NEWS
--The Morrison County Fair continues today with Motoring Day. Again the day starts with AM960 KLTF Party Line live at the fair at 10:05am on AM960 KLTF and fallsradio.com. Plenty of animal shows, llama, alpaca, goats and general livestock shows. Magic Maniac Magic Shows through the day, music starts at 11am and runs through the day with Social Security Express at 11, Rick Brix One Man Band at 3pm, Zakk Granddahl Band at 9pm. Plus dinosaur dimensions, Gopher State Carnival opens at noon, exhibits, Santa House with items from the Historical Society, school house, food and beverages, bingo, smear at 12:30pm, classic car show from 2-7pm, Bean Bag Tournament by the United Way at 6pm, Friday Night Lights Horse Event at 7pm and the 4×4 Truck Pull at 6:30pm at the Grandstand. Saturday is the final day at the fair Kids Day, Open Cattle Show, from 10am-2pm a number of kids events balloon twisting, face painting, Frozen Princesses, magic shows, painting with school of art for kids and adults alike to enjoy Saturday. German Dancing shows in the afternoon, Slew Foot Family Band, Century Farm Recognition, 4-H ribbon ceremony, 4-H premier showmanship events late afternoon into the evening for those. The night wraps up with music from RJ Graff Band and also the Demolition Derby 7pm at the grandstand. Plus many more events today and tomorrow at the Morrison County Fair east of Little Falls on County Road 43. Get more details on the fair by going to fallsradio.com and click on the Fair link.
--A man involved in a fatal accident west of Little Falls last week on July 12th has been charged with two felonies in Morrison County District Court. 33-year old Logan Richard Klooster of Randall, was charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide. One count is for operating a motor vehicle in a grossly negligent manner, and the other is for doing so but also under the influence of a controlled substance. The head-on collision on Highway 27, just west of the intersection with Highway 238, resulted in the death of 79-year old Shirley Emma Friebe of Eagle Bend. According to the criminal complaint, Morrison County Dispatch received a report of a vehicle weaving all over the roadway on Highway 27 at about 12:08pm, July 12th. Moments later, a report stated that the vehicle crashed head-on with another vehicle. A sergeant from the Minnesota State Patrol responded to the report, along with multiple law enforcement agencies. When the State Patrol arrived on scene, according to the report, the driver who was said to be “weaving all over the roadway” was identified as Klooster. The report states that, in examining the crash site, law enforcement noted that Klooster had a hypodermic needle on his driver’s side floorboard. There were also two vials of Narcan on the driver’s seat. Klooster was not initially conscious but became responsive after he was administered Narcan. Klooster was transported to a hospital. A search warrant for a blood draw from Klooster was received and taken. After he was medically cleared, Klooster was transported to the Morrison County Jail. The report states that a driver following behind Klooster prior to the collision used a cellphone to record a video of the crash, as well as his driving conduct moments before it happened. The video allegedly shows Klooster’s vehicle weaving all over the roadway, from the dirt shoulder on the right side of the road, back across the opposing lane of traffic and on the dirt shoulder on the other side of the roadway, driving in the wrong lane of traffic before colliding with the oncoming vehicle driven by Friebe. If convicted, both charges carry a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and/or a fine of $20,000.
--The missing Brainerd man has been found deceased. Brainerd police stated that on Thursday they received credible information that John Ciminski was seen walking on Bluff Avenue in Brainerd shortly after his disappearance was reported. Law enforcement yesterday around 1pm found the body of Ciminski between Bluff Avenue and the Missisippi River deceased. An autopsy will be performed on the body for exact cause of death but foul play is not suspected.
--Two people, believed to be professional couriers used by drug traffickers, have been charged after a traffic stop on Interstate 94 near Clearwater. According to the charges filed in Stearns County District Court, 44-year-old Ana Pacheco-Rivera and 52-year-old Gabriel Sandoval were caught with 70 pounds of methamphetamine on Tuesday. A trooper with the Minnesota State Patrol was told the two were from Oregon and had been traveling for several days to go shopping at the Mall of America. Court records show there was no luggage visible, only two dogs in the back seat. During the conversation, the trooper learned Pacheco-Rivera lied about who the vehicle is registered to and a drug-sniffing dog was brought in to assist. Records show the car had a hidden compartment containing 70 one-pound bags of methamphetamine valued at more than $400,000. As the search continued, evidence uncovered several different names for the two. Both suspects were booked into the Stearns County Jail awaiting their first court appearance.
--A damaged gas line forced the evacuation of numerous residences and businesses Wednesday in Crosslake. A construction worker on County Highway 66 and Daggett Pine Road damaged a 6-inch main gas line at about 1:20pm Wednesday, forcing the department to evacuate people southeast of the leak. Fire crews evacuated about 30 people, though the total number who took refuge at the center that was set up was not known. It was reported by late on Wednesday evening many were returned to their home.
--Plenty of weekend events including the Morrison County Fair, farewell party tonight for former Superintendent Stephen Jones will be at Great River Arts from 7-9pm. The Upsala Upstage Players “Brigadoon” is performed tonight through Monday, VFW motorcycle and classic car run starting at Little Falls VFW Saturday at 11:30am with ride then auction and food after. St. Rita's Church Bazaar in Sunday with full events on the church grounds and inside the church in Hillman. Get details at fallsradio.com then community calendar.
--Thanks to members of the Little Falls Area Chamber Lindy Greeters who visited Little Falls Radio on Thursday and toured the station.
WEATHER
TODAY= sunny and warm, high 88.
TONIGHT= clear night, humid, low 66.
SATURDAY= AM sun, then PM storms, some heavy, high 84, low 58.
SUNDAY= sunny and cooler, breezy, high 76, low near 55.
MONDAY= sunny and pleasant, high 78, rain overnight, low near 60.
SPORTS
TWINS= Twins (50-44) return to play this weekend after the All Star Break as they open with Detroit on the road Saturday at 4:30pm then Sunday with Inside Twins at 11:30am on Q92 WYRQ.
VL= Victory League playoffs begin with one game tonight then the rest of the first round games on Saturday, including St. Wendel at Upsala at 3:30pm on AM960 KLTF and fallsradio.com. There will be a game on Sunday on KLTF decided after tomorrow's action.
LYNX= after some time off Lynx return to play tonight vs. Sun.