Much of todays newsletter consisted of local election results we could not fit on yesterdays newsletter. You may view all local election results including write in winners in Bowlus on our Wednesday newsletter by clicking on the link below todays news. Expect our newsletter to return to normal format tomorrow.
NEWS
--On Wednesday Larson Boat Group announced it is moving their manufacturing facilities from Little Falls to Pulaski, Wisconsin. A press release said, “This decision is in no way a reflection of the tireless hard work and determination to revive and energize this campus and facility or these brands over the past three years. The decision is based on the economics of boat building and the effects of the convergence of challenging marketplace conditions in key regions and industry sectors – namely Canada, International and stern drives.” Larson Boat Group’s facilities in Little Falls will shut down operations first quarter of 2017. With the shutdown of the Little Falls operations, the Triumph brand will fully cease operations. Larson, Larson FX, Larson Escape and Striper will continue operation and production from Pulaski, Wisconsin. They are currently discussing the sale of the property with a large multi-national manufacturer that very much could offer their employees jobs.
--Today is a major part of U.S. History as it is the birthday of the United States Marine Corp started in 1775, The American Legion Auxiliary in 1919 (the Legion was also started in March 1919) and also in Minnesota tragic history the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior occurred November 10th, 1975.
--Friday is Veterans Day. There are a number of Veterans programs that you can attend. Since Pierz Elementaries are off Friday, the Veterans Program in Pierz with Legion and Auxiliary will be Thursday at 9:30am at the High School MAC. Little Falls High School has their Friday at 9am, Lindbergh Elementary is at 10am and Mary of Lourdes Middle School has their at 1:30pm which can be heard live on AM960 KLTF and fallsradio.com. Kinship is hosting a Veterans Program on Tuesday, November 15th, from 6-8:30pm at the Little Falls Alliance Church. Veterans with three different stories will be in attendance to share their experiences. The program will also include an American Legion Color Guard, patriotic songs, hors devours & more. Please RSVP by calling 632-8806.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT --Ricardo Jr. Moreno and Kyra Knox of Little Falls, boy November 7th
DEATH NOTICES --Terrence V. Brisk, age 41 of Belle Prairie Township --Carolyn Suska, age 62 of Bowlus
WEATHER TODAY= sunny and breezy, high 62, clear skies at night, low near 30. FRIDAY= sunny and cooler, high 45, clear and calm, low 26. SATURDAY= sunny and breezy, high 50, clear night, low near 35. SUNDAY= sunny and warmer, high near 60, lows near 35.
SPORTS State Volleyball and football quarterfinals begin today for high school sports, Royalton tomorrow and Pierz Saturday in football playoffs.