie. The driver, a resident of Long Prairie, was not injured in the crash. Her 2002 Chevy Trailblazer sustained heavy damage. Alcohol was a contributing factor in the crash, and charges are pending. The incident is still under investigation.

To Itemize, or Not to Itemize. . .That is the Question

Carrie Resh, Spokesperson for the IRS, said that one of the biggest questions for tax-payers is whether or not to itemize. Qualifying expenses include medical, mortgage interest, local and state taxes, charitable contributions, and casualty losses. It breaks down to whether or not your itemized expenses exceed your standard deduction. She said for more information, go to www.irs.gov

"Shake Your Shamrocks" a Success in Crosslake

Saturday, the 14th was the Annual Crosslake St. Patty's Day Celebration and Parade in Crosslake. Volunteer Organizer, Candy Hart, said that record numbers had turned out for the event. They had been expecting 7,000 to 8,000 folks to view the parade--but to the best of their knowledge, there were at least 10,000 attendees--and, perhaps as many as 14,000. Long-time parade go-er, Pearl Riska, said her family has made the St. Patty's Day Parade and celebration a family tradition and looks forward to it every year. K-Lakes is a proud sponsor of that event, and would like to thank Better Living Concepts for the Party Porch used for juding--and Houston Ford of Pine River for the excellent "ride" we used in the event. For more information on planned events in the lakes area, go to www.explorebrainerdlakes.com

Saturday, March 14, Sports Scores

Boys High School Basketball
Pierz 71, St. Cloud Cathedral 52
Braham 67, Rush City 62
Mora 65, Moose Lake/Willow River 62 OT
Crosby-Ironton 77, Roseau 62
Pequot Lakes 57, Warroad 45
Bertha-Hewitt 46, Swanville 33
Sebeka 70, Browerville 45
Upsala 78, Nevis 64
Isle 73, Barnum 65
Cass Lake-Bena 88, Clearbrook-Gonvick 71
Red Lake 74, Blackduck 60