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NEWS
–Four law enforcement officials announced child pornography charges Thursday against a man they said is a “person of interest” in the 1989 abduction of Jacob Wetterling. During a news conference in Minneapolis, U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger detailed the charges against 52-year old Daniel James Heinrich. Luger and other officials stressed multiple times Heinrich has not been charged in relation to Wetterling or the kidnapping and sexual assault of a Cold Spring boy earlier in 1989. Stearns County Sheriff John Sanner said the Annandale resident lived in the Paynesville area during the time of the Cold Spring kidnapping and St. Joseph abduction. Police arrested him Wednesday evening. The charges against Heinrich are comprised of four counts of possessing child pornography and one count of receiving child pornography. He made his initial court appearance Thursday, with a detention hearing coming Friday or Monday. FBI Special Agent in Charge Richard Thornton said a little more than a year ago, he met with Sanner, the BCA and investigators. They made a decision to conduct a cold case review of the Wetterling disappearance. During that review, the officials decided to further investigate Heinrich. Investigators tested clothing the Cold Spring boy was wearing the night he was assaulted. Using forensic technology that didn’t exist decades ago. Investigators found a DNA match between the clothing and Heinrich. This and other facts served as basis of a search warrant for Heinrich’s residence. On July 28th, law enforcement officers executed that warrant on Myrtle Avenue South in Annandale. Sanner said the investigation into Wetterling’s disappearance is ongoing, and he would not comment on certain aspects of the case. In a statement, Patty and Jerry Wetterling thanked everyone involved in the investigation and urged anyone with information about their son’s disappearance or Heinrich to contact the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office.
–Though Halloween is tomorrow for residences to give treats to the kids, today area businesses (as many are closed on Saturday) are doing trick or treating this afternoon for kids to get their fill a day early. Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring trick or treating 3:30-5pm in Little Falls. Look for specially marked businesses to receive a treat. Also Corey Fink will be broadcasting live from Drelleck Insurance in Little Falls and live Halloween Music from 3:30-5:00pm today on FM94. The Pierz Area Commerical Club is sponsoring trick or treating today in Pierz from 3-5:30. Again watch for the specially marked businesses. Motorists are asked to watch for the trick or treaters this afternoon.
–There are more events going on this Halloween weekend, including the fall play at Little Falls High School tonight and tomorrow, bingos Sunday at Holy Trinity in Royalton, Holy Trinity School in Pierz and Holy Cross Church in Harding. Get details on more events through into November at our revamped website fallsradio.com.
–The License of the Baxter Day Care where last week an infant was found unresponsive and later died was suspended. All that the Department of Human Services stated was that the day care owned by Kimberly and Jerry Opay is not allowed to operate as an ongoing investigation continues. Though foul play is not suspected, autopsy results are still pending on the infant’s death. The suspension is common procedure as an investigation is ongoing.
–Little Falls native 41-year old Brian Mach will officiate his 1,000th game tonight when the Minnesota Wild host the Chicago Blackhawks. Mach is the only NHL full time official born and bred Minnesota. He is the only Minnesotan to reach the 1,000 game milestone. Mach will be honored before tonight’s Wild vs. Blackhawks game.
–The city of Little Falls will be having the annual Fall Leaf and Brush Collection tomorrow on Saturday, October 31st for one and two unit residential properties. Residents are asked to have their leaves in untied bags at the curb (not the alley) by 6:00am Saturday morning. Since the hauler will be leaving the emptied bags, please leave a rock or brick nearby for the hauler to place on the emptied bags. They will also pick up brush as long as it’s no longer than 4 feet long or 1” in diameter. Brush must be bundled together in a manageable fashion.
–The Boys & Girls Club of Little Falls will be holding their 1st Halloween 5K Run/Walk this evening with 5:00pm registration and a 6:00pm start at the new club site on the west side of Little Falls. Cost is $10 per person or $40 per family. Come dressed to run for the costume contest. Not a runner or walker, you can sponsor a child to run! All are welcome to tour the new club on today 4:00-8:00pm.
–The Pierz Police Department is reminding all residents and local travelers of the winter parking rules and regulations. There shall be no parking on any city street of Pierz from November 1 through April 1 during the hours of 2:00am and 6:00am. The purpose of this ordinance is to facilitate snow removal during winter months, accommodate snow plowing equipment, provide operators the opportunity to efficiently clear the streets, and protect the general safety and welfare of citizens of the city of Pierz. Violators will be cited accordingly under city statue. Questions pertaining to these rules and regulations, may be directed to Police Chief Eric Hanneken at (320) 468-0299. Little Falls allows parking overnight except when stated otherwise for snow removal. In those cases listen to your local radio stations to hear when snow removals are scheduled.
–The Guardian Angels Youth Group is hosting a haunted house Saturday night 8-10:30pm at the parish house of Holy Cross Church in North Prairie. The event is free of charge.
NATIONAL
–Wisconsin’s Paul Ryan has been elected Speaker of the House. He takes over for the retiring John Boehner.
WEATHER
TODAY= overcast, drizzle early, high near 50.
TONIGHT= light rain showers after dark, low around 40.
SATURDAY= partly sunny, breezy, high 55, low around 38.
SUNDAY= partly cloudy, warmer, high 62, low around 40.
MONDAY= sunny skies, high near 60, low near 40.
SPORTS
HS FB= Pierz vs. Albany Saturday 5pm on FM94 in the Class AAA state quarterfinals with winners going to state semis next week.
COL FB= Gophers under now coach Terry Claeys will host Michigan Saturday at 5pm pregame 6pm kickoff Saturday on AM960 KLTF.
HS VB= rough night for area volleyball teams as Little Falls, Pierz, Swanville, Holdingford, Foley and Long Prairie were all eliminated.
WS= World Series moves to New York tonight at the Royals lead the Mets 2-0 in series, games 3, 4 and 5 will be in New York if needed.
NFL= Vikings at Chicago Sunday at noon.
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