NEWS
--Little Falls City Administrator Jon Radermacher stated Monday on KLTF that the road work currently being done in Little Falls should be completed within the next two weeks on 4th Street SE. However, this is only phase one and phase two will begin next year in spring with closures and delays also 4th Street NE will also be worked on before the entire project is completed. The Apartment Complex project continues to move forward while the local option sales tax is on the back burner for now until at least election 2024, and the school and city have decided to work together on a child care facility adjacent to Lincoln Elementary School but that is also years away from any completion on that at this time. Questions on any items through the Little Falls City Council call Jon at 320-616-5500.
--The Morrison County Sheriff's Office is investigating some unusual activity involving mailboxes. The sheriff's office says they've received reports of mailboxes being tampered with and possibly mail being taken in Scandia Valley Township, near Fish Trap Lake and Lake Alexander. Authorities say an older, red colored single cab smaller pickup pulling a trailer with wooden sides was seen in the area over the past week. The vehicle was driven by a man wearing a ball cap.
If you have any information regarding these incident, or the possible identity of the person, you're asked to contact the Morrison County Sheriff's Office 320-632-9233.
--The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office would like the public to be aware of a scam that they have seen before, but has been used again in recent days. The Sheriff’s Office has received reports of
community members getting calls from individuals claiming to be deputies or investigators with their agency, using the names of both current and retired employees. The scammer will tell potential victims
they have a warrant, or missed a court date, and owe bail or fine money. The scammer will explain how to purchase gift cards or iTunes cards to be accepted as payment. Scams using legitimate law enforcement agencies and real phone numbers are not new, and unfortunately, are still being used across the country. The Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies DOES NOT call community members seeking payment for anything. If you should get a communication similar to this that just doesn’t seem right, please call the non-emergency line to the Sheriff’s Office: (218) 829-4749.
--Stearns County Officials responded to a drowning Sunday. At about 1:45, a 9-1-1 call reported a man in the Sauk River near the 16000 block of County Road 49 in Wakefield Township. Reports claimed the man was 30-40 feet from the shore. The Cold Spring Fire Department used its rescue boat to recover 69-year-old Lee Ellwein. Officials tried to revive Ellwein, but were unsuccessful. It’s thought Ellwein went into the water to get a boat lift cover that had blown off due to high winds and was in the water for more than 15 minutes before being recovered. The water temperature was around 53 degrees when they believe that he went into the water.
--Sauk Rapids resident Tim Johnson came up big during Monday's episode of Wheel of Fortune. Johnson came away with over $39,000 in cash and prizes, including winning a Caribbean vacation. He solved three of the four puzzles to help collect his winnings, before coming up short in the bonus round. Johnson says it was an absolute thrill to be apart of this once in a lifetime opportunity. He was part of Veterans Week and served in the Air Force from 1998-2004.
--Tomorrow is Veterans Day a reminder that some places may be closed for the holiday so best to call ahead on Friday.
--Morrison County Administrator Matt LeBlanc clarified a little more on what will be done now as Chelsey Robinson won Tuesday for County Auditor/Treasurer though she resigned that position back in September. LeBLanc said he will be discussing this with Chelsey to understand her intention. The County will continue with our currently Appointed Auditor/Treasurer but the decision on whether or not the position will remain elected, and need a Special Election in February, or become appointed, has not been made by the County Board yet, and won’t until we know if Chelsey intends to decline the Office.
--With 100% of the precincts now reporting from Tuesday, the State Attorney General race showed Keith Ellison winning by 19,000 and State Auditor Julie Blaha winning by 8,000 votes in close races.
--Other election results from Tuesday, Crow Wing County Sheriff saw Eric Klang 18,066 votes defeat current Sheriff Scott Goddard 12,675. Todd County Sheriff was Mike Allen winning 6,695 votes over Lonnie Marcyes 3,657. Bowlus City Council saw Theresa Trettel 49 votes to Jessica Lodermeier 45 votes. Genola council Mike Welle 15 votes to Kory Hoheisel 13 votes. Special election Randall City Council won by Carrie Turner. Other election results are available by going to the Minnesota Secretary of State website to view.
--The Morrison County Board of Commissioners recognized employees for years of service to the residents of Morrison County at their November 8th meeting. The awards are given to recognize the important contribution the employees provide in serving the public in A friendly and respectful manner on an ongoing basis. The Years of Service Awards is a token award for the excellent service provided. Five Year Certificates of Appreciation and a gift was presented Melissa Sanoski, Jacob Fasching, Kim DeZurik, Carmen Genske, and Marisa Anderlie. 15 Year Certificate of Appreciation and a gift were presented to Nicole Lewellyn. 20 Year Certificate of Appreciation and a gift was presented to Nancy Zachmeier. 25 Year Certificate of Appreciation and a gift were presented to Sara Brenhaug. 30 Year Certificate of Appreciation and a gift were presented to Kevin Sowada. 35 Year Certificate of Appreciation and a gift was presented to Shayla Strack. 45 Year Certificate of Appreciation and a gift was presented to Karen Szczodroski.
--Little Falls Community High School presents their fall production of Kodachrome tonight, Friday and Saturday at the Charles D. Martin Auditorium. All shows at 7pm and tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for students and tickets can be purchased at the door of the event.
--Royalton High School present their performances of The Treasure of Shiver River Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm at Royalton High School. Tickets also will be sold $5 adults, $3 students at the door.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
--James and Renae Finley of Little Falls, girl on November 7th
WEATHER
TODAY= heavy rains early, rain changing to snow, temps dropping.
TONIGHT= rain/snow mix up to 1 inch, windy and cold, low 22.
FRIDAY= snow showers early, then blustery, high 27, low 12.
SATURDAY= partly sunny, high 28, low around 15.
SUNDAY= mostly sunny, high near 30, low around 14.
SPORTS
COL FB= Gophers host Northwestern Saturday kickoff at 2:30pm.
NFL= Vikings take on Buffalo Sunday at noon on AM960 KLTF.