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Severe thunderstorms went through central Minnesota Tuesday starting around 3pm in Douglas and Todd County with reports of wind damage from Betha to near Motley in Morrison County. Some areas in Todd and northern Morrison reported heavy rains, small penny size hail and very gusty winds. The Little Falls Airport did not report a lot of rain yesterday as the storms were mainly north of the downtown area. Storms also tracked through parts of Stearns, Benton, Mille Lacs and Meeker County with damaging winds and large hail Tuesday afternoon. Much cooler conditions today as temps will be in the 60s across most of the state with rain showers continuing into tonight. Yesterday parts of the state were in the high 80s and 90s before the storms went through. Another round of thunderstorms is forecast for Friday. 

A federal grand jury has handed down a six-count indictment against the man, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, who is accused of the political assassinations of Democratic Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, along with the shootings of state Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. The six counts include murder, attempted murder, and stalking charges. All six counts carry a sentence of life in prison, with two of them adding the possibility of the death penalty. Acting U.S Attorney Joseph Thompson says that the decision would be made at a later date by Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Law enforcement on Monday, July 14, asked for the public's help in locating a 61-year-old Brainerd woman. In a news release, the Brainerd Police Department reported they are searching for Cory Degeest, who was reported missing on Sunday, July 13. On Tuesday Brainerd Police Chief John Davis said they are asking homeowners in southeast Brainerd to search their property, any wooded areas, parks, outbuildings or any structures where a person could hide, it is believed that DeGeest was walking on Beech Street and possibly became confused on whereabouts and ended somewhere around that area. The family said in the past she may have discarded clothing like a blue windbreaker. She is described as a white female; 5 feet, 1 inch tall; weighing approximately 150 pounds; with sandy brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen walking on Beech Street in Brainerd about two weeks ago. Authorities are concerned for her well-being due to pre-existing chronic medical conditions. Anyone who has information about Degeest's whereabouts should contact the Brainerd Police Department at 218-829-2805. If you come across anything out of the ordinary they are asking not to touch it but contact the police department. 

St. Cloud police released more information on the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a home on Sunday night intentionally. The St. Cloud Police Department says at about 8:16 p.m., officers responded to a call of a vehicle crashing into a house in the 1500 block of 7th Avenue South in St. Cloud.  Once on the scene, the officers determined that 25-year-old Jevonte Green had intentionally driven his vehicle into the home. An adult woman and a juvenile girl were in the house at the time of the incident but were not hurt. Upon further investigation, officers discovered that Green has an active Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) in place prohibiting contact with both the woman and the girl, and from being at the home. Green suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the St. Cloud Hospital for treatment and then arrested after treatment. Green remains in custody pending charges, and the case remains under investigation.

In what the Brainerd City Council calls a tentative agreement, Cub Foods in Baxter, Brainerd and Super Valu in Pequot Lakes will close its doors on September 25th. There will be layoffs from the over 200 employees in those stores. The company that bought them Miner's Incorporated bought the stores from S&R Quisberg's that owns the Cub Foods brands again in an tentative sale at this time. If all goes to the order of the plans reported in the sale, the stores will be rebranded to Super One Foods during that time. The new owners would not elaborate if the stores will then reopen only that employees who are laid off would have the option to apply for positions at the Super One Foods in Brainerd/Baxter and in Pequot Lakes after the closings. 

Consistent rain and sun leads to substantial growth of grass and crops in Central Minnesota. Tall corn growth can also be challenging when driving on Minnesota roads. Bill Van Koevering from MN-Dot has some suggestions when driving in rural areas in Minnesota. Van Kovering says: The height of the corn significantly obstructs visibility at intersections, creating blind spots that can lead to devastating crashes. Never rely on indirect indicators like dust during the day or headlights at night that another vehicle may be approaching. These do not provide adequate warning, and never assume that the other driver will yield or stop. Stay safe Stop at corners, even if there's no stop sign. Stop, even if you know the other road has a stop sign. Stop, even if you think no one is coming. Rushing to save a few seconds just isn't worth the risk. Whether you're walking, biking, on a motorcycle, ATV, in your car or driving farm equipment, always stop at the corners.

Weather- showers and a few thunderstorms this morning then cloudy and cool, high 62, tonight isolated sprinkles early then clearing and cool, low 47. Sunny Thursday with high 71, clear night low 52. Friday sunny start with clouds and storms by afternoon, high 73, storms likely at night low 57. Sunny both Saturday and Sunday sunny skies and more humid, high 78 both days with low around 62. 

Sports- The MLB All Star Game last night ended regulation in a 6-6 tie. The new rules were to have a homerun swing off and not extra innings. The National League won the home run swing off under Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Schwarber 4-3 over AL in the swing off for a NL win. The Minnesota Lynx has another player in the All Star Game Saturday in Indiana as Kayla McBride will replaced an injured player and be on the team that includes Napheesa Collier and Courtney Williams on Saturday 7:30pm in Indiana. Team Collier takes on team Caitlyn Clark who reinjured herself last night in a game and is questionable to perform this Saturday in the All Star Game and festivities. Little Falls Community High School graduate, baseball player and Randall Cub Victory League player Carter Gwost was recently drafted in the Major League Baseball Draft. Gwost was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates 503rd overall in the 17th round of the MLB Draft. Gwost is heading to University of Nebraska in the fall for his college learning.

 94ROCKS is on the Rockin' Roadtrip to Cadott, Wisconsin for ROCKEST 2025 this week. Rockfest is tonight through Saturday and JZ will be there getting interviews and you can listen to Paladin live 2-5pm Thursday and Friday from ROCKFEST on 94ROCKS KFML Little Falls.

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office has identified the individuals involved in the fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of 30th Street and 120th Ave, south of Bowlus According to Sheriff...

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 7-11-2025 at approximately 12:25 pm, their office received a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 120th Ave and 30th Street, just...

Canadian wildfire smoke as prompted an Air Quality Alert from Moorhead to Brainerd today. The alert is in effect through 6pm tonight with the poorest air quality from Bemidji to...

The Minnesota State Patrol reported a serious injury accident Tuesday around 4:44pm on Highway 238 in Swan River Township of Morrison County. A vehicle driven by 46-year-old Susan Rudolph of...