NEWS
--Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this fall to be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants. Crash data shows there were 374 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota from 2019 through 2021, resulting in eight deaths and 133 injuries. Inattentive driving and speed were the biggest contributing factors in those crashes. “Harvest season is underway across Minnesota and farmers will again need the highways to access their fields,” said Brian Sorenson, state traffic engineer, in a news release. “Motorists need to put down distractions and watch for those slow-moving farm vehicles, especially on rural, two-lane roads.” Farm equipment is large and heavy, making it hard for operators to accelerate, slow down and stop. The equipment also makes wide turns and sometimes crosses over the center line. In addition, farm vehicles can create large blind spots, making it difficult for operators to see approaching vehicles. Please watch for farm equipment.
--At 4:17pm Wednesday the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office responded to a male pinned underneath a truck in the 23000 Block of Mollie Lake Road, Lake Edward Township. It was reported that the male was unconscious and was not breathing. Upon arrival, deputies learned that the victim, a 31-year-old male from Pillager, was working on a truck on a trailer. The truck, a 2002 Ford F150, rolled backward partially off the trailer, pinning the victim between the truck and the trailer. The Nisswa Fire Department was able to remove the male and CPR was initiated. The male was airlifted to St Cloud Hospital. According to the report, his condition is unknown at this time.
--A two vehicle accident with injuries occurred Thursday morning at 5:54am on Highway 23 in Benton County. 51-year-old Keith Brambrink of Oak Park was turning left onto 35th Avenue and collided with a vehicle driven by 53-year-old Angelina Lukere of St. Cloud. Lukere was taken to St. Cloud Hospital with non life threatening injuries. A 23-year-old passenger in the Lukere vehicle is listed on the State Patrol but no other information was released on his name or condition from the accident on Thursday at this time.
--St. Cloud fire crews responded to a car fire on Interstate 94 during the morning commute Wednesday. The call came in just after 7am for a car that was fully engulfed in flames near Opportunity Drive. Traffic was reduced to one lane while crews put out the fire. It was reported by firefighters there were no injuries from the car fire.
--Andy Ward and students from Little Falls Community High School were on KLTF Thursday to invite all to a community service evening class on Astronomy taught by the senior students in the class. The class is 6-8pm starting Tuesday October 18th and then next 9 Tuesdays. There is cost for the class through Community Services and if interested call the High School at 320-616-2200 to sign up. The Students were very excited on doing this to talk about the history, mythology, space items, moon landing and the moon in general and other items related to space and astronomy in general.
--Another busy weekend of events include a meatball supper at St. John's in Grey Eagle Saturday evening, meet and greet at Little Falls Community Middle School for candidates 12-4pm Saturday, Jason Schommer show at Great River Arts Saturday night, breakfasts on Sunday from Buckman Area Lions in Buckman Church Hall 8-12pm, Upsala EMS and Firefighters event with free will breakfast 10:30-1 at the Upsala Fire Hall on Sunday. Many more events next week and the week after to check out at fallsradio.com.
--A set of keys was found Thursday afternoon at 2:20pm at Mill Ruins Park in Little Falls. The keys were dropped off at the Little Falls Police Department. Call 616-5570 after 8:00am to identify and claim them.
--Authorities say a teenager was hurt after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bike Thursday morning. The incident happened around 8:45am at the intersection of 12th Street North and 31st Avenue North in St. Cloud. Police say a 15-year-old boy was riding his bike westbound on 12th Street when he was hit by a vehicle attempting to make a right turn to go east on 12th Street. Authorities say the driver, 72-year-old Joyce Cheeley of St. Cloud, did not see the bicyclist. She was cited for Failure to Stop at a stop sign.
--The Morrison County Sheriff's Office thanks all who attended the coffee with the cop event Thursday morning at the senior center. A large number of people from the community came to address questions and concerns and hear about drug awareness and prevention. The Sheriff's Office stated that we are all in this together and appreciate all the supportive communication from the event. Both the sheriff's office and Little Falls Police Department have posted pictures of the event on their facebook pages.
--The Little Falls Fire Department continues to accept applications for the position of paid on call firefighter until October 21st. Being a firefighter is a commitment, but if you ask any firefighter, you will likely hear that it is one of the most rewarding things in their life. The job does not always involve responding to emergencies or training on skills. As we approach fire prevention week, we highlight the community outreach and public education portion of the fire service. If you are not sure being a paid on call firefighter is right for you or if you have questions, please reach out by phone at 320-616-5591 or email at lffire@cityoflittlefalls.com. We will be happy to answer any questions. If interested in applying, you can pick up an application at City Hall or by printing one at the following link.... https://www.cityoflittlefalls.com/.../employment...
--Recently a Diamond Willow cane was taken from the library, the hope is that it was an accident. If you have the specially marked cane the owner asks to please return to the library or to Coborn's. They really do need the cane back.
--Friday night bar bingo tonight at the Randall VFW is canceled.
WEATHER
TODAY= partly cloudy to sunny skies, cool, less wind, high 48.
TONIGHT= clearing skies, frost likely by morning, low 27.
SATURDAY= sunny skies, warmer, high 61, low around 37.
SUNDAY= sunny start, isolated PM shower, high 60, low 32.
MONDAY= partly cloudy skies, high 62, low around 40.
SPORTS
HS FB= Little Falls at Zimmerman tonight 7pm on AM960 KLTF.
HS FB= Pierz at Melrose tonight 7pm on 94ROCKS 94.1FM.
HS FB= Upsala/Swanville at Browerville tonight 7pm on 92.1 Q92.
NFL= Vikings host Chicago Sunday at noon.
COL FB= Gophers are off this weekend, have Illinois on Oct 15th.
TOMORROW IN HISTORY
On October 8, 1950 at 10am AM960 KLTF went on the air. Thank you for all you have listened over the years. In honor of the 72nd Anniversary KLTF will rerun some of the early programs and look back to some local shorts in the previous years between 12-2pm Saturday on AM960 KLTF.