NEWS
Township Election Results from Tuesday.
Agram- Dave Janson-Supervisor, Don Tschida-Clerk
Belle Prairie- Greg Colombe-Supervisor, Keith Kruschke-Clerk.
Bellevue- Don Rudolph-Supervisor; Jean Balaski-Clerk.
Culdrum- Tom Mrozek- Supervisor, Jeanie Carlson-Clerk/Treasurer
Cushing- Jim Robinson-Supervisor, Deb Symanietz-Clerk
Darling- John Tabatt- Supervisor, Carolyn “Bing” Ganz-Clerk
Green Prairie= Dan Maslowski- Supervisor, Lois Petershick-Clerk
Leigh- Dan Meyer-Supervisor, Wendy Tretter-Clerk.
Little Falls- Charles Parins-Supervisor, Bonnie Bienick-Clerk
Parker- Randy Rutz-Supervisor, Tammy Kedrowski-Clerk.
Pike Creek- Adam Boone-Supervisor, Darlene Kroll-Clerk
Platte- Jackie Keehr-Supervisor (3-Year Term), Shelly Boser-Supervisor (1-Year Term), Judy Boser-Clerk
Ripley- Darv Keehr-Supervisor, Norma Bjornson-Clerk
Swan River- Tim Zapzalka-Supervisor, Pat Oldakowski-Clerk
Swanville- David Cichon-Supervisor, Bunny Johnston-Clerk
Two Rivers- Ronald Leners-Supervisor, Gina Salitros-Clerk
OTHER NEWS
--Around 7:45am Wednesday the Morrison County Sheriff's Office received a report of a two vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of 213th Street and 175th Avenue located two miles east of Highway 371 north of Little Falls. Deputies responded to the scene and determined that a truck driven by 24-year old Nickolas Retka and a car driven by 41-year old Christian Seidl, both of Little Falls, collided. After the initial investigation it appears that Seidl was traveling east on 213th Street and Retka was traveling south on 175th Avenue when the collision occurred. Seidl was pronounced dead at the scene. The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting the Morrison County Sheriff's Office with the crash reconstruction.
--District 9B Representative Ron Kresha of Little Falls won the Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) second annual bipartisan “Bag-Off,” March 6th, at the Minnesota State Capitol. This event highlighted the Minnesota food industry and the impact it has on serving consumers, providing careers, and investing in its communities. Kresha was one of four legislators who competed against Minnesota’s 2017 Best Bagger. A panel of MGA members judged the five contestants based on speed, distribution of weight between the bags, proper bagging technique, along with style, attitude and appearance. As the winner, Kresha was presented a trophy and $1,000 to donate to a food charity of his choice within his district.
--The body of Amy Dow a Red Lake woman missing since January 28th was found Monday according to her mother. Although officials have not issued a statement regarding Dow's death, her mother, Chele Kalstabakken, confirmed via Facebook that Dow's body was found. Dow was found near her Ponemah, Minnesota home. Her body was sent to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy. Dow was last seen leaving her house in Ponemah in late January. Her family began searching for her February 3rd.
--8th District U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan on Tuesday officially endorsed Tim Walz for Governor in the November general election. Walz is in a crowded field vying for the DFL endorsement for the Governor race as current Governor Mark Dayton is not running again.
--A St. Cloud man has been charged with making terroristic threats after an incident Saturday evening. According to a Stearns County criminal complaint, 22-year old Andrew Kim Beniek was arrested by a Minnesota state trooper after he allegedly threatened another driver with a handgun. The other driver told the trooper Beniek originally cut him off, and when he speeded up to pass Beniek, Beniek "pulled out a gun and pointed it at him." The driver told the trooper he feared for the safety of himself, his wife and 11-year-old child who were also in the car. The trooper searched Beniek and found a Glock 9mm handgun and a switchblade. The complaint then said: "The defendant told Trooper Orlando that he was a protective agent for Fairline LLC and that 'in the military when someone is running at you, you are going to take them out.'" Austin Ceman is the owner of Fairline Services LLC — a private guard services company that provides security for a variety of events. Ceman said Beniek does work for them, but will not be going forward.
--A 51-year old St. Cloud man is facing charges for choking and threatening a woman with a "chef's knife and a hammer," according to a criminal complaint filed in Benton County District Court. Bryan Kelvin Pritchett was charged Tuesday with one count of second degree felony assault and two counts of felony domestic assault. He was arrested Monday after St. Cloud police responded to a report of domestic assault at a residence on 14th Avenue Northeast in St. Cloud. His next court date is scheduled for April 3.
NATIONAL NEWS
--Renown physicist and scientist, Stephen Hawking, who roamed the Universe searching and examining black holes and cosmic ends, died early Wednesday in Cambridge, England at the age of 76.
DEATH NOTICES
--Leona W. Munsch, age 90 of Little Falls.
--Christian Seidl, age 41 of Little Falls.
--Stephen Uko, age 75 of Chicago, Illinois
--Michael “Mickey” Harris, age 68 of St. Francis formerly Royalton.
WEATHER
TODAY= partly cloudy, a bit cooler, high 35.
TONIGHT= clear skies, low near 10.
FRIDAY= sunny skies, high near 40, low around 16.
SATURDAY= sunny and warmer, high 46, low around 20.
SUNDAY= sunny and mild, high near 50, low around 26.
SPORTS
NFL= reported on Tuesday that the Vikings and quarterback Kirk Cousins have agreed in principal to a 3 year, 84-million dollar deal with guaranteed money that should become official. The Vikings then on Wednesday announced they will finalize a trade today for quarterback Trevor Simien from the Denver Broncos to likely become the backup for Cousins in 2018-19 season. The three quarterbacks from this past season have all signed on with other teams as Case Keenum signed with Denver, Sam Bradford with Arizona and Teddy Bridgewater is expected to take a deal with the Jets. It was also reported that running back Jerrick McKinnon announced he is signing a deal with San Francisco and leaving the Vikings.
GBB= Sauk Centre wins, Alexandria lost in state quarter-finals.