Thursday, October 2, 2025

A message from the Morrison County Sheriff's Office, Stay alert for ongoing scams that continue to circulate. Scammers often use phone calls, emails, text messages, letters, or even social media to trick people into giving out personal information or money.  Recently a county resident shared that they had a very convincing scam attempt. We have learned that this is happening throughout the State, and we wanted to bring awareness to our residents. The resident received a fake invoice related to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The scammer used public information and created a convincing email with copied letterhead, legal language, and a forged signature. The email came from a free domain, this one was ended with @usa.com There was a PDF attachment included with payment instructions and it said no phone calls allowed. Thankfully, the citizen called to verify before paying and found this to be scam. Sheriff Shawn Larsen stated Double-check any unexpected invoices or payment requests. Look closely at email addresses. When in doubt, call us or the agency directly before taking action. We’re working to protect your information and appreciate your vigilance. If you ever receive something suspicious, don’t hesitate to reach out.

In the recent Little Falls Police Department report it was stated a number of scam calls, one stating Apple wanted to direct them to information on service accounts. Another wanted someone to joined a Facebook Marketplace group that reportedly did not exist. Other scam reports were also called in reminding as the sheriff's office to not give out personal information. The police department also responded trespassing and traffic complaint to their office. Questions can be directed to the police department at 320-616-5570. 

A local school went into lockdown on Tuesday as a precautionary measure. The St. Joseph Police Department says they were called to St. Joseph Catholic Church on Minnesota Street to assist a 37-year-old male experiencing a medical emergency. As a precaution, the St. Joseph Catholic School placed itself into lockdown while officers assessed the situation.  Officers secured the scene, and the man was able to leave with a family member. Once the man left, officers told the school they could end the lockdown. The St. Joseph Police say there was no threat to students or the school during the incident.

A former St. Cloud radio host was sentenced on Tuesday to 15 days in jail and fined more than $1000 after pleading guilty to nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. Former St. Cloud radio host, Aaron Imholte, was sentenced Tuesday on a single count of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images, which was a gross misdemeanor. A second charge, which was a felony level charge of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images, was dropped. According to online court records, Imholte will be required to pay $ 1,139.00 in court fees and fines, in addition to serving a 15-day jail sentence. Imholte was given credit for two days already served and will likely only have to serve another 8 of the 15 days of his sentence. One of the fees associated with his sentencing comes from a new law in Minnesota. Imholte was ordered to pay $1,000 in a Victim Services Assessment.

The Darling Cemetery Fall clean up is on Saturday, October 11th at 9am. Address is 10815 190th Street, Little Falls. Bring yard tools. Will be held in rain or shine.

National News:  A vote to swiftly end the government shutdown failed Wednesday, as Democrats in the Senate held firm to the party’s demands to fund health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and Republicans refuse to provide. The tally showed cracks in the Democrats' resolve on day one of the shutdown but offered no breakthrough. Blame was being cast on all sides. The White House and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep programs and services open, throwing the country into a new cycle of uncertainty. Vice President JD Vance warned of firings of federal workers ahead. "Let’s be honest, if this thing drags on for another few days or, God forbid, another few weeks, we are going to have to lay people off,” Vance said during a visit to the White House briefing room. Roughly 750,000 federal workers were expected to be furloughed, with some potentially fired by Trump's Republican administration. Many offices will be shuttered, perhaps permanently, as the president vows to "do things that are irreversible" to punish Democrats. Trump's deportation agenda is expected to run full speed ahead, while education, environmental and other services sputter. The economic fallout is expected to ripple nationwide. “I certainly pray they will come to their senses,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said, flanked by GOP leaders at the Capitol. This is the third time Trump has presided over a federal funding lapse and the first since his return to the White House this year. His record underscores the polarizing divide over budget priorities in a political climate that rewards hard-line positions rather than more traditional compromises. The Democrats picked this fight, which was unusual for the party that prefers to keep government running, but their voters are eager to challenge the president’s second-term agenda. Democrats are demanding funding for health care subsidies that are expiring for millions of people under the Affordable Care Act, causing the insurance premiums to spike nationwide. Republicans have refused to negotiate and have encouraged Trump to steer clear of any talks.

Entertainment News: Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died. Goodall, a UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, was 91. The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed her passing. 

Weather: sunny skies today high 85, clear tonight low around 57 some fog overnight. Friday sunny and warm breezy, high near 88, low around 70 fog into Saturday. Saturday sunny warm and humid, high 90 clear Saturday low around 70. Sunday chance of showers and storms, turning cooler, high 77 then falling temps into the evening low around 48. Monday and Tuesday sunny skies and much cooler temps highs around 62 low around 40, Wednesday sunny, windy and cooler, high near 60, low around 35 with some frost. 

Sports:  Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier suffered a Grade 2 tear of three ligaments in her ankle and a muscle in her shin during the collision Friday with Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas. The injury carries a minimum six-week recovery period, the source told ESPN, meaning Collier would not have been able to return this season even had the top-seeded Lynx advanced beyond their best-of-five series against the Mercury. The Mercury eliminated the short-handed Lynx with their victory Sunday in Game 4. San Francisco at Los Angeles Rams Thursday night football at 6:30pm on AM960 KLTF. Listen to High School Football on Friday on all 3 Little Falls Radio stations details on the sports page at fallsradio.com. Saturday Morning Sports Wrap 9:05am Saturday and Minnesota Sports Saturday at 1pm on AM960 KLTF.