Newsletter: Friday, February 12th 2021
NEWS
--Carla Zupko of CHI St. Gabriel's Health spoke on AM960 KLTF Thursday morning on the vaccine process at the hospital right now. Zupko said they are getting vaccine slowing and were able to vaccinate 300 of their employees and vaccinated 500 school employees and staff members in the area and going back again next week if the vaccine is avialable to do their second doses for schools. Zupko said they are getting supplies from the State and also from Morrison County but the numbers are smaller than some other hospitals because they are considered a smaller health care organization. This past week 100-200 vaccines were available at CHI to give out to those on a patient list of those 65 and older. She knows it is frustrating but right now they cannot take any phone call for appointments as that actually makes it more difficult to keep calling out the patients on the list. Zupko stated that Phase 1 is completed of vaccinated all health care workers and high risk patients, phase 1A is the next level with educators, child care workers and other patients considered most likely to get the virus also the next phase 2 includes all 65 and older to receive the first dose of the vaccine. Again this depends on the number of vaccine they receive from the state and county to distribute to those on the list. Zupko did state that right now she does not know when the vaccine will be available to the general public but she hopes that will be soon as she knows many are asking to receive the vaccine but that all depends on the federal and state government to send out to the health care facilities.
--The man accused in the Buffalo Clinic mass shooting has been charged with six felonies and a gross misdemeanor. 67-year-old Gregory Ulrich was charged in Wright County District Court Thursday with one count of 2nd-degree murder, four charges of 1st-degree premeditated attempted murder, possession of an explosive or incendiary device, and gross misdemeanor possession of a handgun in a public place without a permit. The criminal complaint describes Ulrich walking into the clinic and setting off two homemade bombs inside and shooting the five victims, some of whom were hit multiple times. One of the victims died from her injuries, three more remain hospitalized and a fifth person was released but will require surgery.
--The driver of a horse and buggy was hurt in a collision with a pickup. The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened just before 7pm Wednesday near Long Prairie in Todd County. The buggy driven by 40-year-old David Byler of Long Prairie was going west on Lake Charlotte Road when it pulled out in front of the pickup that was going south on Highway 71. Byler was taken a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The pickup driver, 26-year-old Eduaredo Araujo of Browerville, and his three passengers, all were not hurt.
--Police says there is no on-going threat at an a St. Cloud apartment complex that was evacuated Wednesday. At around 2pm numerous agencies were called in to search an apartment in the 3700 block of West St. Germain Street, after a caller stated a man had been "acting suspiciously" and "making statements that could pose a risk to public safety and his own welfare."The man was taken into custody and brought to St. Cloud Hospital for an evaluation.As a precaution, The Minneapolis Bomb Squad was called in to search the man's apartment, garage and vehicles but found nothing. Police say the man remains under medical care at the St. Cloud Hospital. The case remains under investigation as authorities determine if there will be any potential criminal charges.
--8th District Congressman Pete Stauber will join Steve VanSlooten and Mark Fyten this morning at 9:35am on KLTF Up Front.
--The State Legislature is considering adjusting the walleye and panfish limits during this legislative session. The current law allows for possession and daily limit for walleye at six, and must not include more than one walleye over 26 inches in length. The proposal calls for that number to be cut down to four fish. The DNR informed legislators that increased fish pressure can lead to over harvest. The DNR says there is no biological evidence indicating that this change will make a big difference. No word on when the State Legislature would vote on this measure which could start for the May opener.
--A reminder if you ordered a meal from the United Way of Morrison County the pickup is today 4-7pm at Coborn's Marketplace. This is a contactless pickup but you will need your ticket from the order.
--This weekend is I.C.E. Fest on Green Prairie Fish Lake Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm. The organizers remind those when coming to bundle up for the very cold conditions and there will be a large warming test on site. Park at the beach area near the lake. The world record ice carousel is hopefully to being spinning Saturday morning and last year went for over 24 hours, hopefull the same this year. For full details on the events go to mnicefest.com.
--The Little Falls FFA is hosting their FFA week breakfast on Sunday, February 21st from 8:30am-12:30pm at the Little Falls VFW. The menu is pancakes, sausage, eggs, hashbrowns, muffins, coffee, milk, juice and water for a free will donation for FFA projects. There will also be a silent auction and you can also call the FFA advisor for pickup and they will bring the food out to you at the event on that Sunday or there will be tables set up inside the VFW with proper social distancing. For pickup call 616-2271.
ENTERTAINMENT DEATH NEWS
In the past week, Mary Wilson of the Supremes died February 8th at age 76, Hustler Magazine founder Larry Flynt died February 10th at age 78, former boxing champ Leon Spinks died February 5th at age 67 and Billy Brown the patriarch of Alaska Bush People on the Discovery Channel died on February 7th at age 68.
DEATH NOTICES
--Ivan Tony Bollig, age 85 of Cushing.
--Jeanine Greyblood, age 37 of Little Falls.