--Morrison County Veterans Service Officer Kathy Marshik spoke on KLTF Party Line yesterday and wanted to thank all who have served our nation in the any branch of military service and those who continue to serve. Especially the Veterans who continue to give back at events, honor guard, working at the American Legions, VFW's, at parades, funerals and other forms of helping Veterans in need they deserve an a major thank you also for being unsung heroes to our nation. If you have questions on being a Veteran, benefits and other items regarding Veterans call Kathy at 320-632-0290.
--Also when Kathy Marshik was on KLTF yesterday she introduced her Aunt Carol and boyfriend Max from Texas. Max recently purchased the U.S. Bank building at Bank Square and with Kathy and Carol have started the process of sprucing it up inside. They are still in the beginning stages of what to do with it but would like to have office spaces like in the past when even Charles Lindbergh's father had a law office in that building, possibly an events type area downstairs for small parties or get togethers, and during the program thought up some other ideas. Max wants to also keep the historical heritage to the building which has been a main stay on the Bank Square corner. If you have ideas for the building or inquiry on office space reach out to Kathy Marshik for any questions on this.
--Also earlier this week on KLTF Party Line a new business Lakes Shirts will be coming to Little Falls later this month. They were here last month during a job fair and event. They are from Detroit Lakes and will be moving into the old Crestliner building by the end of the month. The manufacturing in bulk of t-shirts will start by hiring at least 30 employees with more in time as they expand. They are hosting a job interview event at Career Force in the Crestliner building and if you want to inquire about working at Lakes Shirts they can be reached via the website blue84.com.
--Sartell, St. Cloud Police and the U.S Post Offices in Central Minnesota are sending out a warning the postal pirates are stealing packages from door steps and by mailboxes again. They ask if you are receiving a package to either have someone at the residence when it is dropped off or contact your local post office to hold the package and pick it up there. Please do not leave packages left unattended for longer periods of time as again thieves are waiting.
--A St. Cloud man is charged with two counts of 3rd-degree criminal sexual conduct after allegedly raping two 15-year-old girls. According to the charging complaint, 35-year-old Mowlid Muktar Osman bought the girls alcohol and cigarettes Saturday and brought them back to his south St. Cloud apartment. The girls gave a statement to police saying that they were drinking and smoking with Osman when he told the first girl that it was "time for sex". Osman is accused of taking the girl into the bedroom and forcing her to perform a sex act before raping her. The second victim said Osman then brought her into the bedroom and raped her. Officers later taped a phone call between Osman and the girls and court records show he admitted to having sex with both of them. Osman is being held in the Stearns County Jail awaiting his first court appearance.
--The Santa Parade is November 26th in Little Falls, a misprint from yesterday that they ask that NO Santas be on the floats or items for the parade as Santa comes in the last float that night. All are welcome to the parade starting November 26th at 6pm. If you wish to have an item in the parade call Mary at the Chamber at 632-5155.
--Tomorrow is Veterans Day, a federal holiday. A reminder that many government agencies will be closed on Thursday, some are open as some have used this day as a floating holiday for later in the year so best to call ahead. Banks, financial institutions are closed. The U.S. Post Office is closed and there is no regular mail delivery. Some stores, restaurants and other establishments are offering free meals for Veterans so check ahead with them. Many schools will have special programs for Veterans Day including Little Falls Community High School at 9am, there is reserved parking in the front of the school and use Door 1 to enter and then to the gym for the program with speaker Mike Olson. Pierz Healy High will have their program starting at 9:30am with members of Pierz American Legion and Auxiliary and speaker Major Jessica Warzecha at the MAC in Pierz. Mary of Lourdes Schools will have their Veterans Day Program starting at 1:30pm at the middle school gym and that program will also be heard live on AM960 KLTF and fallsradio.com. All of these events are open to the public to come and take part and also are open to all area Veterans to come and be recognized for their service. One other event in Little Falls on Thursday is the marking of the Armistice of World War I at Bank Square at 11:11am on Thursday.
--The 2021 Veterans Day Parade begins at 1pm on Thursday at the St. Cloud Public Library. The route then runs along West St. Germain Street and ends at the River’s Edge Convention Center. A short program and a social at the convention center will follow the parade.
--The Morrison County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management wants everyone to know that November 15-19th is Winter Hazard Awareness Week. Winter is the signature season in Minnesota. It's normally a long season of cold temperatures and snow and ice that can last from November through April. In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable winter, it is critical to be informed and aware of the potential risks and hazards associated with winter weather and how to avoid them. The Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website is featuring daily topics including winter storms; outdoor winter safety; winter fire safety; indoor winter safety and winter driving. The Sheriff's Office has listed a number of safety guidelines on social media or you can check out more information at HSEM Winter Weather Safety website.
DEATH NOTICES
--Marilyn J. Lent, age 94 of Little Falls.
WEATHER
TODAY= cloudy skies, rain in afternoon, high 48.
TONIGHT= rain and windy, some snow late, low 33.
VETERANS DAY= rain/snow and wind, high 40 then falling temps through the day, snow Thursday night, low 26 up to 1 inch.
FRIDAY= mostly cloudy, snow showers, windy, high 33, low 22.
TODAY IN HISTORY
IN 1775= The U.S. Marine Corps is established.
IN 1885= first motorcycle unveiled by Gottlieb Daimler.
IN 1919= The American Legion Auxiliary is founded.
IN 1954= Iwo Jima Memorial dedicated in Arlington, Virginia.
IN 1969= Sesame Street debuts on PBS Television- still on 52 years.
IN 1975= the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior with the loss of the 29 crew members. The wreck was immortalized in a song by Gordon Lightfoot. Memorials are done each year to remember it.