NEWS
--The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Little Falls Police Department Thursday morning with the apprehension of a subject who fled on foot. The subject had a warrant for his arrest and jumped in the river on the west side of town near Lindbergh Drive South and was apprehended on the east side of the river near Edgewater Drive. The Sheriff’s Office wants everyone to know that the subject was apprehended and the community is safe.
--The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a stolen jet ski, taken from Hilmerson Sports Center. The theft took place at approximately 7:34pm Wednesday night. The suspect vehicle appears to be a Ford F-250 extended cab, green in color, with dents visible in the tailgate of the truck. The suspect is approximately 6’1” 230lbs, with dark hair. The jet ski is a 2013 Sea Doo, registration number 7189lb. The jet ski was outside the gate and on a two place trailer. The suspect left the business eastbound on Iris Road. If you have any information on this theft, please contact their office at (320) 632-9233.
--Governor Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-72, activating the Minnesota National Guard to provide safety and protection for Clay County and surrounding areas during demonstrations planned in North Dakota in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The Minnesota National Guard stands ready to provide protection for all Minnesotans,” said Governor Walz. “While Minnesotans turn their attention to rebuilding our communities and reexamining racial inequities in the wake of George Floyd’s death, our administration is committed to providing protection for our neighborhoods, businesses, and families in order for those meaningful conversations to happen. Local law enforcement authorities are aware of credible threats of violent activities during demonstrations planned in North Dakota that could impact nearby Minnesota communities, and have requested assistance from the Minnesota National Guard to help provide security and preserve public safety. The National Guard Adjutant General will work with local government agencies to provide personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to respond as necessary. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) is currently activated and has implemented the Minnesota Emergency Operations Plan.
--The Minnesota Department of Health is warning of a texting scam regarding contact tracing for COVID-19. Health officials have been using contact tracing to identify people that have been around someone who has tested positive for the virus to help minimize the spread, but Infectious Disease Division Director Kris Ehresmann says scammers have started to take advantage of the process. Scammers are sending texts that tell the recipient that someone with whom they had contact has tested positive and to click a link for more information. Depending on the specific attack, by clicking on the link the victim could be prompted to download unwanted software that can access data on their phone, or they may be directed to a site that tries to trick them into revealing sensitive information. Ehresmann says all state and local public health workers will begin the process with a phone call. She says if you receive a text message before you get such a phone call, you should delete it immediately. She also says its important never to give out sensitive information such as your social security number, passwords, or bank information unless you have verified the identity of the person asking for it.
--Pierz Mayor Dave Fischer spoke on KLTF Thursday stating that they also have issued help from city businesses with assistance programs helping the small businesses have been reopening in the past weeks, also giving rebates on liquor licenses, and residents were given 5% off electric bills, no late fees on utility billing or any shut offs. Fischer stated that Pierz Freedom Fest in July and the large youth baseball tournaments also scheduled at the end of the this month and early next month that brings in a lot of revenue to the local businesses have all been cancelled for this year. Fischer stated that the August events (Region 8C Baseball Tournament, Oktoberfest and High School events leading back to school) are in question right now but as of today not been cancelled yet in Pierz so stay tuned.
--The Secretary of State's Website reports that the final candidate filings are listed, U.S. Congress Distict 8 a fourth candidate filed on Tuesday as Judith Schwartzbacker for Grassroots party against incumbent Congressman Pete Stauber and other two candidates. No new names had filed after the final list of Morrison County Commissioners were read on Wednesday's newletter. Two more candidates from the Grassroots party filed for U.S. Senator making over a dozen names in the race for the seat currently held by Democrat Senator Tina Smith. U.S. Congress seats in District 3, 4, 5 and 7 have a number of candidates on the ballots vying for both Republican and Democrat endorsement against the incumbents Dean Phillips, Betty McCollum, Ilhan Omar and Collin Peterson. The Primary Election to narrow down candidates will be held on August 11th.
--The latest numbers from Thursday for COVID-19 are 26,273 positive cases, 404 new and 29 new deaths, it was also reported that the numbers show more than 500 more females that got the virus compared to men since testing began. Morrison County again stayed at 48 cases, Todd at 330, Crow Wing 77, Benton 182 and Stearns at 2,047. Again numbers continue to stablize in past days.
--Little Falls Schools Superintendent Stephen Jones will be the guest this (Friday) morning at 8:30am on KLTF Community Program.
--Bethel Lutheran Church of Little Falls would like to announce that "Fare For All" food distribution will be open on Monday, June 8 from 3:30pm-5:30pm but it will be a drive-thru event in the parking lot at 901 West Broadway in Little Falls. All are welcome.
WEATHER
TODAY= sunny skies, high near 80, clear night cooler, low 48.
SATURDAY= sunny skies, high 75, storms after midnight, low 57.
SUNDAY= storms likely, gusty winds, heavy rains, high 84, low 67.
MONDAY= storm early, hot and humid, high 93, storms late day.
SPORTS
TWINS= relive the no hitter pitched by Francisco Liriano of the Minnesota Twins of May, 2011 this Sunday at noon on Q92 WYRQ.
NHL= one day after the NBA approved on a 29-1 vote to return to play this summer with training camp to reopen in 3 weeks. The NHL and NHL Players' Association have agreed that the qualifying round of the 24-team tournament will be best-of-five series and all four playoff rounds will be best-of-seven series. The sides also determined that the tournament will not be bracketed but will be reseeded after every round.The tournament could begin around mid-July if all safety measures are met by both sides and will be held in 10 cities to be decided, St. Paul was in line as being one the of the hub cities, but with recent developments, now not likely.