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NEWS
–The Swanville Public School District has a school referendum vote on Tuesday, November 3rd. The polls for those residing in the Swanville School District is from noon-8:00pm on Tuesday at the Swanville School Lobby. The existing authority in Swanville is $385.34 per pupil that will expire after fiscal year 2021. The ballot question will be for an additional $374.66 per pupil with a term of ten years beginning with the fiscal year of 2016-17. If approved the total authority would be $760 per pupil. The yes or no question will read: The board of Independent School District No. 486 (Swanville Public Schools) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $374.66 per pupil. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 486 be approved? By voting yes on this ballot question, you are voting for a property tax increase. On this morning’s Up Front program on KLTF we expect Gene Harthun, the Swanville School Superintendent to appear as a guest in studio to speak cover more detail on this.
–The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office Friday confirmed the human remains found in a Douglas County field is that of Laura Schwendemann. The cause and manner of death is still pending. Schwendemann was reported missing October 14th after leaving a gas station with a man. The remains were found a week ago Sunday in a township farmstead. Authorities did question a man about the disappearance but at this time no arrests have been made.
–The Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has announced LuAnn Jarvis of the Morrison County Veteran’s Services is the November Employee of the Month. LuAnn has worked for Morrison County Veteran’s Services office for almost 11 years. Congratulations LuAnn Jarvis, Little Falls Chamber of Commerce employee of the month.
–Congratulations to Renee Krueger of Royalton who won the Gopher Jackpot 5 lottery last week. Renee earned $807,970 in winnings. She and her husband share a philosophy: it only takes one lucky ticket and you can’t win if you dont buy one. Renee purchased the lottery ticket at a gas station in Royalton a week ago. Congratulations!
–Congressman Collin C. Peterson announced that Minnesota has been awarded $8 million for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) program. The funds will be used to expand access to biofuel blender pumps across the state. The State of Minnesota currently operates a successful public-private partnership which has significantly increased opportunities for consumers to use higher blends of ethanol.
–A passenger was injured in a two-vehicle crash at 11:45am Thursday at the intersection of Oak Street and 28th Street in Brainerd. The drivers involved in the crash, 66-year old Andrew Lutter of Brainerd and 93-year old Dilbert Grossman of Baxter were not injured. Grossman’s passenger 51-year old Christine Grossman of Baxter was transported to Essentia Health- St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd for injuries.
–The Little Falls City Council meets tonight at 7:30pm at City Hall. One item expected to be discussed in their planning meeting is the recent sign ordinance as council members continue to work on the wording of the ordinance so they can take action on it for the city.
–The Morrison County Commissioners hold their next meeting on Tuesday morning at 9am at the Morrison County Government Center.
–One day after federal charges of child pornography was announced against 52-year-old Daniel Heinreich of Annandale more questions were asked about the statute of limitations for prior crimes after he was a “person of interest” in the Jacob Wetterling case in 1989. Heinrich was not charged with any crimes related to that case nor a case 1989 of sexual abuse against a young boy in Stearns County. The U.S. Attorney’s office said the statute of limitations had passed in those cases, however it was reported that in 2000 legislation was passed to have no limitations on murder or kidnapping. The U.S. Attorney’s Office only elaborated that no charges have been filed against Heinreich in either of the 1989 cases. Heinrich waived his right to a detention hearing and his preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday in federal court in St. Paul.
–The Benton County Sheriff’s Office along with the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association is seeking input from Benton County citizens to help shape law enforcement services in the 21st century. Ensuring that the public is provided with the highest level of service and protection is a key goal of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association. Because of this, they are leading an effort to assure that Minnesota law enforcement continues to provide excellent service for, and with, the public. To that end, they have undertaken an initiative to develop and articulate a vision for Minnesota Law Enforcement in this century. Members of the public are invited to participate in an on-line survey to provide their thoughts and input on this topic to help shape this vision. The survey may be accessed at: www.mnsheriffs.org/PUBsurvey. Additional information concerning this initiative and survey may be found at the Benton County website, www.co.benton.mn.us.
DEATH NOTICES
–Richard G. Chirhart, age 72 of Little Falls.
–James “Jim” Ginter, age 82 of Brainerd, originally of North Prairie.
–Dolores Ann “Dee” Berg, age 82 of Brainerd.
–Nancy Schultz, age 83 of Little Falls formerly of Motley.
–George P. Posch Jr., age 60 of Bowlus.
WEATHER
TODAY= mostly sunny, high near 60.
TONIGHT= partly cloudy, low around 40.
TUESDAY= mostly sunny, high near 60, low around 45.
WEDNESDAY= sunny start, high near 60, rain late night, low 45.
SPORTS
HS FB= Pierz defeats Albany 9-0 in the Class AAA Quarterfinals on Saturday. Pierz will take on Tri-City United Friday at Park Central. Pregame at 6:15pm, kick-off at 7pm on FM94.
NFL= Teddy Bridgewater tossed a 4th quarter touchdown which was followed by a last second field goal by Blair Walsh for the Vikings to beat Chicago 23-20 Sunday. The Vikings (5-2) host Rams Sunday.
COL FB= Gophers come up less than 1 yard short of winning Saturday as Michigan has a goal line stand to win 29-26 over the Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. Gophers at Ohio State Saturday.
WS= Mets win game 3 on Friday 9-3 over Royals. Kansas City scores three late runs Saturday to win 5-3 and take a 3-1 series lead then finished off the series late Sunday with a 7-2 win in 12 innings which with another late rally to win the game. Kansas City wins their first World Series since 1985 and 2nd all time in team history.
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