NEWS
--Little Falls Firefighters were called out twice on Friday. The first incident was just after 2:00pm at the Little Falls Waste Plant at 900 Hilton Road on a report of a gas line that was struck by a construction crew. Upon arrival firefighters were told by employees they struck a gas line. They were able to crimp the line and minimize the release of gas until Center Point Energy arrived and monitored the air quality for around 45 minutes. There were no injuries. Then around 7:35pm Friday the Little Falls Fire Department was dispatched to 12806 Haven Road on a report of a house fire. Upon arrival they found light smoke coming from the residence. Firefighters located the fire in the laundry area and were able to extinguish it. The fire was mainly contained to that area with some heat and smoke damage in adjacent rooms. The fire is believed to have started near the clothes dryer, but the exact cause is under investigation. No injuries reported in that incident either.
--Holy Trinity School of Pierz Principal Deborah Meyer-Myrum spoke on KLTF Monday and stated they have expanded their early childhood education program, 2 options 3.5 to 4 year old preschool program and also a 4-5 year old Kindergarten readiness. Choose from options of 2-5 days per week on these programs with an open house on that Wednesday at 6:30pm. Meyer-Myrum also stated that a all school open house is September 1st. They are working with the school district on busing, dropping off and pickup students and did have to make a fourth lunch time from 3 to 4 to meet safety guildelines. There will be mask requirements during the day but they will have mask breaks set up for the students during the day outdoors (when weather permits). Holy Trinity is also planning their annual school marathon this year in late September, but it will be different this year due to the number of people that will be allowed to be there. More details are expected next month. For information on Holy Trinity School call 468-6446.
--The Stearns County Sheriff's Office Saturday morning around 8:30am was dispatched to the address of 19095 Cedar Island Lake Road in Wakefield Township regarding an injury crash between a vehicle and ATV. Kenneth Gulden, 72 of New Ulm, was riding his 2000 Arctic Cat 400 ATV from his shed to his residence, which is located across the road. Prior to crossing the road, Gulden said he didn’t see any oncoming traffic, so he began crossing. Robert Waldon, 58 of Andover, was driving his 2008 Chevrolet Impala eastbound on Cedar Island Lake Road. Waldon did not see the ATV crossing the road and struck the rear of the ATV. Kenneth Gulden was not wearing a helmet or protective gear. Gulden was medically treated by Chain of Lakes prior to being transported to the St Cloud Hospital by Mayo Ambulance for further treatment. Robert Waldon was not injured.
--There were 717 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota on Monday with 4 newly reported deaths. No new cases of COVID reported in Morrison County on Monday. That number remains at 108 total.
--Pierz Oktoberfest Parade will be at noon on Sunday. If you still want to register a float in the parade call Farmers and Merchants State Bank at 468-6422. They are doing a float voting event this Sunday for Pierz bucks. The medallion hunt started on Sunday and continues with more clues today on Little Falls Radio. Clues will be read until the medallion is found, if by chance the medallion is found before Thursday, there will be another smaller medallion hunt in Pierz later this week, only if that first one is found early in the week.
--The Morrison County Sheriff's Office is reminding those that the application deadline for the Fallen Officers Memorial being built on the southwest side of the historic courthouse is today at 4:30pm. Questions can be directed to Mary at the sheriff's office 632-0183.
--Mid August was a busy time for the 4th Annual ‘Tools for School’ program which is offered by Morrison County United Way. This program supports children by providing them with the necessary supplies to go back to school without putting the financial burden on the families. Since its inception, this program has impacted more than 275 students. This year supplies were provided to Lincoln Elementary, Lindbergh Elementary, Dr. S. G. Knight Elementary (Randall), Royalton Elementary and Swanville Public Schools (2,837 different school supplies were distributed). For information about MCUW, visit www.unitedwayofmc.org or like them on Facebook.
--The University of Minnesota board of regents voted to have classes at the University in the Twin Cities, Duluth and Rochester to start on time but online only no in person classes and they also announced that move in day will be delayed two weeks to make more plans ready for social distancing in dorms and safety precautions to be updated and ready on campus when in person learning begins.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
--Dustin and Becca Fritzlar of Little Falls, boy on August 21st.
DEATH NOTICES
--Richard C. Zehowski, age 88 of Little Falls.
--Randy Fischer, age 65 of Randall.
--Cynthia “Cindy” Anez, age 76 of Little Falls.
WEATHER
TODAY= sunny skies, high 83.
TONIGHT= storms develop after dark, low around 66.
WEDNESDAY= sunny and warm, high 88, storms at night, low 65.
THURSDAY= T-storms early and late day, some strong, high 80.
SPORTS
TWINS= Nelson Cruz and Miguel Sano both hit homers as the Twins beat the Indians 3-2 on Monday night. The Twins continue series at Cleveland tonight at 5:30pm on Q92 WYRQ.
LF= Little Falls Activities Director Kevin Jordan announced Monday that with the Minnesota State High School League reducing sports by 20% in length and 30% with the meax number of contests allowed, football and volleyball will be early spring, all section and state events are currently on hold, boys nad girls cross country, girls tennis, girls swimming and boys and girls soccer are underway, in house leagues for football and volleyball will still run starting September 9th, they have to limit to 250 at any outdoor event this syear, no spectators at this time are allowed for any indoor event (swimming), also season passes will be not be sold this year or used this school year, tickets will be sold at the events but only where specators are allowed. Questions can be directed to the high school at 616-2200.
NFL= Vikings announced that 8 players and 4 staff members reportedly had tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently in isolation. On Monday, the Vikings are investigating a lab report stating these are false positive results. The NFL season is scheduled to begin (likely without fans) on September 10th with the Vikings opener with Green Bay on Sunday, September 13th.