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NEWS
–The Little Falls School Board meets at 5pm today at the government center boardroom. The agenda has one item, a resolution for a school referendum. School Superintendent Steven Jones was on KLTF Monday and spoke about what the referendum would entail if adopted by the school board. The referendum is slightly less than a year ago. It is expected to be two questions unlike last years one question ballot. That failed 2,197 no votes to 1,471 yes votes. If all is approved at the meeting tonight the referendum will go to the voters on Tuesday, May 10th. The first date considered was May 3rd but the next day May 4th is the Day of Caring in Little Falls. The board thought a week later would be better for the school and voters.
–Sherburne County District Court Judge Thomas Hayes ruled in favor of an extended juvenile jurisdiction for 17-year old Carlee Bollig of Little Falls Wednesday as the judge decided how to proceed with charges of vehicular homicide facing the teen. The charges are related to a July 31st, 2015 incident in which Bollig allegedly ran a red light at the intersection of Highway 10 and County Road 11, striking a vehicle driven by Becker resident Charles Maurer. Maurer was killed in the crash, and his 10-year-old daughter Cassy later died from injuries sustained in the crash. Maurer’s other 16-year old daughter and a 15-year-old friend of the family were also injured in the incident. Bollig was seriously injured in the crash, and the three other passengers of her vehicle were also hurt. This designation would allow a judge to impose a stayed adult prison sentence as well as a juvenile disposition with conditions similar to those of probation. Hayes’ determination came after both attorneys presented cases on whether Bollig’s action did or did not meet the definition of gross negligence. After the ruling, the attorneys agreed that, if while discussion was ongoing, if a resolution could not be reached, a jury trial should be scheduled as soon as possible. Due to the number of witnesses relevant to the case, such a trial could last up to a week.
–The Brainerd Jaycees are hoping that the cold conditions over the past days sticks around through the next weekend so that their fishing extravaganza will go on as scheduled. As of last Friday, the hope of the organization is that the event will still go on January 23rd on Hole in the Day Bay off of Gull Lake near Brainerd for the tournament that gives out $150,000 in donated prizes and brings nearly twice that amount into the area businesses and organizations. The ice as of last week was around 10 inches thick and 15-18 inches is the minimum needed to have the event. The lake will be checked by officials on Friday and a decision will have to be made at that time. There is some talk if the lake is not ready that the tournament could be moved to February 6th. The tournament in 2002 and 2006 had to be canceled due to warm conditions. In 2012 the tournament was moved to another Brainerd area lake. Recent below zero temperatures is a good thing for ice formation on area lakes.
–Brainerd and Nisswa firefighters battled a structure fire Sunday morning on Heron Street in Barrows. The call came in around 7:20am and the trailer house was completely destroyed. It is believed part of the heating system to the structure was to blame. The renter was able to escape thanks to the smoke alarm going off. There were no injuries but the cold conditions did hamper some efforts for the crew.
–Upsala will be hosting their community variety show for the 7th year on February 28th. This is a fundraiser for the Upsala High School band to help cover the cost of their spring trip. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top 4 acts which can be skits, stunts, lip syncs and dances. Applications can be obtained at Upsala area schools.
–As tax season nears, the St. Cloud Police Department is warning locals about identity theft. Tax season offers the perfect environment for stolen identity tax fraud, where criminals may steal someone’s identity and collect their tax refund check. Mail theft is the largest issue, where thieves may steal W-2 forms from mailboxes. The release suggests people request their W-2 in an electronic format. For those unable to receive a W-2 in an electronic format, it is best to check mail daily as soon as it is delivered, or ask a trusted neighbor to check the mail.
–The 34th year of the local Toys for Kids program providing Christmas gifts for Southern Crow Wing County families was very successful. The Marine Corps League received donations and contributions which enabled them to serve at least 485 families including over 1,100 children. An average of approximately 100 businesses and organizations annually support this program through collection of toys and financial donations.
–The Minnesota Twins Winter Caravan will be making a stop Monday in Little Falls. Details on the community calendar at fallsradio.com.
–No winner in Saturday’s Powerball jackpot meaning Wednesday’s drawing is an estimated 1.3-billion dollars the largest jackpot ever.
DEATH NOTICE
–Gerald “Jake” Sorvari, age 68 of Little Falls
WEATHER
WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON
TODAY= sunny and cold high 2 above, wind chills -25.
TONIGHT= partly cloudy, low -10, wind chills -20.
WEDNESDAY= cloudy, high 17, light snow at times.
WED NITE= light snow, low around 5 above then rising.
THURSDAY= chance of snow and sleet, high 25, low 10.
SPORTS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP- Alabama defeated Clemson 45-40 for the college football playoff championship last night. Alabama’s head coach Nick Saban won his 4th title as head coach of Alabama and 5th overall ranking near the top in all time for national titles by a head coach.
HS BHK= Little Falls at Wadena tonight 7pm on Q92 WYRQ
HS BBB= Holdingford at Pierz tonight 7:30pm on FM94 KFML.
TODAY IN HISTORY
IN 1896= first X-Ray photos produced in the U.S.
IN 1906= the forward pass is made legal for pro football.
IN 1943= frankfurters are replaced at many hot dog stands by Victory Sausages made of soy and some meat- done to replace meat being used in the war efforts overseas for the troops.
IN 1949= Arthur Godfrey and Friends premieres on CBS TV.
IN 1965= Hullabaloo premieres on ABC TV.
IN 1966= Batman starring Adam West and Burt Ward debuts on ABC TV the first villain on the show the Riddler played by Frank Gorshin.
IN 1969= Joe Namath guarenteed victory and succeeded as the New York Jets beat the heavily favored Baltimore Colts 19-7 in Super Bowl III played in the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida.
IN 1971= All in the Family became first TV Show to air a scene where there was an actual toilet and the flushing of it.
IN 1974= Steve Miller Band hit #1 with The Joker.
IN 1981= Dynasty with Linda Evans & Joan Collins debuts on ABC TV.
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