NEWS
--At 12:37pm on Wednesday the Morrison County Sheriff's Office received a report of a one vehicle accident with possible injuries near the intersection of 160th Avenue and 173rd Street, approximately two miles northeast of Little Falls in Belle Prairie Township. 20-year old Antonio Stroia of Little Falls was traveling north on 160th Avenue and ended up losing control which caused him to go into the west ditch hitting a snow bank and then went airborne. Stroia was transported to St. Gabriel’s Hospital via ambulance with unknown injuries.
--Dick Knopik from the Social Security Office Dick informed Little Falls Radio of a new type of scam. In the latest scam, local residents may get a phone call and an option to dial a number (for example dial one or zero to reach your local Social Security office). If you use this option you would be connected to the local Social Security Office, however the scammer is still listening on the other end of the phone call gathering your personal information. Since Social Security would be unable to tell that you used this option to call, as per their normal protocol they would ask you to verify your information like your birthdate and social security number. That is how the scammer gets your information. This is yet another type of scam you should be aware of so you don't fall victim. If you need to contact your scoial security office or any other agency that may require you to verify your personal information, don't use the connection services offered on a different call. Instead, hang up with those who called you and call directly yourself so you know that no one else is listening in. Dick Knopik has been a staple on AM960 KLTF for nearly 30 years. Dick announced yesterday that he is retiring from the Social Security Office in March and yesterday was his final appearance on KLTF Party Line and wanted to thank all the listeners with their worthy questions and concerns over the years regarding Social Security.
--There will be an open house for the retirement of Little Falls Fire Chief Mike Nieman on Monday, March 9th from 1-4pm at the Little Falls Fire Hall. Cake and coffee available and all are welcome.
--Waite Park Police are reminding everyone, especially business owners, to be careful about their mail this time of year after finding stolen mail. An officer on patrol stopped a suspicious vehicle on February 11th and made a traffic stop in the 2000 block of Frontage Road North near Mill's Fleet Farm. Inside the vehicle, police say there were several pieces of mail stolen from businesses in that area. Officers have identified a suspect but have not completed their investigation and so no charges have been filed yet. Police say you should never send checks or other financial information through your personal mailbox and be sure to take your mail daily.
--Lots of fish fries tonight around the area check your local group, school and organizations for details. Lindbergh Elementery in Little Falls is hosting a family fun night tonight from 5:30-7:30pm. Saturday there is a chili and soup supper and silent auction at the Long Prairie Legion where money goes to help our Veterans. Sunday is the 2020 Father Daughter Ball at the Falls Ballroom and the Holy Trinity School Carnival is Sunday at the school in Pierz.
--Democratic presidential front-runner Bernie Sanders will campaign in Minnesota ahead of next week's Super Tuesday primary. The Vermont senator will appear at a get-out-the-vote rally at RiverCentre in St. Paul at 7:30 p.m. on Monday night. It's free and open to the public. Doors open at 5:30pm first come, first serve.
--The Little Falls City Council meets Monday at 7:30pm at City Hall.
--The Little Falls Community High School most recent athletes of the month were 11th grader Jackson Grant in Nordic Ski and 12th grader Kali Schirmers in Gymnastics. Coach Mattia Hendrickson says: Jackson has been the number one finisher for boy’s ski team in every single race this season as well as placing at the top of each race among a very competitive section including this year’s top state ranked male. His many great finishes have been a key factor in the team's success this season. Jackson has not only grown as an athlete this season, but also as a leader. In the face of his success, Jackson has remained humble. Jackson is extremely dedicated to skiing and his hard work and determination have led him to his success. Coach Rachelle LeBlanc says: Kali Schirmers is a senior and captain for the Flyers Gymnastics team! She always comes with a good attitude to practice and uplifts her teammates and encourages them in and out of the gym. She is always a bright light in the gym and she will be missed greatly next year. She is very close to joining the “9.0 Club” for the team, and works everyday to achieve this in the next competition. Kali, before this year had never competed all around and when asked to compete beam for the team, she gladly did and now she is our number two all arounder! This is a testament to her hard work and drive!
--The next Coffee with the Cop event will be held on March 11th starting at 9am at the Randall Cafe. You are encouraged to come and asked questions to area law enforcement.
WEATHER
TODAY= becoming sunny, high 26.
TONIGHT= flurries before midnight, cloudy, low 13.
SATURDAY= mostly cloudy, mild, high 38, low 25.
SUNDAY= sunny and mild, high 44, low around 15.
MONDAY= sunny and windy, colder, high 31, low around 10.
SPORTS
WRE= Royalton/Upsala lost both matches yesterday as a team at the state tournament in St. Paul. Long Prairie-Grey Eagle/Browerville Eagle Valley repeated at Class A State Champions. Foley finished 4th in Class AA going 1-2 on the day, Simley won state title, Shakopee won the Class AAA title. Individual competiition begins today with Class A (Royalton/Upsala, Holdingford, Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Browerville) at 9am, Class AA (Pierz, Foley) at 11am and the Class AAA (Little Falls) at 1pm today on Q92 WYRQ. Quarter-Finals will be at 4pm, wrestlebacks around 8pm tonight also on Q92 with the semi-finals and championships scheduled for Saturday in St. Paul.
GBB= Pierz, Royalton, Holdingford, Foley, Albany, Sauk Centre and Onamia all won on Thursday to advance in girls basketball playoffs. Little Falls, Swanville, Upsala, Browerville and Long Prairie-Grey Eagle were all beaten last night and eliminated from the playoffs.
GBB= Pierz vs. Sauk Centre Saturday 6pm on FM94 KFML.
COL HK= Gophers take on Michigan tonight 7pm and then Saturday it is a 4:30pm game, hear then both on AM960 KLTF
COL BB= Gophers vs. Wisconsin Sunday at 5pm on AM960 KLTF.
TWINS= catch Twins spring training Sunday at noon on Q92.
TODAY IN HISTORY
IN 1066= Westminster Abbey opened in England.
IN 1692= first Salem Witch Hunt began.
IN 1827= the first organized railroad (Baltimore & Ohio) starting up.