Saturday High School Sports

BOYS BASKETBALL

Brainerd 73,  Buffalo  52
Grand Rapids  64, Zimmerman  56
Hermantown  65, Crosby-Ironton  64
Warroad  70, Park Rapids  53

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Chisago Lakes  76, Grand Rapids  63
Northland  55, Onamia  43
Warroad  56, Park Rapids  34

Body of Todd Co Woman Found

The body of a Todd County woman has been found near her home in Bruce Township.

The Todd County Sheriff's Office says Maryann Biskey was found about a quarter mile from her residence Thursday afternoon.  The incident is under investigation.

Biskey had been reported missing Wednesday afternoon. 

The woman was found following a search by the sheriff's office, Long Prairie Fire Department and a Minnesota State Patrol helicopter.  The MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting the investigation.

Thursday Night High School Scores

Boys Basketball:
Aitkin 45, Ogilvie 37
Cass Lake-Bena 95, Northome/Kelliher 68
Eagle Valley 70, Menahga 53
Henning 56, Verndale 54
Hill City 70, Greenway 45
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle 62, Sauk Centre 42
Pillager 71, Sebeka 56
Willmar 62, Brainerd 57

Girls Basketball:
Braham 71, Isle 70
Little Falls 60, Rocori 52
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle 57, Swanville 43
Onamia 57, Hinckley-Finlayson 18
Pequot Lakes 62, Perham 60
Pierz 53, Eden Valley-Watkins 48
Pine River-Backus 76, Blackduck 19
Royalton 56, Browerville 24
Sebeka 62, Park Rapids 26
Upsala 79, Eagle Valley 50

Wrestling:
Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale 47, Wadena-Deer Creek 29
Brainerd/Pillager 48, St. Cloud Tech 19
Pierz 36, Mora 31
Pierz 57, Albany 17
New York Mills 40, Royalton/Upsala 31
Royalton/Upsala 35, West Central 33

Boys Hockey:
Brainerd/Pillager/Pierz 7, River Lakes 2
Little Falls 6, Northern Lakes 0
Park Rapids/M/N/WHA 7, Bagley/Fosston 2
Detroit Lakes 3, Wadena-Deer Creek 1

Girls Hockey:
Detroit Lakes 2, Pequot Lakes 1
Grand Rapids/Greenway 2, Brainerd/Little Falls 1
River Lakes 7, LPGE/WDC 1

Gull Lake Ice Update From Crow Wing County Sheriff

The Crow Wing County Sheriff's office says they need about five more inches of ice before the annual Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza can be held on Gull Lake.

Sheriff Todd Dahl says several holes were drilled in the area Thursday where the tournament is to be held. The ice was consistently in the 11 inch range.

The goal is to have 16 inches of ice throughout the tournament area prior to the January 21st event. The long range forecast does not indicate extremely cold temperatures for our area, however they are hopeful that the ice requirements will be met.

The Sheriff says there is still open water on Gull Lake and to use extreme caution when venturing out on all area lakes.

B.P Radar Run Scrubbed

The Radar Run scheduled for Breezy Point's Ice Fest Saturday has become a casualty of the warm winter. 

The Pequot Lakes Brush Pilots made the decision to cancel the event Tuesday night after checking the ice.

Area DNR Conservation Officer  Nikki Shoutz tells KLKS News, it was neither thick enough or consistent enough to hold the event.

Shoutz says the ice in front of the resort is 11 inches thick, enough to host all the other events that are part of Ice Fest.

Septics Risk Freezing

The lack of snow cover is putting rural septic systems at risk this winter.

Dan Olson of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in Detroit Lakes says it could be trouble if we don’t get snow cover before temperatures really start to drop. Snow cover helps insulate septic systems and keep them from freezing.

Olson says steps can still be taken.  Place eight to twelve inches of straw, leaves, hay or other loose material over the pipes, septic tank and drain field.

Use water (the warmer the better) if you’re worried your septic system is starting to freeze. Spread out your laundry so you run one warm/hot load a day. Use the dishwasher and take hot baths. However, DO NOT leave water running all the time, as this will overload the system.

Repair any leaky plumbing fixtures or appliances.

If your septic system freezes, call a septic system professional. The M-P-C-A website includes a search tool for finding certified professionals in your area.

klobuchar Visits Baxter Business

MN Senator Amy Klobuchar is on a stop in the Brainerd Lakes Area today, as she visits several northern Minnesota communities, part of her ongoing “Made in America” economic tour.

This morning, Klobuchar is visiting LINDAR on Hastings Road in Baxter.

She then continues her tour in Park Rapids, Bemidji, Grand Rapids and Duluth.

Klobuchar’s “Made in America” tour is designed to showcase successful Minnesota businesses and job creation. Since late October, she has visited nearly 20 businesses across the state.

While in Baxter, Klobuchar is  touring LINDAR, a plastics thermoforming company that specializes in stock plastic containers and custom plastic parts for the paint sundry, food packaging, retail packaging, medical parts and packaging and custom industrial component markets.

Cravaack Screening Bill Signed by the President

The Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act, was signed into law by President Barack Obama. Sponsored by U.S. Representative Chip Cravaack (MN-8), the legislation requires the Transportation Security Administration to develop a separate screening process for military personnel flying on civilian aircraft.

“This is terrific news for our troops. An expedited, risk-based TSA screening process is the least we can do for our men and women in uniform and their families who sacrifice so much. It’s a privilege to see this bill pass through Congress and signed into law,” said Rep. Cravaack.

The legislation, endorsed by the U.S. Travel Association, moves toward a risk-based, intelligence-driven security screening system.

Tuesday Night High School Scores

Boys Hockey:
Fergus Falls 10, Wadena-Deer Creek 5
Little Falls 6, Prairie Centre Area 0
Northern Lakes 3, Park Rapids/M/N/WHA 2

Girls Hockey:
Fergus Falls 12, LPGE/WDC 0
Moorhead 6, Brainerd/Little Falls 1
Park Rapids Area 10, Morris/Benson Area 0
Pequot Lakes 4, Moose Lake Area 1

Boys Basketball:
Hill City 49, Cromwell 46

Girls Basketball:
Crosby-Ironton 58, Deer River 19
Pierz 60, Holdingford 42
Pine River-Backus 75, Northland 28
Staples-Motley 78, Pequot Lakes 52
Upsala 71, Isle 62

Wrestling:
Little Falls 45, Bemidji 27
Little Falls 61, Alexandia 12
Detroit Lakes 48, Wadena-Deer Creek 16
Pequot Lakes/Pine River-Backus 39, Detroit Lakes 32
Pequot Lakes/Pine River-Backus 58, Wadena-Deer Creek 13
Park Rapids 61, East Grand Forks/Sacred Heart 17
Thief River Falls 37, Park Rapids 27