Nisswa News

The Minnesota High Tech Association, in partnership with LifeScience Alley and Enterprise Minnesota, celebrated Minnesota's status as a hub for technology innovation with the 2009 Tekne Awards on Oct.

Mike Spielman wanted to returned to the lakes area after running heavy equipment out west, including work in a gold mine.

The Minnesota tech community gathered at the Minneapolis Convention Center Thursday night to celebrate and honor a year in innovation.

Gilbert Ponsness, 80, of Lake Shore, Minn., formerly of Fort Dodge, passed away Tuesday, Oct.

What cone shop sells the largest amount of Kemps Ice Cream in the state of Minnesota? No, it's not in the Twin Cities.

Becky Tulenchik has joined the artistic team at Belle Cheveux Salon and Spa in the Northland Center in Nisswa.

The speech team's season is just around the corner, and Pequot Lakes speech students are gearing up by scaring people.

Keith Clarke of Nisswa and Mike Spielman of Pequot Lakes have opened K&M Repair in Nisswa.

October is an exciting time for 4-H clubs because it's the start of the new 4-H year.

The Central Lakes Rotary Club is taking orders for Rotary Roses, available in red or lollipop, at a cost of $18 a dozen.

The festivities will begin with a cocktail hour and silent auction at 6 p.m. Seating for the multi-course dinner and performance will be at 7 p.m., and the winners of the silent auction will be announced throughout the evening.

Molly Gerber is the new executive director of the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce. Gerber, Baxter, started Monday, Sept.

The County Board, at their September 22, 2009 County Board meeting, appointed Timothy V. Bray as County Engineer effective October 28, 2009.

Patriot Pride is a positive behavior support program that recognizes students in grade 6-12 for making good choices.

"Put your hands on your hips," said Mary Abendroth who, with her husband Paul Wilson, interacted with the third graders taught by Eric Koep and Gail Guse.

Maurice Karst of Pequot Lakes won a $50,000 prize on the $10 Mega Monopoly game from the Minnesota State Lottery on Sept.

Jennifer Miller was a skeptic when she first sought out a hypnotist to help her with chronic back pain.

Before you know it the hottest cool water action will be here and gone and won't last forever, especially here in the Northland.

Pine River Heritage Days are set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12 and will be full of offerings.

The Nisswa Chamber of Commerce is looking ahead to fall with plans for the Nisswa Fall Festival and Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge.