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Articles from the May 9, 2016 edition


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  • Man injured in Kimball roll-over

    Richard Jenkins|May 9, 2016

    KIMBALL Wis. - A Lake Nebagamon, Wis., man was injured in a roll-over accident on U.S. 2 near Little Finland in Kimball Saturday. Lance Richard Adolphson, 46, rolled his car, landing near the tree line, at approximately 5:59 p.m. Saturday, according to an ICSD report. The accident slowed traffic for approximately an hour. Adolphson was transported to Aspirus Grand View, according to the report, by Beacon Ambulance. No information was available regarding his condition....

  • Kimball Homemakers hold annual pie social, craft show

    Richard Jenkins|May 9, 2016

    KIMBALL, Wis - The Kimball Homemakers held its annual pie social and craft show at the Kimball Community Center Saturday. "We're full and we're doing well," said Mary Smith, the group's president. "Lunchtime is always a good time, get a little more foot traffic through." Along with delicious slices of homemade pie, Saturday's menu also featured homemade soups and barbecue sandwiches. The Kimball Homemakers have been around for 50 years, Smith said, and have probably been holding the social for...

  • Finnish-American Chorus offers Mother's Day concert

    Isabelle Kleinschmidt|May 9, 2016

    The National Finnish-American Festival Chorus preformed its annual Mother's Day Concert on Sunday at the Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood. Gary Schlais opened the concert with a few solo pieces on the accordion. Under direction of Gale Hellier, the chorus sang several traditional songs from Finland with a focus on giving thanks to mothers. Susan Kontny accompanied on the flute, while Sandy Rowoldt played the piano. Other soloists on the program included Dorothy Walesewicz on accordion and Susan...

  • Community Calendar

    May 9, 2016

    Monday, May 9 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. National Finnish American Board, 10 a.m., Little Finland, Kimball, Wis. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Beginning Finnish Language Class, 3 p.m., followed by Advanced Finnish Language at 4 p.m., Little Finland, Kimball, Wis. Young Authors and Illustrators Group, 3:30 p.m., Luther L. Wright Library. Grade 5-8. Chess Club, 4 p.m., Ironwood Carnegie Library. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace...

  • Gwen Marie Piotrowski

    May 9, 2016

    MARENISCO, Mich. — A celebration of life, remembering Gwen Marie Piotrowski, 52, of Marenisco, who died on April 2, 2016, will be held Saturday, May 14, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Marenisco Town Hall. Please join the family for lunch at 1 p.m. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, assisted the family with funeral arrangements....