--An overturned semi was blocking traffic on Highway 10 near the Highway 15 interchange in Sauk Rapids. The Minnesota State Patrol says the semi was eastbound at around 10:20am when it flipped and landed on its side. The crash resulted in debris being spread across both lanes of traffic, prompting a detour around the crash site. Traffic was being re-rerouted onto Highway 15. There is no word on injuries.
--As weather permits this week Morrison County maintenance crews will be working on the following activities, continue mowing roadside ditches in various spots around the county. Blading gravel roads.
Patching potholes in various spots around the county. Please use caution around work crews and flashing lights.
--Students and staffers at the University of Minnesota have been put on alert, after at least four armed robberies near or on campus in recent days. The alert sent out by U of M police details the following incidents, all of which involved suspects pointing a handgun and demanding the victim's possessions. On November 7th, Robbery occurred near 1000 University Ave Se at around 1:35 pm. The suspects were armed with handguns and left the area in a black Dodge Durango. Suspects are described as two males wearing dark hooded sweatshirts. This is a Minneapolis Police case. November 5th Two robberies occurred in the area of 28th Ave to 29th Ave Se on 4th St Se, the first at 2:50 pm. A gun was displayed in both incidents. First incident was an attempted carjacking. The victim was able to drive away and get to safety. The second incident (3:57 p.m.) involved taking a victim's phone. The suspects left the area in a yellow sedan. Suspects are described as two males and one female in dark hooded sweatshirts. These are Minneapolis Police cases. And on November 3rd U of M Twin Cities: Robbery near Dartmouth and Erie St Se at 1:22 pm. Suspect pointed a gun at the victim, took the victim's purse/cell phone and got into a Silver SUV. Last direction of travel is unknown. Limited physical description due to language barrier. UMPD is investigating. Increasing crime on and near the U of M campus has been a growing concern of college officials, students and their families. U of M police advise students to not walk alone, avoid distractions like phones and earbuds that make you vulnerable, and take notice of blue emergency phones that connect directly to police at the touch of a button. More details on UMPD website.
--It's now been six weeks since Ashley Miller's family has seen or heard from her. Miller's vehicle was found September 24th by Graces Lake in Pine County, MN. Family members helped orchestrate a massive search Sunday in Pine County. More than 300 volunteers, organized into groups of 20, combed through brush near Lake Lena, where the family says Ashley Miller was last seen September 23rd but unfortunately they did not find anything leading to her whereabouts. The family is put up a $20,000 leading to her safe return.
--The West Side Improvement Association wants to invite all back to Little Falls the day after Thanksgiving for the return of the annual Santa Parade. The parade will be at 6pm on November 26th starting on Lindbergh Drive South turning right and heading east on Highway 27 to Bank Square then turning left onto 1st Street Northeast and ending at 3rd Avenue Northeast at the front of the fire hall. For more information and if you would like to sign up to be part of the Santa Parade contact Mary at 320-632-5155. There is no entry fee to participate and entry as asked to be in by November 23rd. They ask that there be Santas on the entries as Santa is on the last float.
--The Little Falls Police Department around 1pm Monday posted that they are in need of assistance identifying this person on their Facebook video page. If you know who he is, please contact the Little Falls Police Department at (320)616-5570.
--The Little Falls Community High School was informed over the weekend that due to unforseen circumstances there will NOT be a Thanksgiving meal this year at the high school on Thanksgiving Day.
--District 9 Senator Paul Gazelka spoke on KLTF Up Front on Monday and reiterated why he made the decision to run for Governor of Minnesota in 2022. Senator Gazelka said that the abuse of executive powers by the current Governor, the shutting down of our businesses causing some not able to reopen, the lack of workers wanting to return to the work force and the destruction in Minneapolis last year and not getting the National Guard to stop it for days have led to Senator Gazelka to run to try and bring the right leadership back into Minnesota. Senator Gazelka is asking for your thoughts and you can help in the work that is trying to get done by going to gazelkaforgovernor.com. Senator Gazelka wants to wish all the deer hunters (as he was included in the thousands this past week) a safe and successful deer hunt this year.
--Morrison County Veteran Service Office Kathy Marshik will be the guest on KLTF Party Line today at 10:05am to discuss what Veterans should know about the benefits and other items when returning from deployment and retiring from active duty. If you have questions for Kathy Marshik call the program today at 320-632-2306.
DEATH NOTICES
--Jeremy Lee (The Frog) Phillips, age 59 of Upsala.
--James “Jim” Strempke, age 75 of Little Falls.
--Norman E. Hanson, age 90 of Little Falls.
WEATHER
TODAY= mostly sunny skies, high 53.
TONIGHT= increasing clouds, low around 30.
WEDNESDAY= rain likely, mostly in afternoon, high 46, breezy.
THURSDAY= rain/snow and gusty winds, high 40, low 26.
SPORTS
STATE VB= Good luck to teams like Sauk Centre, Sauk Rapids-Rice and Walker-Hackensack Akeley heading to the State Volleyball Tournament which begins tomorrow at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
NBA= Memphis beats T-Wolves 125-118, Wolves lost 5th straight.
COL FB= Gophers at Iowa 2:30pm kickoff Saturday on KLTF.
NFL= Vikings at L.A. Chargers Sunday 3:05pm on AM960 KLTF.
NFL= Pittsburgh held off Chicago last night 29-27 on MNF.
TODAY IN HISTORY
IN 1821= first Pharmacy reportedly opens U.S. in Philadelphia, PA.
IN 1858= the New York Symphony Orchestra holds first performance
IN 1864= Sherman begins “March to the Sea” during Civil War.
IN 1906= Theodore Roosevelt is the first sitting U.S. President to leave the United States by going to Panama and Puerto Rico.
IN 1938= Al Capp of Lil' Abner creates Sadie Hawkins Day as a fictional event, leading to Sadie Hawkins dances at schools where the girls ask the guys to dance, which was a bit hit for many years.
IN 1966= John Lennon and Yoko Ono meet at an art gallery.
IN 1984= the first Vietnam War Memorial is completed in the U.S.