NEWS
--24 year old Jordan David Lindeman of Minneapolis, was charged in Morrison County District Court with one felony count of third-degree burglary and one count of felony theft. The charges stem from a June 18 incident in which a deputy from the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a burglary that occurred at Gaffke’s Auto Repair in Randall. According to the report, when the deputy arrived at the scene, he met with the owners, who advised that someone had burglarized the business overnight. The report states that it appeared the suspect had made entry through an overhead door and stole tools and other items, valued at “several thousand dollars.” They also stole a Chevrolet Trail Blazer from outside of the building. At the time of the incident, there were no suspects. However, security camera footage captured images of the suspect while he was “rummaging through the business office.” A still photo was sent out on a statewide crime alert to other law enforcement agencies. According to the report, a detective with the Faribault Police Department contacted the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office and reported that the person shown in the surveillance video was Lindeman. The detective was familiar with Lindeman from his jurisdiction. He sent photographs to the Sheriff’s Office of Lindeman — who had “distinct tattoos on his neck, arms and hands” according to the report. They matched the appearance of the suspect in the surveillance video, the report states. A warrant was requested for Lindeman’s arrest in lieu of a summons. He is listed as a wanted fugitive with the Minnesota Department of Corrections. If convicted for his crimes in Morrison County, both crimes carry a maximum penalty of up to five years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine.
--Karla Zeck was named back on May 31st the new executive director of Great River Arts in Little Falls. Zeck does have many family ties to the area and is happy to be back in the area supporting and promoting the arts. Great River Arts will continue to have numerous events, programs, art work from local and regional artist and many other things to take in so you are encouraged to check out their website at greatart.org or call the Art Center during their regular business hours Wednesday through Saturday to call them 632-0960. Zeck will be the guest on KLTF Community Program Wednesday morning at 8:30am to discuss more on happenings at GRA.
--Back on Saturday, July 16, Minnesota, along with other states, they rolled out the new 988 phone number for people to call when they need a mental health crisis lifeline. The new three-digit dialing code streamlines access to mental health crisis support and is part of a nationwide effort to transition the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a phone number people can more easily remember and access in times of crisis. The change also includes an online chat feature and new texting option. As of Saturday, anyone can dial or text 988 to reach crisis support or to use an online chat feature to connect with crisis support. The crisis line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This was a reason last year that you now have to dial 10 digits when calling land lanes from telephones and some cell phones.
--A motorcyclist was hurt in a crash in Sherburne County. The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened just before 4:00pm Thursday on Highway 169 south of Princeton. 51-year-old Erech Gallantin of Milaca was going south when his bike collided with a car trying to cross the highway. Gallantin had non-life-threatening injuries. The other driver was not injured in the accident.
--Little Falls City Council meets tonight 7:30pm on City Hall.
--An Eagle Bend man was seriously hurt in an ATV crash late Friday night. The incident happened around 10:30pm at 300th Street and 145th Avenue in Eagle Bend. The Todd County Sheriff's Office says Brent Goodwin was driving his ATV when he lost control and crashed.
Authorities say he had severe injured and airlifted to the Twin Cities. The sheriff's office says alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.
--With the campaign season approaching fast, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is reminding everyone of the rules for roadside signs. MnDOT says that political and advertising signs are not allowed on driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches and corner sight lines of all roads in the state. In addition, landowner consent is required before signs are placed on private land. The Minnesota Outdoor Advertising Control Act also prohibits advertising posters on utility poles, trees and shrubs, and rocks or natural features. MnDOT staff are required to remove signs if they’re not placed properly. Officials say every effort is made to contact the owner and return the sign if it’s been removed.
--One of two men accused in a shooting incident in Avon last March that seriously injured another man has pleaded guilty to his role in the crime. 21-year-old Grant Monaghan of St. Cloud has pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting 1st-degree aggravated robbery with a dangerous weapon. He'll be sentenced on September 8th. Authorities have also formally charged 21-year-old Emmanuel Johnson of St. Cloud with the same charge. In addition, aiding and abetting 2nd-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and being a felon in possession of gun charges have been filed. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says Johnson was arrested on a warrant in Harvey, Illinois in March. Johnson is still awaiting extradition and has no pending court hearings. The incident happened in the 300 block of Char Avenue Northeast in Avon on the morning of March 8th.
--A Hutchinson toddler suffered serious injuries after she fell off a lawnmower Thursday. The Meeker County Sheriff's Office says emergency responders were called to the home along 615th Avenue in rural Hutchinson at 10:40am. Authorities say 36-year-old Amanda Carter reported her 21-month-old daughter had fallen off the lawnmower while the mom was mowing and received serious cuts to her arm and hand. The girl was taken by ambulance to Hutchinson Hospital and later flown to the Twin Cities with serious injuries.
--The Little Falls School Board meets at 5pm today at the Media Center of the Middle School. Agenda items the new handbooks.
DEATH NOTICES
--Allen “Al” C. Mortenson, age 75 of Rice.
--Rosemary Y. Gosiak, age 85 of Little Falls.
WEATHER
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT 12PM TO 8PM TONIGHT.
TODAY= sunny and hot, high 96, heat index values near 101.
TONIGHT= storms after midnight, low 72 and humid.
TUESDAY= sunny and hot, high 91, storms in evening, low 64.
WEDNESDAY= sunny and breezy, a bit cooler, high 83, low 62.
SPORTS
TWINS= a 3 run 7th inning gave White Sox a 6-2 win over the Twins Friday night. Twins go long ball with homers from Polanco, Correa and Arreaz Saturday to beat Chicago 6-3. White Sox rout the Twins on Sunday 11-0. The All Star Game is tomorrow night in Los Angeles.
LYNX= Lynx win Friday over Indiana but lose Sunday to Washington.