NEWS
--Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen was on KLTF Friday and spoke on many topics. Drugs have been a major problem and recently in central Minnesota and arrests in Morrison County for fentynyl which is a lethal drug even in a very small portion. This is why Coffee with the Cop events are so important to educate the community, parents, younger people, neighbors, friends to see the sign of drug abuse and the signs of if a drug selling system is in your area. Sheriff Larsen said the summer has been very busy with accidents, speed, DWI's, distracted and reckless driving. Again the first thing is to please remember driving habits, when there are trains, road construction, weekend items expect delays, congestion and slowdowns. ATV riders need to know the surroundings, watch their speeds, children should wear safety equipment, make sure they have been taught riding rules and respect the area. This year already there have been too many fatal incidents from young children to the elderly and many if not most of these accidents could have been avoided. Larsen said the burglaries have been upticked in previous months and reminds those if you have surveillance, trail cams, security systems with cameras, if you see something suspicious call it in and if you have been in an area with burglaries but might be best to look at getting some sort of security to avoid another burglary. Communication works best and you can reach Shawn at the sheriff's office at 320-632-9233 or by his email shawnl.morrison.co.us. Sheriff Larsen reminds the county to work together with law enforcement and we can do all possible to see this a safer community together.
--A 30-year-old man was injured in a drive-by shooting Wednesday on Facility Center Drive in Cass Lake. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to the shooting at 8pm. According to Cass County Chief Deputy Bryan Welk, the victim, a man who wasn’t identified by authorities, was shot in the bicep. The man was transported to Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. Welk said the victim was uncooperative and no other information about the shooting was available. The sheriff’s office reported there is no danger to public safety at this time. Their investigation is ongoing.
--Governor Tim Walz has authorized emergency assistance for eight Minnesota counties due to severe weather and flooding damage sustained during four different weather events spanning between April 22 and July 5. Becker County incurred eligible damages due to flooding caused by spring snowmelt and heavy rains. This flooding also caused damage that qualified for federal assistance for 15 other counties and four tribal nations. In May, Benton, Lyon, McLeod, and Murray counties experienced damages caused by severe thunderstorms with heavy rains, flash flooding, damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. These storms also caused damage that qualified for federal assistance in 23 other counties. Cottonwood County experienced damages caused by a severe thunderstorm with heavy rains and flash flooding and then again with Freeborn, and Rock counties experienced eligible damages caused by severe thunderstorms with heavy rains and flooding. The Department of Public Safety division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will continue to work with the counties who were impacted by these severe weather events.
--Marie Woitalla found the Pierz Oktoberfest medallion around 9:30am Friday on Oak Street just north of Park Avenue under a pine tree in pine needles. $500 in Pierz Commercial Bucks is her prize. That was the second medallion hunt last week in Pierz.
--This week AM960 KLTF Community Program is speaking to the Morrison County School Superintendents on the upcoming school year. Pierz George Weber Monday, Upsala Vern Capelle Tuesday, Royalton Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp, Little Falls Greg Johnson Thursday and Friday will be Travis Hensch of Swanville. Hear each of the programs at 8:30am this week on KLTF and fallsradio.com.
–An Amtrak train has hit a pedestrian near Clear Lake. The Sherburne County Sheriff's Office says the train hit the man standing on the railroad tracks just south of Clear Lake. The Amtrak train was heading east at about 9am Friday when it hit the man near 97th Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesman for Amtrak says there were no injuries to any passengers on the train or members of the crew. Amtrak posted an update on Twitter at about 11:15am saying the train was on the move again. Investigators are working with the medical examiner to identify the man. The Sheriff's Office says more information will be released later.
--The Minnesota State Fair's eleventh Military Appreciation Day takes place Tuesday, and this year’s theme is honoring employers of military families. Military Appreciation Day is presented by USAA and coordinated by the Minnesota National Guard. Military Appreciation Day’s official ceremony commences at 10am at the Minnesota State Fair’s Leinie Lodge Bandshell. The program will include remarks by senior leaders of Minnesota's military and the MDVA commissioner. The program concludes at 10:25am with a helicopter flyover from the 34th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade. The 34th Red Bull Infantry Division’s Concert Band performance follows at 10:30am and plays into the afternoon. Mr. Tom Lyons and iHeartMedia Minneapolis will be on hand to create the weekly, state-wide syndicated radio program and podcast Minnesota Military Radio. Minnesota Military Radio is heard at 7am Sundays on Q92 WYRQ and 11am Saturdays on AM960 KLTF. There are discounts throughout the day for anyone showing military identification for being a current or past Veteran of any branch of Military Service.
DEATH NOTICES
--Edward H. Burggraff Jr., age 93 of Little Falls.
WEATHER
TODAY= sunny and windy, high 74.
TONIGHT= clear skies, low around 54.
TUESDAY= sunny skies, less windy, high 78, low near 55.
WEDNESDAY= sunny and warmer, high 81, low around 60.
SPORTS
TWINS= Twins pound the Giants Friday 9-0 to end a six game losing streak. Twins score 2 in the 9th and win it in the 10th Saturday night over the Giants 3-2. Twins get the sweep Sunday winning 8-3 over the Giants. The Twins open series with the Boston Red Sox at Target Field tonight, pregame at 6pm on Q92 WYRQ.
NFL= Vikings lose 23-13 to Denver. Finish 0-3 in preseason but starting September 11th they count for real vs. Green Bay at 3:25pm.
CLASS C= Nisswa walked off Raymond with a 2 run hit in the bottom of the 9th to win 6-5 Saturday, Buckman shut out Luverne 4-0 to advance and Avon wins 2-1 after a suspended game got moved to Sunday and went 11 innings to beat St. Martin. All three teams Buckman, Nisswa and Avon will play on Saturday in the next round of the Class C Tournament with a chance to continue playing throughout Labor Day weekend on A960 KLTF and fallsradio.com.