NEWS --The Todd County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to watch for those stealing political signs. The sheriff's office said that 20 Clinton-Kaine campaign signs have been reported stolen all over Todd County within the last several days. Anyone with information on the thefts is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff's Office reminds all that no matter your political preference, theft is illegal regardless if it is large property or signs on private property. Those caught can be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
--The Little Falls Police Department since October 15th has had to deal with a number of theft reports, including a stolen shotgun on 7th Street Northeast, stolen money from Third Street Southeast and many other reports in the past week. They also responded to a bear report, illegal burning, a case of indentity theft, burglary and trespassing reports. A report of someone shooting at a car with a pellet gun and other property damage reports. The police department also announced they have started to receive an uptick of scam reports; a reminder again to never give personal information or money account information over the phone or by email. In most cases the scammer is likely out of the state or country and very difficult to find if the scam transaction is made. If you receive a call in question, hang up and call police. Police feel the uptick is that more scams develop as we get closer to the upcoming holiday season.
--Three people from Long Prairie were hurt Sunday in a head on collision on Highway 71 just after 10:00am. 77-year-old Doris Johnson and 71-year-old Jeffrey Rayhorn were the drivers and one passenger 69-year-old Lorraine Rayhorn all of Long Prairie were injured and taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries.
--A driver fell asleep on Highway 169 in Aitkin County Sunday causing her to leave the road around 2:00am strike the ditch and go airborne for about 100 feet. 66-year-old Inez Hart of Brainerd was taken to the Aitkin hospital for reportedly non-life threatening injuries.
--Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Crow Wing County Sunday around 5:20pm. The State Patrol reported it happened on Highway 6 at County Highway 6. No names released.
--An ATV accident occurred just before 7pm Sunday in St. Rosa. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office along with Freeport Fire and Rescue and Melrose ambulance were dispatched to the address of 29196 421st Street, St. Rosa where deputies were directed to a male laying on a field road south of that address. The male was identified as 55 year old John Jerome Arnzen of St. Rosa. Arnzen was driving South on a field road when the ATV rolled over. Arnzen struck his head inside the cab of the ATV and was then subsequently ejected from the ATV. Arnzen sustained a laceration to the top of his head, and a possible broken leg. He was taken to one hospital by ambulance then airlifted to the St. Cloud Hospital for further treatment of his injuries.
--The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office responded to a building fire Sunday around 6:00pm along with a number of fire departments. When they arrived they found that a house was on fire on Raymond Avenue in Eden Lake Township. The homeowner 56-year old Colleen Barbara Best was able to exit the residence after waking up to the fire. She was able to have a neighbor call 911. She was home alone at the time of the fire. The house was fully engulfed upon arrival of fire and rescue departments. The residence sustained major damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
--Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen reports that charges are pending against 32-year old, Andrew Arendts from Dalbo, MN for his involvement in a theft at a property located off Haven Road, south of Little Falls. On Friday a land owner called the sheriff’s office and reported they encountered a male subject on their property attempting to steal a tire off of a vehicle. Morrison County Deputies responded and met with the land owner. Deputies arrived on scene and observed the male subject, who was identified as Andrew Arendts, on the property. Arendts had one of the landowners vehicles jacked up and was in the process of attempting to remove the tire. During the investigation, deputies observed a catalytic converter and an exhaust pipe lying next to Arendts vehicle. Inside of Arendts vehicle was an electric sawsall cutting tool. Arendts was placed under arrest and is being held in the Morrison County Jail pending charges.
--About 9:00am Friday the Lakes Area Drug Investigative Division executed a search warrant at a residence on the 8000 block of Wetherbee Road in rural Brainerd. The warrant was directly connected to an ongoing investigation into the sale and distribution of methamphetamine in the Crow Wing County area. As a result of the investigation, approximately ½ ounce of methamphetamine was located along with firearms. Agents also found there were two young children living at the house. Both of the children were placed in emergency foster care. Arrested in this incident were 28-year old Tracy Dean Aanerud, Jr. of Brainerd, 38-year old Norman Clayton Olson, III of Ironton and 31-year old Nicole Marie Olson of Brainerd. Charges on the suspects range from: 2nd degree sale of controlled substance, 5th degree possession of controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a felon, and child endangerment.
--Pop idol from the 1960’s Bobby Vee died early Monday morning at the age of 73. He was known for his songs “Take Good Care Of My Baby”, “Rubber Ball”, and “Devil Or Angel”.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT --Matthew and LeeAnn Nelson of Bowlus, boy on October 21st --David and Rachel Hubner, boy on October 21st --Glenn and Amanda Bramstedt of Randall, boy on October 22nd
DEATH NOTICE --Richard Ziegler, age 86 of Staples
WEATHER TODAY= clouds increase, afternoon showers, high 50. TONIGHT= showers likely, some heavy late night, low 40. WEDNESDAY= showers in morning, then cloudy, cooler, high 46. THURSDAY= partly sunny skies, high 54, low near 35.
SPORTS MLB= It is Game 1 of the World Series tonight as Cleveland who has not won since 1948 will host Chicago Cubs who have not won since 1908. The first two games in Cleveland then in Chicago this weekend. HS FB= Little Falls at ROCORI tonight 7pm on AM960 KLTF HS FB= BBE at Upsala/Swanville tonight 7pm on Q92 WYRQ HS VB= Volleyball playoffs begin on Thursday for Upsala, Holdingford, Foley and Friday for Swanville and Royalton. Little Falls will face Pierz in an opening round playoff match this Thursday night at 7pm live on FM94 KFML. Winners advance to next Tuesday.