NEWS
--The St. Cloud Salvation Army announced hopes to sell its family store Thursday, as donations and business has slowed. The store at 55 Park Avenue in St. Cloud will remain open until sold. The Salvation Army's services and programs will not be affected by the sale. The store has been in business nearly five years, but recently, donations have slowed. The store is not profitable enough to stay open.
--According to the Minnesota DNR thanks to mild winters and conservative hunting regulations, Minnesota has a rebounding deer population. The Department of Natural Resources announced additional hunting opportunities available this fall, because of the population increase. The DNR reviews harvest regulations each year using a wide variety of information, including the previous year’s harvest data, winter severity, aerial survey and other information. The number of permit areas with strict limits has been reduced while some areas have been opened up to wider hunting options. The DNR is also considering a new, late anterless-only hunt to reduce deer populations in certain areas, in an effort to reduce the incidence of chronic wasting disease and risk of disease transmission. The DNR will make a decision after receiving public input.
--Little Falls Community Schools will hold its all sports meeting for all parents and athletes in grades 7-12 who are interested in participating in an activity during the 2017-2018 school year next Thursday, August 10th, at 7:00pm in the middle school gym. This is an opportunity to meet with fall sports varsity coaches and get information before the season begins. Call the activities office at (320) 616-2206 with any questions.
--A 20-year-old man was injured Tuesday around 4:00pm in Kimball Lake of Pequot Lakes of Crow Wing County. 35-year old Ryan Diel and Michael Lillard both of Wisconsin were on jet skis when Lillard turned in front of Diel and they collided. Lillard was taken to the Brainerd hospital with injuries. Diel was not injured.
--A 34-year old was arrested on two warrants Saturday following an accident on County Road 4 in Pequot Lakes. Police stated that the rollover was at 7:10am and the drver was taken to the hospital and then arrested on outstanding warrants. His name was not released.
--An 18-year old woman was injured tubing Sunday in Deerwood. Crow Wing County deputies stated that Kailey Henjum of Edina was tubing and pulled in front of a boat and hit the water. Henjum sustained injuries that were treated at the Brainerd hospital.
--A Cass Lake woman was injured Wednesday around 1:30pm on Highway 2 northwest of Cass Lake. 26-year old Stephanie O'Brien was taken to the Bemidji Hospital with non-serious injuries.
--Republican State Representative Jim Newberger said this week he is defenitely considering running against U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar in 2018. The three term house member from Becker said he will make an official decision in the coming weeks. If he does run he would be the first Republican candidate to announce running against Senator Klobuchar. The Senator announced she would not run for Governor next year and that she is likely to make another run in the Senate.
--The Crow Wing County Fair is in it's final days. Today is teen day with talent contests; tomorrow is kids day with events all day and night for all kids. There will be the Baha Races tonight and tomorrow with tractor driving also on Saturday. Get full details at fallsradio.com on the Crow Wing County Fair.
--August 1st marks the official start date for several new laws passed by the Minnesota Legislature in 2017. Among the new laws insurance companies can limit life insurance payouts to beneficiaries of suspected terrorists. Dental hygienists can now legally provide care outside of the clinic setting, such as schools or care facilities. County license bureaus can now set their own hours of operation. Cities with electronic notification systems (like websites) now must use them to post notices of proposed ordinance votes at upcoming meetings. McKenna's Law requires children over the age of 10 to be informed of their right to an attorney. The fine for failing to stop for a school bus increases from $300 to $500. Veteran memorials are no longer legally limited to the county seat. Impersonating any member of the military or veteran is now considered a misdemeanor crime; previously this only covered impersonation of military officers. Knowingly damaging a police car, ambulance, or other public safety motor vehicle is now a gross misdemeanor. Nine synthetic drugs have been added as Schedule 1 list of controlled substances, including certain opioids.
--There are plenty of weekend events as tonight pulled pork/corn feed in Swanville, there is also a corn boil with burgers tonight in Hillman, Saturday is Platte River Day in Royalton with a parade 10:30am, auction at 12:00pm, egg toss, duck races, turtle races, food, street dance, games and polka mass at 6:00pm all Saturday in Royalton. Scandia Valley Summerfest kicks off today with car crush and fireworks tonight, more events tomorrow and Sunday in the Lincoln Lakes area; St. Joseph's Church Festival Sunday in Pierz, concert in the park Sunday in Swanville and many more events going on this weekend. Get full details on the events at fallsradio.com then click on community calendar. Also the Morrison County Fair starts next Thursday in Little Falls celebrating 25 years at the current location. Details on home page at fallsradio.com.
--The Little Falls City Council meets Monday night 7:30 at City Hall.
WEATHER
Little Falls Radio received 3.5 inches of rain Wed into Thurs.
TODAY= sunny and dry, high 75.
TONIGHT= clear skies, low around 50.
SATURDAY= sunny early, PM storms develop, high 75, low 53.
SUNDAY= sunny early, PM showers possible, high 71, low 55.
MONDAY= sunny skies, high 76, clear night low around 54.
SPORTS
PIERZ RECAP= Pierz beat West Salem, Wisconsin 6-4 on Thursday night in North Dakota. Pierz continues pool play today in the tournament with games 1pm and also at 6pm live on FM94 KFML. If Pierz gets seeded as 1 of the top 4 teams tonight then they would have games also Saturday and Sunday on FM94 and fallsradio.com.
REGION 8C= Three games Saturday, Sobieski vs. St. Stephen followed by Ft. Ripley vs. Nisswa, winners go to state, losers eliminated; the last game is Buckman vs. Avon winner goes to the Reigon championship as those teams have already qualified for the state tournament. All games Saturday and then the 2 region games on Sunday are in Avon this weekend and live on AM960 KLTF.
TWINS= Texas beat the Twins 4-1 last night. Twins (51-55) continue series with Texas tonight at 6:30pm then games Saturday 5:30 and Sunday at 12:30pm on Q92 WYRQ.
LYNX= Lynx win 69-54 over Atlanta last night, now they are 20-2.