NEWS
--On Tuesday, Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen filed for reelection. Larsen was first elected four years ago replacing then Sheriff Michel Wetzel who decided not to run in that election. Also filing for elected offices Tuesday in Morrison County was Mike Wilson for County Commissioner District 4, Greg Blaine for County Commissioner District 5, Tammy (Virnig) Giuiiani and Chelsey Robinson for Auditor/Treasurer. Dozens filed for Federal and State seats on Tuesday. The filing deadline is June 5th.
--Habitat for Humanity of Morrison County invites everyone to participate in the groundbreaking of their 19th home in Morrison County on Thursday, May 31st at 6:00pm in Little Falls. The address is 800 11th Street SW in Little Falls. Come and celebrate the groundbreaking, a community effort built on the foundation of God’s love. “We build the homes with a lot of volunteer labor, and that helps keep the cost more affordable for our homeowners. And, all of our funds are spent locally, putting them right back into the local economy. We welcome volunteers, neighbors, friends and anyone who’s interested in learning more about Habitat for Humanity. It’s a great opportunity to come see what Habitat’s all about. Please join us,” commented Kelly Stavish, president of the Morrison County affiliate. People interested in volunteering on the house are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. To volunteer, donate, or find out more, please call the Habitat for Humanity of Morrison County office at (320) 616-2084.
--The Little Falls Fire Department has responded to two gas leaks and a garbage truck fire the past few days. Around 1:30pm Monday 26-firefighters responded to a garbage truck on fire on Highway 371 at 233rd Street in Ripley Township. The truck which was owned by Waste Management was saved thank in part to the back of the truck being unloaded on the highway. The area was cleaned up after the incident. Around 4:30pm Tuesday 24-firefighters responded to a gas leak caused by moving a stove at the Gary Allord residence located at 705 10th Street SW in Little Falls. Then around 7:35pm Tuesday firefighters responded to another gas leak at the Kyle Walker residence in Little Falls. This incident occurred outside the home in a construction area. There were no injuries in any of these incidents.
--The long awaited library at the Minnesota Military Museum will be opening its doors to the public for the first time today. The collection includes approximately 12,500 unique items relating to military history in Minnesota, the United States, and around the world. Most of the items are available to checkout from the library with an ID and after filling out a short form. The library will maintain a schedule of Thursday through Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm. There will also be a special open house of the museum library starting 2:00pm Sunday. The Museum is also on their summer hours and are open daily to visit, although the library will have hours only Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays. There are other special events this weekend and through the summer that you can find out about on the Minnesota Military Museum website. A reminder that you and all adults in your party must have a picture ID to enter the Camp Ripley Military Base.
--The Sons of the American Legion Post 46 once again will be flying the American Flags on the streets of Little Falls as part of their flag project. This year's theme is “Proud, Brave and Free”. The project began in 2006 and flags will be up through September 11th.
--As expected Governor Mark Dayton vetoed massive tax and budget bills on Wednesday that Minnesota lawmakers passed in the waning days of the session. The Democratic governor's veto of the tax bill means all Minnesota taxpayers will face a more complex tax filing season next year, and some families and businesses may be taxed more heavily. Striking down the budget bill prevents funding going out for schools to make security improvements, money to help public schools fill budget deficits, reimbursement for local offices who have struggled with the state's new driver registration system, opioid abuse prevention efforts and more.
--The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information concerning a stolen boat that was recovered in Watab Township. Back on Friday around 12:30pm the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a call to report that a boat and trailer were parked on a walking path at Bend in the River Park in Watab Township. A deputy was sent to the area and located a 2018 Skeeter fiberglass boat on a tandem axle trailer. The deputy discovered that the boat was missing its outboard motor, trolling motor, battery, and electronic fishing accessories. Further investigation into this boat led to the discovery that it had been stolen from a business in Elk River. Investigators suspect that the boat was stolen from Elk River, brought to the Benton County area, stripped of its motors and electronics, and then abandoned on the walking path at Bend in the River Park. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have seen this boat or anyone with information about this crime to contact the Benton County Sheriff’s Office at (320) 968-7201.
--Motorists on Highway 10 in west Elk River should plan for potentially major delays while all lanes of westbound Highway 10 at Lake Orono close intermittently, and both directions of Highway 10 are reduced to a single lane today and tomorrow. The work and closures are part of the Highway 10 Lake Orono bridge replacement project in west Elk River. The project is scheduled to be fully completed this fall.
--The Little Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau is throwing an Only in MN kickoff to summer event next Friday June 1st from 4-7pm.
DEATH NOTICE
--Ramona M. Taylor, age 65 of Bloomington, formerly of Little Falls
WEATHER
TODAY= hazy sun, PM storms, some severe, hot, high 87.
TONIGHT= storms likely, some severe, heavy rains, low 64.
FRIDAY= sunny and warm, high 85, low around 61.
SATURDAY= sunny and warm, high 87, low around 55.
SUNDAY= sunny and hot, high 90, storms at night, low near 60.
MEMORIAL DAY= AM and PM storms, sunny in between, high 82.
SPORTS
TWINS= The Twins lost yesterday 4-1 at home vs. Detroit. The Twins (21-24) have today off and are at Seattle this weekend.
SB= Fergus Falls at Little Falls today in an elimination game where winner will play Monday, today at 4pm on AM960 KLTF.
SB= Pierz vs. St. Cloud Cathedral at 5pm today from Waite Park in an elimination game, winner plays right after, on Q92 WYRQ.
BAB= Cathedral at Pierz tonight 7pm on FM94 KFML.
WNBA= Fowles has 23 as Lynx beat Dallas 76-68 last night, now 1-1