NEWS
–A Winter Storm Warning goes into effect tonight at 10pm until 10am Saturday morning. The possibility of 4-7 inches late tonight into Saturday then gusty winds with white out conditions on Saturday. Area law enforcement reminds motorists on this Easter weekend to use extreme caution on roadways with the wintry conditions.
--A Pequot Lakes man is dead after a one vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon on Highway 10 at Greyhound Road in Green Prairie Township of Morrison County. Around 3:00pm, 60-year old Thomas Ustruck was heading south on Highway 10 when he apparently had a medical issue causing him to drive off the highway numerous times, driving the wrong day, striking the overpass bridge and descending down the concrete embankment. He then struck a guardrail on Greyhound Road. Ustruck was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at CHI St. Gabriel's Hospital.
--Around 12:45pm Tuesday afternoon the Little Falls Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at 1702 Crestview Drive. The driver pulled over when he noticed the fire in the Ford pickup. 18-fire fighters were on scene for around an hour. The vehicle sustained extensive damage in the motor compartment. There were no injuries.
--A St. Cloud man was sentenced Wednesday morning in connection with a drug operation that reached across state and national borders, according to court records. 42-year old Terry Eugene Glasgow was convicted of first degree sale of drugs, 10 grams or more, within a 90-day period. Glasgow was sentenced to five years in prison with credit for time served. The three-state investigation has drawn in the FBI, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Central Minnesota Violent Offenders Task Force and spanned nearly four years. During the investigation, authorities purchased or seized more than 44 pounds of methamphetamine regularly trafficked from Mexico and across state lines into Minnesota. The investigation found at least nine other people were involved in the operation, according to court records. At least two of those people — Hernando Nambo-Salas and Francisco Uribe Nambo-Chacon — have been sentenced in connection with the operation. Nambo-Salas was sentenced to 10 years in prison and Nambo-Chacon was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for importing drugs across state lines, according to court records. Court cases for several others linked to the operation are ongoing.
--The Morrison County Historical Society is hosting a special event to open its new exhibit, “Central Minnesota Remembers Vietnam.” The exhibit features loaned items from the public that show various aspects of the war, from the uniforms, maps and other items of combat veterans to photos related to war protests and stories of refugees. It will also provide a glimpse of everyday life in Central Minnesota while troops were engaged overseas. “Central Minnesota Remembers Vietnam” opens on Saturday, April 14th at The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum in Little Falls, MN. The event will run from 2:00-4:00pm and will include opportunities for people to share their stories related to the Vietnam War. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For those who can’t attend the opening, the exhibit will be available for viewing during the museum’s regular hours (Tues/ Wed/ Fri/ Sat, 10-5) until the end of 2018. For information, call (320) 632-4007. Due to Good Friday- LF Radio Offices will close at noon today.
--Brainerd Public Schools announced Wednesday a site for the proposed elementary school to be constructed in Baxter. Currently owned by the City of Baxter, the site is located south of Highland Scenic Drive, directly east of Forestview Middle School. The school’s district plans are to utilize the recent investment in roadway improvements and the roundabout intersection at Highland Scenic Drive and Mapleton road to safely and efficiently move traffic to and from the new school. Also in the plans are connections to the existing trail system that will provide safe pedestrian travel throughout Baxter. As part of the comprehensive facilities plan, the current Baxter Elementary School would be repurposed to become an early childhood education center. District and City officials have already begun talks regarding the proposed site for the new school and the terms of a formal agreement are pending the outcome of the special election. Following more than three years of research, gathering public input, review and analysis, a comprehensive plan was developed to address the future needs of the schools. On election day on April 10th, voters in the Brainerd Public School district will decide whether to approve the plan, which make long-term investments into each the 12 schools. The tax impact for a median value home in the school district of $156,200 would be $7 per month if all three ballot questions are approved. Early voting on the plan is available now at the Crow Wing County Elections office. Community members can find more information at www.blueprint181.org.
--On Friday the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force, executed a search warrant at 1101 28th Ave North in St. Cloud. During the search warrant 13 grams methamphetamine, 20 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms, 8 grams of marijuana, and two handguns were located. 36-year old Melissa Ziwicki of St. Cloud and 25-year old Alicia Allen of St. Cloud were present and were arrested on 5th degree controlled substance possession charges.
--Due to the predicted bad weather, the Good Friday Silent Walk for Peace today at St. Francis Convent, it will be moved indoors. Participants should gather inside the west entrance and the walk will begin at 9:30am moving throughout the building. For a list of this weekend events (weather permitting) check fallsradio.com.
DEATH NOTICES
--Beverly Norgren, age 89 of Little Falls.
--Gregor Henry Wessel, age 94 of Swanville.
--Dale Myron Swenson, age 66 of Staples.
--Delores “Dellie” Tretter, age 88 of Aurora formerly of Pierz
WEATHER
WINTER STORM WARNING 10PM TONIGHT TO 10AM SAT
TODAY= snow showers, up to 1 inch by late afternoon, high 31.
TONIGHT= snow, heavy between 10pm-7am, 4-7 inches, low 17.
SATURDAY= snow ends, gusty winds, blowing/drifting snow, high 20.
SAT NITE= clearing skies, very cold, low +2, wind chills near -15.
EASTER SUNDAY= sunny and cold, high near 30, low around 10.
SPORTS
TWINS= Twins rally to tie yesterday's opener in the 9th only to lose on a walk off home run in the 11th inning. Twins have today off, then continue series in Baltimore tomorrow 5:30pm pregame and Sunday 11:30am pregame with the games being heard live on Q92 WYRQ.