Newspaper/Resource Search
| Name |
Subject |
Categories |
Source |
Date |
Pg |
Col |
| Cemeteries |
Mount Hope (Photo) |
Cemeteries |
Chaska Herald |
8/15/1996 |
1 |
1 - 6 |
| Riesgraf, Robert & Pearl (photo) |
50th Wedding Anniv |
Marriage Records |
Chaska Herald |
8/29/1996 |
7 |
4 |
| Riesgraf, Tammy |
marriage |
Social Life & Customs: Weddings |
Chaska Herald |
10/3/1996 |
7 |
3 |
| Mudder, Barbara |
Birth mother dies in 2 car accident. Two sons suffered minor injuries |
|
cnn |
1/16/1997 |
8 |
3 |
| Schmitz, Carol Ann of NYA |
Marries Jay Bennett Simner of Rochester, NY - (photo). |
|
Norwood Young America Times |
1/23/1997 |
6 |
2 |
| Harbo, Gary |
Has a series of children's books and was at Central Elementary to show how to draw cartoons in different forms. - (photo) |
|
Norwood Young America Times |
3/6/1997 |
1 |
1-4 |
| 76% Support a tax to Improve Libraries and |
Add computers for Public use. |
|
Waconia Patriot |
4/10/1997 |
1 |
2 |
| 76% Support a tax to Improve Libraries and |
Add computers for Public use. |
|
Waconia Patriot |
4/10/1997 |
5 |
5 |
| Menzel, Kevin J. |
Was transported to HCMC with injuries after collision with train on Tacoma Ave. & 212. |
|
Norwood Young America Times |
4/17/1997 |
1 |
1 |
| Vriesen, Calvin Dr. Formerly of Hamburg |
Obituary |
|
Norwood Young America Times |
5/15/1997 |
9 |
3-4 |
| Bierle, Don Ph.d |
Exec. Director of H. I. S. Ministeries Author : "Surprised by Faith" |
|
Waconia Patriot |
6/5/1997 |
8 |
1 |
| Heuer, Tammy |
Received Award of Excellence plaque of the Mpls. Legal Secretaries Association. |
|
Norwood Young America Times |
6/5/1997 |
8 |
3 |
| Forner, Don |
"Grandpas Daily Book of Memories"- rememberences |
|
Family tree shelf |
6/17/1997 |
0 |
0 |
| Riesgraf, Jerry & Pam |
Birth of Nicole Catherine Riesgraf |
Reference Sources: Birth Records |
Chaska Herald |
7/17/1997 |
17 |
|
| Riesgraf, Wayne Mathew |
Obituary (Photo) |
Reference Sources: Death Records |
Chaska Herald |
8/7/1997 |
8 |
|
| Sister Theresa Even (Notre Dame Principal) |
Plans "Creative Living Series" at Bernard's Church |
|
Waconia Patriot |
9/4/1997 |
8 |
1 |
| NYA Schools |
The 2nd of 3rd series on results on the developmental assets survey given to 6-12th graders. - (with graph) |
|
Norwood Young America Times |
10/23/1997 |
1 |
1-5 |
| NYA Schools |
The 2nd of 3rd series on results on the developmental assets survey given to 6-12th graders. |
|
Norwood Young America Times |
10/23/1997 |
3 |
1-3 |
| Wampach, Frank (Fr.) |
New Priest glad to be Close to home |
|
ccn (photo) |
11/20/1997 |
1 |
1-3 |
| 3 Cities agree on Fire Boundaries |
Minnetrista, Mound and St. Boni |
|
Waconia Patriot (Extra Vol.3, # 11) |
12/4/1997 |
3 |
3 |
| Dakota Rail Collided with Semi in Mayer. |
No injuries - w/pic |
|
Norwood Young America Times |
1/15/1998 |
1 |
2-3 |
| Clarke, William Kevin |
Marries - Jean Marie Vanloy of Lucan (Photo) |
Reference Sources: Marriage Records |
Chaska Herald |
5/14/1998 |
28 |
|
| Storms, Rachel |
Marries - Ray Olson of Champlin (Photo) |
Reference Sources: Marriage Records |
Chaska Herald |
5/21/1998 |
16 |
|
| Bongard Creameries |
Have signed a agreement resolving past alleged violations from the MPCA. |
|
Norwood Young America Times |
6/18/1998 |
1 |
6 |
| Bongard Creameries |
Have signed a agreement resolving past alleged violations from the MPCA. |
|
Norwood Young America Times |
6/18/1998 |
16 |
6 |
| Seltz, Carl Gustav & Magdalena (nee: Hill) |
Family Memories: 'Waconia, the Farm on the Corner' |
|
File Drawer G-2 |
7/31/1998 |
0 |
0 |
| Riesgraf, Linda |
Angels behind the scene (Photo) |
Children & Youth: Teens |
Chaska Herald |
8/27/1998 |
1 |
|
| Riesgraf, Brenna |
Gradurated from Mn. School of Business |
Education: Vocational Schools |
Chaska Herald |
10/22/1998 |
11 |
|
| Matheson, Heidi |
Marries Luke Wolter of NYA - (photo) |
|
Norwood Young America Times |
11/26/1998 |
8 |
1-2 |
| Riesgrap, Dean |
Died - Obituary |
Reference Sources: Death Records |
Chaska Herald |
1/21/1999 |
6 |
3 |
| McLeary, Patricia Kay |
Local woman marries, dies and gives birth in one day. |
|
Norwood Young America Times |
12/16/1999 |
2 |
3-4 |
| Bongards Creameries |
Build up of gas caused an explosion. Several buildings damaged or destroyed. - (Looking Back-30 yrs. ago) |
|
Norwood Young America Times |
12/30/1999 |
2 |
6 |
| Linder, Val |
Lives in three Centuries (photo) |
|
Carver County News |
1/20/2000 |
2 |
1-5 |
| Thompson, Ronald |
Charges of five counts of burglary & connection with nine area rural burglaries & break-ins. - (photo) |
Law & Justice: Crime: Robbery & Theft |
Norwood Young America Times |
3/16/2000 |
1 |
3-6 |
| Riley, Valentine |
Charges of five counts of burglary & connection with nine area rural burglaries & break-ins. - (photo) |
Law & Justice: Crime: Robbery & Theft |
Norwood Young America Times |
3/16/2000 |
1 |
3-6 |
| DeVries, Vemon Darrell |
Died - Obituary |
Reference Sources: Death Records |
Chaska Herald |
3/23/2000 |
6 |
2 |
| Carlson, Nancy Ann (nee: Priess) |
Funeral |
|
Chaska Herald |
3/30/2000 |
6 |
2 |
| Riesgraf, Genevieve |
Died - Obituary |
Reference Sources: Death Records |
Chaska Herald |
5/11/2000 |
6 |
3 |
| Stelten, Fr. Anthony M., MFVA |
Will be ordained a Roman Catholic Priest (picture) |
|
Waconia Patriot |
6/1/2000 |
12 |
1 |
| Stelten, Fr. Anthony M., MFVA |
Will be ordained a Roman Catholic Priest (picture) |
|
Waconia Patriot |
6/1/2000 |
12 |
2 |
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Miller/Mueller
Bergman/Bergmann
Blocker/Plocher
Hemming/Henning
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