NEWS
--The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that they have located the vehicle and the person responsible for the damage of corn fields in Swanville Township earlier this week. A 16-year old male from Swanville has been identified and admitted his involvement. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the public for their assistance. This case remains under investigation.
--The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in locating 4 firearms that were taken from a residence off 93rd Street in Morrill Township, sometime between September 30th and October 3rd. The firearms are described as a 380 Browning, 45 Ruger, 9mm Ruger SR9C (s/n 332-16748) and a 380 Sig Sauer P238 (s/n 27B56697). Anyone with information regarding this burglary is asked to call our office at 320-632-9233.
--Morrison County Website reported Wednesday on the COVID-19 link that 369 total cases of COVID since testing in Morrison County began, 125 active cases of COVID, a total of 24 were hospitalized. In the past 14 days there has been 64 cases with a Little Falls Zip Code, 11 in Pierz, 9 in Motley and Royalton, 8 in Hillman the other zip codes were under that. The Department of Health Wednesday reported 918 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 new deaths linked to the virus including one death in Benton and another in Stearns County. According to the state website there were 22 new cases of COVID-19 in Morrison County, the largest single day total to date moving the total overall to 365 cases of COVID-19 with the 3 reported deaths.
--The Medication Disposal Box is now back at the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office lobby area. There is also a Sharps Container Drop Box. You may drop off your unused medication during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm. The Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to dispose of your expired or unused medications to ensure that they don’t end up in the wrong hands. The disposal is free of charge.
--Governor Tim Walz today announced that he will convene a special session of the Minnesota Legislature beginning on Monday October 12, 2020 where he intends to extend the COVID-19 peacetime emergency by 30 days to ensure that the state can continue to quickly and effectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Republican lawmakers have announced that the peacetime emergency is not needed and will vote it down again, however the Democratic controlled House is expected to the pass the motion for the governor over the next 30 days.
--The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is alerting Minnesotans to favorable conditions for wildfires this fall. Dry weather and in some areas, drought conditions, are creating more fuel for fires. The DNR is urging homeowners, woodland owners, and farmers to monitor the fire danger and be alert for dangerous conditions. The DNR says don't fall into the trap that cooler weather cancels the fire danger. In fact, October is historically one of the most active wildfire months when plants stop growing and begin drying. Farmers and hunters should be aware that vehicles parked in tall grass or farm machinery can spark fires without warning. Also, consider composting leaves and woody debris rather than burning. Southwestern and Northwestern Minnesota are considered high-risk areas with parts of central and northern Minnesota (including Morrison County and surrounding area) in the moderate risk category.
KLTF ANNIVERSARY
--It was at 10am on October 8th, 1950 that AM960 KLTF went on the air for Little Falls and Central Minnesota. Over the past 70 years KLTF continues with news, weather and information, shows like Party Line and calling Little Falls Flyer sports have been a staple for many years, current shows like Up Front, Polka World Today and others have also been staple on KLTF for well over a decade. Today programming on KLTF will remember the past 70 years, hear from community members and others KLTF remembers the past but also looks to the future to keep central Minnesota listening and informed. The Up Front Program will take a look back to items happening back in 1950 starting at 9:05am. As always, Thanks for Listening to AM960 KLTF and also online streaming at fallsradio.com.
--Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis has left the campaign trail for the second time in less than a week after learning he'd been in contact with a person who tested positive for the coronavirus. So the former congressman began self-quarantining and making plans to get tested again. Lewis tested negative last week after meeting with President Trump in Minnesota.
--Governor Tim Walz Wednesday activated the Minnesota National Guard to assist local law enforcement in public safety efforts in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area. The mobilization follows a request made by the City of Minneapolis in light of recent public safety concerns regarding Derek Chauvin posting bond. There were large protests last in Minneapolis but as of before midnight no reports of any violent means from the protests. DNR Conservation Officers are assisting the National Guard, State Trooper and local police.
--A St. Cloud man was arrested after allegedly stabbing another man with a knife. Police responded to a knife complaint in the 1200 block of Breckenridge Avenue around 9pm Monday night. The victim, a 47-year-old St. Cloud man, told police he was stabbed by another man following an argument. The suspect drove away before police arrived. Police say they found the vehicle in the 800 block of 2nd Street North and made a traffic stop. The driver was identified as 58-year-old Victor Conner of St. Cloud. Police say a knife was found in the vehicle and Conner was arrested and booked into the Stearns County Jail. He faces charges of aggravated assault with a knife. The victim was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment of non-serious injuries.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
--Michael Brausen and Brianna Gerry of Little Falls, a boy on 10-7.
DEATH NOTICES
--Leona A. Funk, age 95 of Pierz
WEATHER
TODAY= sunny skies, lighter winds, high 64.
TONIGHT= clear skies, warmer, low 51.
FRIDAY= partly sunny, warmer, high 78, clear night, low 42.
SATURDAY= sunny and cooler, high 63, low around 45.
SUNDAY= sunny early, high 73, storms develop in afternoon.
SPORTS
HS VB= Pierz at Foley tonight at 7pm on FM94 KFML.
NFL= Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tonight at 7pm on Thrusday Night Football on AM960 KLTF.