NEWS
--Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen and Sheila Watercott of Stand Up 4 You spoke on KLTF Monday. Larsen said that opioid and prescription medications get abused and events like the take back event on Saturday 10am-2pm at Wal-Mart by the DEA helps get these unused medications off the streets and disregarded properly. Larsen said that drugs are still a problem in the area and if you need help with addiction, know of someone who does, reach out the sheriff's office and 320-632-9233. With the new laws put in place this year Sheila Watercott that supplies are easier for those to get with THC and other drugs but students and those under the legal age cannot have or take these and parents need to speak to their kids on this issue. Larsen spoke on Halloween safety, use events like trunk or treat and boo fest recently and the trick or treating in downtown Little Falls, Pierz, Randall and other county communities to help with getting safe candy to the little trick or treaters. Older kids need to abide with the laws, no vandalism or damage to property when out Halloween night, adults need to abide the same way with no drinking and driving and bad behavior when out Halloween or events that go on the weekend before. Larsen spoke on project lifesaver which helps find those who many wander off, kids and adults, those with dementia or Alzheimer's are at risk and can be used with his project in helping to find those you are lost or missing. November 7th is the 7th anniversary of the Terry Brisk homicide where still a suspect has not been arrested. Larsen said he is continuing to meet with investigators on the case and continue to hear from those who are still in need of answers. Questions can be directed to the sheriff's office at 320-632-9233. There is still a $30,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the Brisk murder case.
--Getting a license for your dog or cat may soon be a thing of the past in Sauk Rapids. During Monday night's meeting, the city council will consider ending the regulation to register dogs and cats in the city. According to city documents, historically dogs have been licensed to control rabies and ensure pet owners had their dogs vaccinated. However, they say the CDC reports humans contracting rabies in the United States is about one to three people per year and the main exposure is wild animals, not pets. Many other cities have ended their licensing programs including Sartell, Elk River, and Paynesville. The finance clerk says the revenue from pet licenses is about $5,000 a year for Sauk Rapids. All other animal regulations would remain in place. The item is on the next city council meeting.
--As Congressman Tom Emmer from District 6 announced a bid as Speaker of the House, a DFL Congressman is expected to go one further this week. 3Rd District Congressman Dean Phillips is expected to make an announcement on Friday in Concord, New Hampshire that is seeking the DFL endorsement for President of the United States in 2024. Congressman Phillips has hired a new consulting firm and has been making a lot of phone calls to shore up some support to take on President Joe Biden for the Democratic bid. He is going to focus on New Hampshire, see how well he does there and then move on. I think he thinks if he is competitive he could draw someone else into the race which he says has always been his goal. Phillips has been more of a moderate during his time in Congress, which could be appealing to some voters in both parties.
--Little Falls City Administrator is scheduled at 8:30am today to give a city update on AM960 KLTF and online at fallsradio.com.
--The driver and passenger on a side-by-side ATV were sent to the hospital Friday evening after hitting a deer. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office says they received the report just before 10pm Friday, four miles north of Little Falls in Darling Township. Officials say 31-year-old Laura Jacobs was driving the ATV southbound on Twin Lakes Road when they hit a deer, went into the ditch, and rolled. Jacobs and a passenger, 36-year-old Todd Jacobs of Little Falls were sent to St. Gabriel’s Hospital with unknown injuries.
--St. Cloud Police have released the name of a man who was shot and killed early Sunday morning. Police say the victim has been identified as 34-year-old Antonio Harris Jr. of Buffalo. Two other shooting victims were treated and released from St. Cloud Hospital. Officers responded to a report of multiple shots fired in the 700 block of 6th Avenue South just before 4am. When police arrived, they found several people at the home. Authorities say a disagreement during the gathering at the home led to a shooting. Police say there have been no arrests and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone who has information on the crime should contact St. Cloud Police.
--A St. Cloud woman is dead after the accident in Wright County on Saturday. According to the Minnesota State Patrol’s preliminary crash report, a semi was headed west on 94 near Highway 241 in St. Michael when two tires broke off, rolled into oncoming traffic, and hit an eastbound SUV. The driver, 44-year-old Viengkhone Nguyen of Brooklyn Park, was killed. As was the passenger, 43-year-old Lea Khamphachanh of St. Cloud. Three other passengers, Pane Eisenschenk of St. Cloud, Phetsamai Khamphachanh of Sartell, and Tiana Kanlaya Deppa of Rice, were taken to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale with non-life-threatening injuries. The semi driver, 37-year-old Khadar Abdullahi Hawadle of Savage, was not hurt. The state patrol has ruled this a “freak” accident.
--A man was accidentally shot by his daughter Sunday while hunting near Becker. Sherburne County were called to the 18000 block of 118th St. SE in Becker Township at 7:50am. Authorities say a 45-year-old man from Becker Township was in a deer stand with his daughter during a youth hunting event. The girl shot a deer, and then accidentally fired a second round, hitting her father in the leg. The man was taken to North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale.
DEATH NOTICES
--John Emery Borgert, age 83 formerly of Swanville.
--Leatrice “Lee” Mortenson, age 77 of Rice.
WEATHER
TODAY= cloudy skies, PM showers, high 58.
TONIGHT= evening shower, then cloudy, low 46.
WEDNESDAY= cloudy skies, high 56, rain late night, low 43.
THURSDAY= rain likely, heavy at times, high 49, low 41.
SPORTS
HS FB= Proctor at Pierz tonight at 6pm on 94ROCKS.
HS FB= Little Falls at Princeton at 7pm on AM960 KLTF.
NFL= Vikings defense holds off a late surge by the 49ers as the Vikings win 22-17 last night on MNF to go to 3-4 on season.
MLB= The Texas Rangers are heading to the World Series beating Houston last night 11-4 to win the series 4-3. Arizona beat Philadelphia 5-1 to tie their series at 3, game 7 of NLCS tonight.