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Combine Explodes South Of Cold Spring 3:00 PM Today

Black smoke filled the sky this afternoon about 3:00 pm when a combine exploded out in the middle of a field south of Cold Spring. No word on if anyone was hurt during the accident. Local fire departments had the fire out in about 45 minutes.

Fire was originally incorrectly called in as being north of Cold Spring... listen to this police band recording made at exactly 3:15 pm today.
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Thanks to the new DigElog ROCORI 2.0 network, the facts to this story were further clarified by a family member of the farm where the accident took place.  Here is the exchange that took place on DigEogROCORI FACEBOOK Edition

 

The combine-chopper caught on fire this afternoon somewhere around 3:00 pm.  No one was hurt, but the piece of machinery is destroyed along with some nearby freshly cut hay.  Special thanks to Liz Krueger who witnessed the fire and whose dad and uncle were both at the scene when the fire took place.  Thank you Liz for filling in the blanks to this story and for making citizen journalism in the "Land Of ROCORI" alive and well.

ROCORI Battles Cathedral in Softball Subsection Championship

After cruising through the first two rounds of the subsection playoffs, ROCORI was faced with their biggest challenge of the postseason in drawing the St Cloud Cathedral Crusaders. The Spartans sent junior pitcher Chelsey Stang to the mound, and she was brilliant, pitching 10 innings of one-run ball. However, ROCORI was unable to capitalize on their opportunities with runners in scoring position. Ultimately the Spartans fell to Cathedral 2-1. Watch all of the highlights from this fantastic game and be sure to tune in to DigElog ROCORI for more highlights from the Spartans’ softball team.

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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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Do you watch You Tube?  Do you have a Facebook account?  Do you know how to twitter?  Now you can enjoy DigElog ROCORI stories wherever you hang out on the internet.

Do you watch You Tube?  Do you have a Facebook account?  Do you know how to twitter?  Now you can enjoy DigElog ROCORI stories wherever you hang out on the internet.

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Gopher Sneaks onto Field During Whacky Night of Softball

May 21, 2009
Eden Valley, MN

In a night that featured over 16 innings of softball for the Spartans, the craziest moment was not related to softball at all. During the top half of the 5th inning against Paynesville, a pocket gopher ran out onto the field. Both Stacy Svihel and Brian Athmann attempted to rescue the frisky gopher as the ROCORI bench erupted with laughter. This is a must see highlight!

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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.

Learn More About CENTRAL MN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

NEW! CMFCU Online Banking with RECURRING TRANSFERS / eALERTS

ROCORI Spartans Beat Minnewaska Lakers 13 - 3 in Subsection Playoffs

After putting together a remarkable season in 2008, the ROCORI Spartans softball team looked to advance further into the playoffs in 2009. In the second round of the subsection playoffs, the Spartans matched up against Minnewaska. Both teams were scoreless after an inning, but the Spartans jumped on top in the second after a sacrifice fly by Shaunte Dwyer. The game was back and forth through the middle innings until ROCORI busted the game open in the fifth as they went on to win 13-3 in six innings. Be sure to watch all of the highlights and stay tuned for the highlights from the Spartans extra-innings thriller against St. Cloud Cathedral.


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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.

Learn More About CENTRAL MN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

NEW! CMFCU Online Banking with RECURRING TRANSFERS / eALERTS

ROCORI 7th & 8th Graders Plant Along Cold Spring Creek

As part of a community effort, the ROCORI Middle School has teamed up with Assumption Community to help the Stearns County Watershed District plant along Cold Spring Creek. In this story, you'll hear from 7th grade science teacher, Pete Spengler as he tells us about the gardening efforts his students are involved in. Spengler feels that often teenagers are viewed as more of a nuisance than a help to the community. This is a way for kids to give back and show that they truly care about the Land of ROCORI.

In this story, you will also hear from Tony Nathe, an independent consultant at Assumption Community. Nathe is involved with the Walk n’ Wheel Loop project at Assumption as well as many other collaborative community programs. This week, DigElog ROCORI proudly recognizes Assumption Community as our ROCORI Business of the Week.

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Daniel J. Steichen * OBITUARY

Age 61

Pearl Lake

September 14, 1947 – May 26, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pearl Lake, MN for Daniel J. Steichen, age 61, who died at home in the early morning, following a three year battle with prostate cancer. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Parish Cemetery, Pearl Lake.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring.  Parish Prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening at the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring.

SEE DANIEL'S COMPLETE MEMORIAL

DigElog ROCORI Legacy Story- Memorial Day 2007

2007... The Sauk Rapids Marching Band and many others gathered in remembrance of their loved ones who have fallen in combat. It was a lovely day. Many gathered to listen to dignitaries and veterans talk about their experiences and what this day means to them.

Blue Heron Hosts 2nd Annual Old Glory Run Dinner

May 15, 2009
Cold Spring, MN


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On Friday May 15, 2009 members of the ROCORI community welcomed sponsors and special guests to the Blue Heron Restaurant in Cold Spring. Curt Karls spoke to the attendees and he introduced the past and present Minnesota Commanders of the Disabled American Veterans. All proceeds from the Old Glory Run are donated to the DAV.

Past Commander Dean R. Ascheman (2008-2009) and present Commander Al Holtan spoke to the crowd, and they had the great honor of introducing the National Commander of the DAV who was in attendance for the weekend festivities, Commander Raymond E. Dempsey. Dempsey spoke briefly to the crowd and gave thanks to all who are involved with this great event. Be sure to tune in to DigElog ROCORI for much more coverage from the 2nd annual Old Glory Run!

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