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You're Invited... BIG SING 2007

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Video story features footage from the 1988 Winnipeg International Big Sing

The Cold Spring Area Maennerchor marks its 70th anniversary with the planning of a BIG SING Concert.  The BIG SING is a joint concert among 12 male choruses - 350 male voices - from Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota, who come together to sing together.  This year the BIG SING will be held 7 pm Saturday, April 28, in St. John's Abbey on the campus of St. John's University."Click Here!" To Take A Tour Of The Abbey

Early Years Maennerchor Members (click photo to enlarge)

Since 1981, the Cold Spring Area Maennerchor (Maennerchor means "Men's Chorus" in German) has been a member of the Associated Male Choruses of America (AMCA) which is a national organization of male choruses.  The Maennerchor is a part of the Upper Midwest District of the AMCA involving choirs from such places as Rochester, MN; Eau Claire, WI; Jamestown, ND; Grand Rapids, MN and many other cites. 

Maennerchor in German vests 1992 (click photo to enlarge)

Each year a different choir plays host to this weekend long event including a variety of activities for the choirs, their members and their wives.  The culmination of the weekend is the joint "BIG SING" concert held Saturday night open to the public.  This will be the first time that the Cold Spring Area Maennerchor has sponsored this esteemed event and is honored to bring it to the people of central Minnesota.

Maennerchor 1999 Marshall, MN BIG SING (click photo to enlarge)

The BIG SING concert includes many numbers by the massed choruses singing together and several solo numbers by select choirs.  A special attraction this year will include a selection sung by a festival choir comprised of a few members from each representative choir.  The grand finale of the evening will be the singing of the "Hallelujah Chorus" by F. Handel, accompanied by the magnificent St. John's Abbey pipe organ.

Cold Spring Maennerchor Christmas concert,  Melrose, MN  2002  (click photo to enlarge)

A few choice seats are still available for the concert.  Tickets are $20 each and can be ordered online at www.BIGSING2007.com .  You can also mail your check payable to the Cold Spring Maennerchor to:

Cold Spring Maennerchor
P.O. BOX 353
Cold Spring, MN  56320

We look forward to seeing you at the BIG SING concert!

TO LEARN MORE...
MAENNERCHOR Christmas Dinner & Song Nights
Annual Maennerchor Pancake Breakfast
Cold Spring Area Maennerchor Website
Associated Male Chorues of America Website

Clara (Kascht) Backes * Obituary

Age 95

Richmond

November 11, 1911- March 30, 2007

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Clara (Kascht) Backes, age 95, who died Friday at the Assumption Nursing home.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond (151 Oakwood Ave. S.E.).  Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by a rosary with the Golden Smiles, Catholic Aid Association and Christian Women at 4:30 p.m.

"CLICK HERE!" To See Clara's Complete Memorial

ROCORI @ State Tournament vs Spring Lake Park Highlights

FIRST HALF HIGHLIGHTS

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It's the final game of the season for the ROCORI Boys Basketball team against the Spring Lake Park Panthers.  The winner of this game takes home the State Tournament 3rd Place Trophy.  In the first half ROCORI was led by their group of standout seniors. It was a game where the fans would watch their 6 seniors put on the ROCORI stripes for the last time. It was a great way to say goodbye to one of the best teams ever in the "Land of ROCORI".
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SECOND HALF HIGHLIGHTS

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In the second half of the third place game, the Spartans would build a huge lead and take out their seniors one last time. It was a fun game and a sad game as well. It was tough to watch this group of seniors for the last time but they put on a show and made us remember how great and special this year was.

"CLICK HERE!" To See More Game Highlights, Photos & Stats

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2006-2007 DigElogROCORI Game Hightlights... THE ROAD TO STATE!

ROCORI Boys BB - HOME OPENER vs Tech
ROCORI Boys BB vs Sauk Rapids-Rice
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Sartell
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Brainerd
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Bemidji
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Willmar
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs St. Cloud Apollo
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Little Falls 
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Monticello
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs St. Cloud Tech
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Sauk Rapids/Rice
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Fergus Falls 
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Alexandria
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs St. Cloud Apollo
ROCORI BBB Postseason vs Little Falls
ROCORI BBB Postseason vs Park Rapids
ROCORI BBB Postseason vs Willmar
ROCORI BBB State Tourney vs St. Michael/Albertville
ROCORI BBB State Tourney vs St. Thomas Academy

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Special thanks to Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union who sponsored this story.   The Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Cold Spring is proud to support the rich tradition of ROCORI athletics and the contribution it makes to student development.  At the Central Mn Federal Credit Union, all ROCORI athletes are Champions in our community.
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Planet MARS Flyover

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Did you ever dream of traveling to a near by planet and soaring over it like a bird?  Do you enjoy the fabulous photos that have come back from the rovers that are exploring the surface of Mars at this very moment?  This video provides a dramatic virtual flyover of NASA's two Mars rover landing sites and was created using 3D imagery from the agency's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO).  The images were made using the most powerful camera ever sent to another planet.  So sit back, put your feet up, and enjoy a tour of both the Mars Victoria crater site and the rugged Columbia hills area.

ROCORI @ State Tournament vs St. Thomas Academy Game Highlights

SECOND ROUND IN STATE TOURNAMENT PLAY
1st Half Highlights

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It's the second round of the 2007 State Boys Basketball Tournament.  This game pits the #1 rated St. Thomas Academy against the #2 ROCORI Spartans.  It was a back and forth first half battle. Every time ROCORI has played St. Thomas Academy we have been witness to a great game. This game was no different as both teams would build leads, fell behind and stormed back. In the first half ROCORI would lead the first 17 minutes and then loose it in the final minute back to St. Thomas. Justin Stommes and Derek Eisenschenk each had a good half to lead the Spartan boys.
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2nd Half Highlights  ROCORI vs St.Thomas Academy

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The second half was, for a time, one to remember. Everything was going great for ROCORI. They were making their shots, playing great defense, and built a big lead. The last 6 minutes, however, was one to forget. Aaseth would foul out and ROCORI fell into a dry spell on offense. The Cadets would go on and beat ROCORI at the buzzer but the boys deserved to hold their heads up as they played a great game.

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2006-2007 DigElogROCORI Game Hightlights... THE ROAD TO STATE!

ROCORI Boys BB - HOME OPENER vs Tech
ROCORI Boys BB vs Sauk Rapids-Rice
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Sartell
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Brainerd
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Bemidji
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Willmar
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs St. Cloud Apollo
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Little Falls 
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Monticello
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs St. Cloud Tech
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Sauk Rapids/Rice
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Fergus Falls 
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Alexandria
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs St. Cloud Apollo
ROCORI BBB Postseason vs Little Falls
ROCORI BBB Postseason vs Park Rapids
ROCORI BBB Postseason vs Willmar
ROCORI BBB State Tourney vs St. Michael/Albertville

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Special thanks to Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union who sponsored this story.   The Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Cold Spring is proud to support the rich tradition of ROCORI athletics and the contribution it makes to student development.  At the Central Mn Federal Credit Union, all ROCORI athletes are Champions in our community.
See Other Central Mn Federal Credit Union Sponsored Stories

Central MN Fed Credit Union Website

 

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ROCORI vs Saint Michael Game Highlights

FIRST ROUND GAME @ STATE TOURNAMENT
1st Half Highlights

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ROCORI boys basketball made another trip to the State Tournament this past week. It was a successful week as the boys would prove their excellence. The quarterfinal game was against St. Michael-Albertville. The Spartans would cruise to a huge first half lead behind the sharpshooting of Justin Udermann and Chad Aaseth.

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2nd Half Highlights

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In the second half of the State Quarterfinal game, ROCORI's Justin Stommes would start to get going. When it was all over, the starting five for ROCORI accounted for 60 of the Team's 67 points. It was a great game and for the first time since 2001 the boys would be playing in the next round of the tournament on tv.

"CLICK HERE!" To See Other First Game State Tournament Highlights/Photos

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2006-2007 DigElogROCORI Game Hightlights... THE ROAD TO STATE!

ROCORI Boys BB - HOME OPENER vs Tech
ROCORI Boys BB vs Sauk Rapids-Rice
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Sartell
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Brainerd
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Bemidji
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Willmar
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs St. Cloud Apollo
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Little Falls 
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Monticello
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs St. Cloud Tech
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Sauk Rapids/Rice
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Fergus Falls 
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs Alexandria
ROCORI Boys Basketball vs St. Cloud Apollo
ROCORI BBB Postseason vs Little Falls
ROCORI BBB Postseason vs Park Rapids
ROCORI BBB Postseason vs Willmar

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Special thanks to Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union who sponsored this story.   The Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Cold Spring is proud to support the rich tradition of ROCORI athletics and the contribution it makes to student development.  At the Central Mn Federal Credit Union, all ROCORI athletes are Champions in our community.
See Other Central Mn Federal Credit Union Sponsored Stories

Central MN Fed Credit Union Website

 

The History of Michael Jordan

PART ONE

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In the "Land Of ROCORI" if you have been a middle school student or parent in recent years, you'll know only too well about the National History Day project the kids do each year.  7th graders are given the task of doing a major research project about an important individual or event in the history of our country.

At our home, our son Samuel was involved with the process this year and this past weekend he competed at the Regional History Day Project competition.  I must admit, the entire process reminded me of the first big research paper I did in Freshman English at the University of Mn a few light years ago.  Come to think of it, I don't know that I have done anything close to that ever since.

PART TWO

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After weeks of research in books, magazines, and online, and the writing of a series of process and progress reports, in the end each student in the entire 7th grade at ROCORI Middle School puts together their project as a written, visual and spoken presentation.  This entire process has become a well recognized milestone for ROCORI parents based on the trials and tribulations it can create as parents encourage, entice and sometimes arm twist their children to get through all the steps of this monumental project.

Samuel's project was about the legendary college and professional basketball player Michael Jordan.  If you're like me, you'll be pleasantly surprised and will enjoy reliving the magical years of Jordan's career.   Like all stories of life, there are the highs and the lows.  I think you'll agree, Samuel does a wonderful job of pulling it all together in this historical presentation.  Needless to say, my wife Bette and I are very proud of the work he did here...  but more importantly, he tells a story that leaves of legacy for all of us to remember.

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See "Herb Brooks" History Day story done last year by Aaron Teal & Joe Grotson.
"CLICK HERE" To See HERB BROOKS Story.

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Celebrating Our 500th DigElogROCORI Story

This past weekend with the ROCORI Third Place Basketball story we published our 500th story since September 1, 2005.  Thank you for being a part of it all!

ROCORI Boys Basketball Team Wins 3rd At State!

ROCORI vs SPRING LAKE PARK
@ Concordia University (Gangelhoff Center)

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THE THRILL OF VICTORY!

Rocori emerged as victor in the Class AAA third-place game, in its third consecutive appearance in the State Boys Basketball tournament. The no. 2-ranked Spartans played their game by defeating the Panthers of Spring Lake Park 61-44. After establishing a early lead six minutes into the first half, they poored on the coals and remained ahead the entire game.  This included a 12-point run during the final 5 minutes of the game.

The Spartans shot 63.6% at the free throw line and did not give up any free throw opportunities to the Panthers. Justin Stommes, who will be headed to Eastern Kentucky to play college ball this fall, led the charge with his 15 points, while teammate Aaron Burtzel added 12 points with a team-high eight rebounds.

This was Coach Bob Brink's 850th win, maintaining his position as the second winningest Boys Basketball coach in the State.

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Special thanks to Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union who sponsored this story.   The Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Cold Spring is proud to support the rich tradition of ROCORI athletics and the contribution it makes to student development.  At the Central Mn Federal Credit Union, all ROCORI athletes are Champions in our community.
See Other Central Mn Federal Credit Union Sponsored Stories

Central MN Fed Credit Union Website