NEWS
--Lieutenant Gordon Shank of the Minnesota State Patrol spoke yesterday on KLTF Party Line and stated that speed has been a major problem in the state this year. Shank addressed the 367 fatalities on Minnesota roadways of Wednesday morning and that there were 4 fatalities on Minnesota roadways in a 16 hour period between Monday into Tuesday in Stearns, Otter Tail, Dakota and Anoka counties. Motorists are asked to slow down and because troopers cannot be everywhere, he asked if you noticed speeders, impaired drivers, reckless driving and other issues call 911 or call your local authorities and announce this to them as that helps them work to get these individuals off the roadways. The State Patrol is also hiring and for more information got the Minnesota Department of Public Safety website for more details.
--An aquatic invasive species has been discovered in a portion of the Mississippi River in north central Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed starry stonewort in a section of the river between Wolf Lake upstream and Cass Lake downstream. The stretch of the Mississippi River is within the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe boundaries and was found at a resort on the river. Starry stonewort was discovered in Wolf Lake in 2018 and in Cass Lake in 2016. This marks the 19th Minnesota water body to become infested with starry stonewort. It is algae that look similar to native aquatic plants and can form dense mats, interfere with the use of the lake and choke out native vegetation. Starry stonewort has never been eradicated from any U.S. lake or river, but treatments can reduce the risk of spread.
--The Pine Grove Zoo is offering an opportunity for all ages to participate in their BooFest Pumpkin Carving Contest. Folks can drop off their carved pumpkins at Pine Grove Zoo Admissions area from October 18th through the 22nd with their name, phone number and age. Each pumpkin that is entered will be displayed at Pine Grove Zoo’s BooFest, October 23rd from 3-6pm and AM960 KLTF will be broadcasting live at BooFest from 3-5pm that afternoon. One winner will be chosen in each of the following categories: ages 6 and under, ages 7 through 12 and ages 13 and over. Each winner will receive two admission passes to Pine Grove Zoo and two Animal Encounter Passes for their 2022 season. Winning pumpkins will also be featured on Pine Grove Zoo’s Facebook Page. Questions call 616-5595.
--Aaron Olson of Kinship of Morrison County is asking groups and businesses who would like to have a table for the Soup and Chili Cookoff with full services from volunteers to and from the table for those, the tables are nearly sold out so call Aaron at 632-8806 as soon as possible to reserve a table of 8 for $200. Also if you want to save two bucks on tickets for next week and no waiting at the door, pre purchase your tickets at 632-8806 today for $10, they will be $12 at the door, $5 for children and free for free will for under 4 or over 80. There are many groups coming together to show off their soup and chili, live music, mobile auction and raffle and Princess Kay of the Milky Way Anna Eaurle with Crow Wing County Princesses and Ambassadors serving ice cream and dairy products at the event. All proceeds go to the mentoring program for Kinship, call 632-8806.
--Upsala Elementary School is gearing up for the 60th Annual Upsala Book Fair November 9th through the 15th. Retired librarian Wanda Erickson is asking for volunteers to help with the book fair this year. If you can help please call the Upsala schools at 573-2174.
--Little Falls Community High School Principal Tim Bjorge is reminding the residents and motorists is southeast Little Falls of the Homecoming Parade is back this year at 2pm Friday. It will go from the back of the Middle School then down 11th Street past the high school and then down 9th past Lindbergh Elementary and then down to St. Mary's and back to the High School. Police and firefighters will be helping with the parade and there will be delays and spectators in those areas on Friday. LFCHS thank all for their understanding and support of Flyer Pride for Homecoming week 2021 and the parade.
--Rural Minnesota CEP is holding a Trunk or Treat outdoor style job fair on Thursday October 14th from 1-4pm in the Career Force (former Crestliner Boats) parking lot on the north end of Little Falls. If you are looking for a new job, see what is being offered in the area, or looking to upgrade in your current position see what the job fair has to offer on Thursday October 14th in Little Falls. You can get details on the RMCEP facebook page for the upcoming event.
NATIONAL NEWS
--After decades of investigation and hunting, investigators may have found the true identity of the infamous Zodiac Killer, who is known as one of the most prolific serial killers in America. Fox News reported that a team of more than 40 detectives, journalists and military intelligence officers, known as the Case Breakers, believes that a man by the name of Gary Francis Poste, who died in 2018, was the one behind the numerous murders in San Francisco in the 1960s. While there have been many identified as the supposed Zodiac Killer over the years, recently found new evidence and photos in Poste's darkroom has led, investigators to believe he was the murderer.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
--Troy and Kayla Biermaier of Cushing, a baby boy born October 5th.
DEATH NOTICES
--Leo Lawrence Wenner, age 85 of Royalton.
--Gage Michael Beumer, age 9 of Hillman.
WEATHER
TODAY= cloudy skies, few showers afternoon, high 72.
TONIGHT= a shower early, then partly cloudy, low 57.
FRIDAY= AM and PM showers & t-storms, some sun, high 75, low 51
SATURDAY= showers & t-storms likely, some heavy, high 73, low 45.
SUNDAY= cooler and breezy, showers early, high 62, low near 40.
SPORTS
MLB= Dodgers get a walk off homer to beat St. Louis 3-1 last night in the NL wildcard game. ALDS games of Chicago at Houston, and Boston at Tampa Bay begin later today, NLDS begins tomorrow.
MLS= MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced that the 2022 MLS All Star Games present by Target will be held at Allianz Field in St. Paul the home of the Minnesota Loons next August 10th, 2022.
TODAY IN HISTORY
IN 1913= Henry Ford institutes the assembly line for his automobiles.
IN 1957= American Bandstand premieres on ABC TV, the show actually started on this day in 1952, Dick Clark became host in 55.
IN 1968= Motion Picture Association began rating system G, PG, R, X
IN 1982= “Cats” opens on Broadway, ran for over 5,000 shows.