NEWS
--Minnehaha Academy defeated Pierz Monday in the Class AA Championship game 6-4 at Target Field in Minneapolis. Pierz trailed for most of the game only to battle back to tie the game at 4 late, but Minnehaha scored 2 in the top of the 7th for the win. Pierz finishes in 2nd place in Class AA with a 26-2 record.
--Agram Township will be hosting a picnic Wednesday for all residents in the township to come to the Agram Town Hall located on Lake Road (County Road 36). Socializing at 5pm, and picnic at 6pm. The event is potluck so please bring a dish to share. This is a chance to visit and meet your neighbors living in Agram Township. If you have questions contact Don at (320) 468-2422.
--Two people are hurt after crashing their motorcycle near Richmond. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened at the intersection of Highway 23 and County Road 43 in Munson Township around 3:15pm Saturday. Authorities say a motorcycle driven by 54-year old Daniel Yarke from Richmond was going west on Highway 23 and attempted a left turn when he lost control of his bike. He laid down the bike and slid into a car driven by 47-year old Craig Schuck of New London. Yarke and his passenger, 55-year old Arlene Yarke from Richmond were taken to St. Cloud Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Authorities say that neither passenger was wearing a helmet. Alcohol was involved.
--Authorities have released the name of the motorcycle driver who died in an accident Friday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened around 1:30pm on Friday near the intersection of Highway 10 and Bradley Boulevard in Becker Township. Authorities say 59-year old James Rouleau from Clear Lake was driving west on Highway 10 when he veered into the ditch. The motorcycle flipped and the man was thrown from the bike. Authorities say he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
--Three people were hurt Sunday afternoon in a two vehicle accident near Richmond in Stearns County. Just before 1:00pm, 16-year old Brett Feurhake of Brooten was on County Road 131 in Grove Township when he collided head on with 49-year old Robert Kulzer of Richmond. Both drivers and Kulzer's passenger, 45-year old Deanna Kulzer of Richmond were all treated at the scene for their injuries. According to the Sheriff's Office no one needed hospitalization.
--The Morrison County Commissioners meet today at 9:00am at the Morrison County Government Center boardroom. The board will hear from the Sheriff, Veterans Office, Public Works and other reports.
--Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota will combine fun, fundraising and home construction when its Habitat 500 Bike Ride comes through Sauk Rapids this July. The 25th annual ride from July 9th-15th will begin in Victoria with overnight stops in Hutchinson, Sauk Rapids, Forest Lake and Cannon Falls before returning to Victoria. Since 2002, the 500-mile ride has raised $4.6 million to support Habitat for Humanity home construction. This year, riders will spend the night of July 11th at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.
--Join Linden Hill for an Evening in Black and White, wine and beer tasting, food, auction, raffle, tours and more at the Linden Hill Retreat Center in Little Falls. The event this Thursday from 5-9pm and tickets available for $35 in advance. Proceeds from the fundraiser go to Linden Hill and Morrison County United Way. Call 632-5580 for more information on the event and other events this summer.
--Join District 9B Representative Ron Kresha today at 9:05am on AM960 KLTF's Up Front program. Kresha will be in studio to answers questions on the previous session at 320-632-2306.
--An evidentiary hearing for the appeal of Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. is today in Fargo. The hearing, will focus on several points on whether Sjodin was sexually assaulted and if Sjodin died from wounds to her throat. The defense maintains both points influenced a jury in the death penalty phase of Rodriguez's first trial. The 64-year old was sentenced to death in 2006 for the kidnapping, rape and murder of Sjodin, who was orginially of Pequot Lakes and a University of North Dakota student, in 2003 taking her from a Grand Forks mall. Her body was found in Crookston. Rodriguez has been on death row for over 11 years and has had a number of new lawyers working on his appeal over the years. This latest hearing today has to do with recent findings from DNA testing that, according to defense, show evidence that is different than original testimony in the first trial. The hearing is expected to take about 7 working days. Another hearing is set in December for Rodriguez having to do with his mental health issues.
--Cass County reported a motorcyclist was injured June 14th when his cycle was struck by a car on Highway 64 north of Motley. Jerold L. Alt was injured and had to be taken to St. Cloud for what the state patrol ruled serious but non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the car, 21-year old Ryan Johnson of Motley was not injured.
--Sartell-St. Stephen school board Chair Michelle Meyer will resign from the board in August. Meyer, whose term runs through 2018, announced her plan to resign at the board work session last week. Meyer is resigning because she is moving out of the district and will no longer be eligible to serve on the board. When she resigns, Vice Chair Jason Nies will assume the role as board chair. The board will then take applications for the vacant position.
--A 45-year-old Brainerd man faces two felony charges following an attempted burglary on June 11th at a residence on Brayton Road near Garrison. Jason Scott Langerman had his first appearance last Tuesday where he was charged with second degree burglary and possession of burglary tools. His next court hearing is June 26th.
DEATH NOTICES
--Curtis Maurice Gilman, age 95 of Adelanto, CA formerly Little Falls
--Robert “Roy” Hauer, age 92 of Brainerd.
WEATHER
TODAY= becoming sunny, high 73.
TONIGHT= clear skies, low around 50.
WEDNESDAY= scattered T-storms in afternoon, partial sun, high 76.
WED NITE= showers & t-storms likely, some strong, low 56.
THURSDAY= showers early, then sunny skies, high near 70.
SPORTS
TWINS= Twins host White Sox tonight 6:30pm on Q92 WYRQ.
NFL= former Rocori High School wide receiver- Erik Decker has another new team- after playing with Denver and the Jets, Decker over the weekend signed a 1 year deal with Tennessee Titans.
STATE= The State Baseball Tournament wrapped up yesterday ending the spring sports season. Parkers Prairie won Class A, Minnehaha Academy in Class AA, Waconia in Class AAA and Eden Prairie takes the Class 4A Title at Target Field on Monday.