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Newsletter: Friday, April 19th 2024
NEWS --A teenager who was arrested after a shooting that left two people wounded in St. Cloud has been charged. According to police, around 2:30 on Sunday morning, they were called to Go For It Gas on the corner of 9th Avenue South and University Drive. When they arrived, they found a 17-year-old on the ground suffering from two gunshot wounds to the torso. He was going in and out of consciousness before being rushed to CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital. The victim was then airlifted to a Twin Cities hospital in stable but critical condition. Investigators obtained surveillance video of the shooting. They say the video shows a man approaching Lazar Darnell Jones and throwing two punches. He then backed up and turned away as Jones allegedly pulled a handgun from his waistband. At that time, the victim started running and ended up between the suspect and the intended target of the shooting. Jones is accused of firing twice and fleeing the scene. He was arrested on Monday. During the investigation, a 31-year-old woman showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound to her leg suffered during the incident. She was treated and released. Seventeen-year-old Jones is charged with first-degree assault causing great bodily harm, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and possession of ammo/pistol/assault weapon while under 18. All three charges are felonies.
--As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, Xcel Energy reminds drivers to slow down and move over for vehicles and workers on the side of the road—including utility and construction vehicles. Many drivers slow down or move over when approaching an emergency vehicle on the side of the road. Unfortunately, the same is not always done for the utility and construction workers repairing our roads and restoring our electric and natural gas service, even though these crews are also putting their lives on the line for the public good. Back on Wednesday, utility and construction workers around the country wore orange as part of Go Orange Day, providing a visible reminder of their support for the families who have been impacted in work zone incidents. Most states, like Minnesota have passed move-over laws protecting workers by requiring motorists slow down and merge away from a vehicle working on the roads.
--The Foley School budget will be the focus of a community meeting Monday at 6pm in the Foley Auditorium. Officials say the meeting will start with a basic overview of school finance, followed by the sources of revenue and expenditures for the school district and the current state of the district’s finances. The meeting is open to the public, and there is no registration required.
--One person was injured after a vehicle crashed into a business Tuesday on South Sixth Street in Brainerd The Brainerd Police Department responded to the crash at 10:39am at Northern Eye Center. Deputy Chief Tony Runde said the vehicle was pulling into a parking space in front of the building when the driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake, jumped the curb and ran into the north side of the building. The driver, a 78-year-old woman from Hackensack, suffered no reported injuries. A patient in the building suffered minor injuries. The business had some equipment damage.
--Janet Retka has asked if you want to attend the chicken dinner at St. Stanislaus Church basement in Sobieski on April 28th they do need a head count by the 24th for the dinner. Get your tickets by contacting Janet at 630-4245, Rose at 632-5824 to purchase for $15.
–To celebrate Month of the Military Child, which is observed each year in April across the United States Department of Defense, the Minnesota National Guard Child & Youth Program will host Purple Up at Mall of America today. The event is designed to recognize the commitment, contributions, and sacrifices military youth make for the nation. Today, you are encouraged to wear Purple which is the official color of the military child. It is a combination of all the colors of the U.S. Armed Forces, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard blues, Army green, and Marine Corps red. Besides the Purple Up event, the Minnesota National Guard Child & Youth Program is hosting an art contest and photo contest. There are more than 16,000 children in Minnesota who have at least one parent serving in the military. The St. Cloud VA Center and Morrison County Veterans Service Office are also hosting a chance for military children to get a gift today.
--Menahga Police Chief Amy Lane reported at 9pm Wednesday that Amy Scouton was found and safe. The Menahga Police Department had been asking for the public's assistance in finding the 17-year-old since Tuesday afternoon. Menagha police thanked all who helped.
HEALTH NEWS --The Minnesota Department of Health is telling people not to eat the Infinite Herbs brand of organic basil sold in clamshell-style 2.5-ounce packages at Trader Joe's and other stores that sell the product. Four Minnesotans ages 3 to 59 have gotten ill from salmonella linked to the Infinite Herbs brand. None of them died and none needed hospitalization. A total of 12 people across 7 states have become ill between February 15th and March 27th.
SPACE NEWS --The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the peak, it might be tough to see clearly. The Lyrids occur every year in mid-to-late April. This year's peak activity happens Sunday into Monday, with 10 to 20 meteors expected per hour. Viewing lasts through April 29 but not as many as at its peak.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT --Cody Gibbons and Heidi Stamm of Little Falls, a boy April 15th.
DEATH NOTICES --Catherine “Cathy” Schwientek, age 88 of Little Falls.
WEATHER TODAY= scattered snow showers, windy, high 40, low near 26. SATURDAY= sunny and breezy, high 46, clear night, low 28. SUNDAY= sunny and warmer, high 57, low near 38. MONDAY= rain likely, scattered T-storms, high 60, low 42.
SPORTS TWINS= after a day off Thursday, the Twins open a series at home tonight with Detroit. Pregame tonight at 6:30pm, Saturday at 12:30pm and Sunday Inside Twins at noon all live on Q92 WYRQ. LFCHS= Little Falls High School Senior Avery Smieja has committed to participate in Cross Country and Track and Field at Hamline University in St. Paul. Congratulations to Avery on her commitment.
