Friday, April 4, 2025
The late-season system dumped over a foot of snow in many areas. Some areas saw 18 inches or more in northwestern Minnesota then a line from Fergus Falls to Bemidji had 11-15 inches. It was reported around 8 in Detroit Lakes, over 7 in Little Falls then in northeastern Minnesota reported nearly 2 feet of snow this week alone and more snow expected today into the weekend near Lake Superior. The Minnesota State Patrol says they responded to a total of 161 crashes from midnight to midnight on Wednesday. Twenty-two people were hurt in those crashes. There was one fatal crash in Pine County when a pickup driver was killed near Hinckley. Then yesterday another 60 accidents were reported from slushy and icy roads, with again a number of injury accidents from those yesterday. The Minnesota State Patrol today is reminding those that temps dropped and icy compaction on areas today with slippery spots on roads, sidewalks, driveways and parking lots. There is also freeze fog this morning and rain possible this afternoon.
From the accidents reported, a crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on Interstate 94 between Avon and St. Joseph. The Minnesota State Patrol says a Chevy Traverse and a semi were both eastbound when they collided. The semi driver, Donald Loback of Wheeler, Wisconsin, and the driver of the Traverse, 42-year-old Abdiaziz Abdulahi Elmi of St. Cloud, were not hurt. Elmi's passenger, 48-year-old Maryan Dahir of St. Joseph, was taken to St. Cloud Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A St. Cloud man was hurt when his vehicle left the road and struck some trees. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened on Wednesday at about 1:30 p.m. on Highway 95 near Princeton in Mille Lacs County. Fifty-eight-year-old Shukri Subane of St. Cloud was taken to Fairview Northland in Princeton with non-life-threatening injuries. Troopers say the road was snow and ice covered.
A reminder from Morrison County Sheriff's Office that they are testing the outdoor warning sirens today in Buckman, this is only a test. Next week is Severe Weather Awareness Week with focus days on watches and warnings, heat issues, tornadoes, lightning and other issues. Thursday is the statewide tornado drills which will be at 1:45pm and 6:45pm for families, workplaces, schools to prepare for possible severe weather and tornadoes can can occur at any time during the day or night.
Helping Hands 365 has been getting Prom donations of dresses. Yesterday Rose mentioned on KLTF that they have around 150 dresses, some suits and shirts, and a few shoes (could use some more shoes) that will be distributed this Saturday and next Saturday at Trinity Chapel on the West Side of Little Falls. If you are interested or want to help donate still for kids to have a great prom later at the end of the month call Rose today at Helping Hands 365 at 320-733-3341 or stop by at 118 E Broadway in Little Falls.
There will be a clean up day from Agram, Buckman, Buh, Granite, Hillman, Leigh, Mt. Morris and Pierz Townships on April 26th from 8-12 at the Rich Prairie Livestock Parking Lot. Questions call 412-0112.
Other events from the Community Calendar, include many fish fry event tonight, Crow Wing County Dairy Princess Coronation is Saturday night at 7pm at the Pierz Ballroom. Knights of Columbus 1804 breakfast Sunday at St. James in Randall for a free will offering. Bethany Lutheran Church has a quilt and ham bingo Sunday at 1pm in Ramey. Also the Lindy Dance team will be doing a burger fundraiser at 5:30pm Saturday at the Little Falls American Legion. Get details at fallsradio.com and click on Community Calendar.
Death Notice- Howard Strandberg, age 92 of Swanville.
Weather- today rain showers in afternoon, freeze fog this morning, high near 40, tonight rain/snow before midnight half inch of slush possible, low 26. Saturday sunny and breezy, high 37, low around 20. Sunday sunny skies, warmer, high 45, low around 18. Monday cool and sunny, high near 35, low around 14.
Sports- Houston beat the Twins 5-2 yesterday in the home opener at Target Field. The Twins are off today then continue with Houston this weekend, Saturday pregame at 12:30pm then Sunday Inside Twins starts the coverage at noon on Q92 WYRQ. Then Twins host Kansas City on Monday night. Alex Carmenaty will have State of Hockey Saturday tomorrow at 1pm on AM960 KLTF talking to local hockey player Eric Pohlkamp on his career with the Denver Pioneers in the NCAA Hockey Tournament and also the voice of the Wild Wally Shaver on his illustrious career calling hockey games. Hear the show on AM960 KLTF.