Ashley Schmolke and Eric Zard announce their engagement. Parents are David Schmolke, Baxter, and LaVonne Schneider, Zimmerman, and Dr. Clark and Kathy Zard, Nisswa. A Dec. 29 wedding is planned at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa. Photos Ashley Schmolke and Eric Zard

THEFT - It was reported Friday that a trailer valued at $1,000 belonging to the Fifty Lakes Fire Department was stolen. David Schmolke reported the theft of a fish house valued at $3,200 from White Sand Lake.

...Minnesota-Duluth, run track and cross country, become athletic trainer Athlete she admires: Teammate Audree Goodew Parents: David Schmolke and LaVonne Halvorson "Ashley was in the fast heat (of the 400)," Schirmer said. "Basically, we talked about...