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NEWS
–Aaron Weber, a student at Pierz Healy High School, won the District 19 (Triple A) AAA contest Wednesday night in St. Cloud. He will be moving on to the Region 5A contest on February 3rd in St. Cloud with a chance to advance to state.
–A Wadena man tripped on the train tracks Monday night and was struck by an oncoming train. The Wadena Police Department stated that 60-year-old Rodger Arnett was crossing the train tracks in an attempt to beat an oncoming train when he tripped. Arnett’s leg was hit by the train causing significant injuries to the leg where officers had to retrieve bone fragments nearby belonging to Arnett. He was taken to an area hospital and then transferred to a Twin Cities medical facility. His official condition was not released by police. Authorities said there was alcohol in Arnett’s system at the time.
–Wreathsforthefallen.org announced that volunteers are needed this Saturday to help remove all the wreaths from the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery at 11:00am. The wreaths were placed back in December. The American Legion Post 46 also announced they will have a flag disposal ceremony also tomorrow. Those with flags due for retirement are encouraged to bring them. If you have questions or need more information on the wreath disposal this Saturday at 11:00am at the State Cemetery you can call John Thomas at 218-829-6622 or log onto WreathsForTheFallen.org.
–A Meeker County Sheriff’s deputy is facing criminal charges for controlled substances. Deputy Travis Sebring was under investigation after suspicion he had been stealing drugs from the Meeker County Drug Take Back Drop Box. Sebring was found in possession of drugs. He arrested on Tuesday afternoon and booked in the Renville County Jail. A search warrant was later executed on Sebring’s home, where officers found more drugs from the Take Back Drop Box as well as a small amount of marijuana. The investigation also revealed that Sebring had been stealing toys from a Christmas toy drive. The toys were being stored at the Meeker County Courthouse. The sheriff’s office does not believe other employees were involved in the thefts.
–Two people suffered injuries Monday morning on Highway 371 near Sleepy Hollow Road south of Brainerd. Around 10:20am, 37-year-old Lucas Jansen of Blue Earth and his passenger 40-year-old Candy Jansen of Elmore were traveling on Highway 371 when an oncoming semi-truck passed their vehicle causing them to veer off the road and strike the ditch. They both sustained neck and back injuries and were treated at an area hospital.
–A 38-year-old from Walker was injured Thursday around 10:15am on Highway 371 in Cass County at County Road 50. Christian Hansen was northbound attempted to pass another vehicle and rolled into the east ditch. Hansen was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
–Events this weekend include Mary of Lourdes School evening for education tonight at Falls Ballroom, dinner tickets sold out but tickets are available for event items at the door. Pierz Knights of Columbus Buffalo Feed and Raffle Saturday, Heartland Symphony fundraiser Sunday at AT Black and White, MCCL Dinner Sunday at Falls Ballroom, Super breakfast Sunday in Morrill and other events can all be found at fallsradio.com and click on community calendar.
–Next week is Catholic Schools Week. Join AM960 KLTF for Party Line Monday at Mary of Lourdes Middle School and Thursday (February 4th) at Holy Trinity School in Pierz. Listen to the programs at 10:00am each day or also streamed online at fallsradio.com.
–A 17-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday evening after being hospitalized with stab wounds authorities believe were self-inflicted. According to the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, a domestic assault was reported at 301 Birch Street South in Rockville around 5:30pm Wednesday. The boy was found with a stab wound to his stomach and was taken to St. Cloud Hospital. Further investigation led deputies to believe the boy had assaulted an 18-year-old woman and had interfered with her attempt to call police, and that he had stabbed himself. The boy was placed under arrest. The Sheriff’s Office said the case remains under investigation.
–Law enforcement are reminding residents as we enter the upcoming tax season to be mindful of ongoing telephone scams that often occurs this time of year. An individual may try to call you and inform you that you owe back taxes. They will state if you fail to call the person back they will send law enforcement to your home to arrest you. It is very important to remember that this is not the way the IRS conducts business. They will never call you without warning and demand payment, with no opportunity for appeal, and threaten a law enforcement response. If you receive such a call you are encouraged to hang up and contact your local law enforcement agency. You may also report the scam call to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1.800.366.4484 or at www.tigta.gov.
–The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office and St. Stephen Fire Department were dispatched to a vehicle fire on Stearns County Road 1 north of Sartell. Around 6:00pm Wednesday 51-year-old Steven Schwartz of Sartell was driving his daughter’s 2006 Chevrolet Trail Blazer to an auto shop for repairs when the vehicle’s engine started to overheat. The vehicle caught fire and Schwartz was able to get out of the vehicle and did not sustain any injuries.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
–Jared and Jennifer Wiherski of Little Falls, girl on January 27th
–Kristopher Crosby and Latasha Nelson of Little Falls, girl on Jan. 27th
DEATH NOTICES
–Bruce Holey, age 77 of Little Falls.
WEATHER
TODAY= cloudy, afternoon rain and sleet, high 35.
TONIGHT= rain and sleet changing to wet snow late, low 28.
SATURDAY= partly sunny, high near 40, freezing precip late night.
SUNDAY= sleet, drizzle and snow early, then cloudy, high 32.
SUN NITE/MON= partial clearing low 15, partly cloudy day high 25
SPORTS
HS WRE= Little Falls at Brainerd Triangular with Willmar coverage beginning around 5:30pm tonight on FM94 KFML.
HS BHKY= Little Falls at Alexandria tonight 7:15pm on Q92 WYRQ
COL HK= Gophers vs. Bemidji State Saturday 3:30pm on KLTF also catch Gopher Hockey on Sunday in the afternoon time depends on Saturday’s outcome and then its the NFL Pro Bowl between Team Rice and Team Irvin with now 5 Viking players on the teams they are Teddy Bridgewater, Adrian Peterson, Everson Griffen, Harrison Smith and Anthony Barr Sunday at 6pm on AM960 KLTF. Then next Sunday it’s Super Bowl 50 with full coverage on February 7th starting after the noon news on AM960 KLTF.
CC= get the latest in high school sports, scores, and interviews with area coaches on Coaches Corner Saturday just after 9am on AM960.
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