NEWS
--Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen has posted information on where your can get information during this time as the sheriff's office lobby remains closed with COVID-19 restrictions. All administrative functions in the sheriff’s office will be handled as follows: records requests-email records@co.morrison.mn.us or phone 320-632-9233. Civil Process requests email civilprocess@co.morrison.mn.us or phone 320-632-9233, gun permit requests email civilprocess@co.morrison.mn.us or phone 320-632-9233. Please email or call for further instructions concerning carry or purchase permits. The administrative staff will respond to your requests Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Please contact us at 320-632-9233 with any questions. If you have an emergency, call 911.
--Shannon Wettstein of Morrison Soil and Water is reminding those that signed up for the tree sale that it is Friday at the Exchange Arena in Little Falls. You should have received a time to show up to pick up your trees. This year it will be drive thru style through the arena and you won't have to leave your vehicle. They will NOT be able to have walk-ups this year as all the trees sold out. For more information contact Shannon at 631-3553 today.
--As communities across Minnesota look to get outside during the pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has updated their safety guidelines. The guidelines below apply to both recreational facilities and the public and are based on Governor Walz’s Emergency Executive Order Allowing for Safe Outdoor Recreation: Practice social distancing (stay at least 6 feet from people from other households). This isn’t just for parks and trails – it is also essential at boat launches, fishing piers, and hunting lands, and anytime you leave your home. Stay as close to home as possible. This is not the time to be traveling long distances to recreate. Cherished outdoor traditions further from home will be there for you later, after the public health situation has eased. Do not host or attend gatherings with people who aren’t members of your immediate household. This includes gatherings like outdoor cookouts or barbeques, because those types of gatherings could spread COVID-19. Explore the range of nearby public lands available to you. If you arrive at a park, water access site, or other public recreation land and see that it is busy, choose a different option. This will allow you to maintain social distancing, and reduce impacts on staff and resources. Also, consider visiting at off-peak times, typically early or late in the day. Do not carpool to outdoor recreational activities with people other than those in your immediate household. Similarly, do not share equipment. Before you head out, you can follow the link below to get the latest information about what DNR-managed facilities are open.
--At 4:22pm Sunday Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a two vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of County Road 19 and County Road 129 in Lake Henry Township, about two miles west of Lake Henry. 68-year old Richard Lecher of St. Martin, was driving eastbound on County Road 19. 36-year old Heidi Miller of Paynesville, was driving westbound on the same road when Mr. Lecher attempted to make a left-hand turn onto County Road 129 causing the collision. Both drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Richard Lecher was taken via ambulance to the Paynesville Hospital. Heidi Miller was transported to the hospital by a private party. Both drivers were wearing their seat belts.
--On Monday the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 600 block of the 8th Avenue South, in St. Cloud. Investigators from the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force (CMVOTF) learned that one of the tenants of this residence was involved in the distribution of controlled substances, including Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Cocaine. During the search warrant, investigators located the tenant, 58-year old Don Dejuan Lee of St. Cloud. Investigators also located substances believed to be Heroin, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and a .380 handgun along with ammunition. Investigators transported Lee to the Stearns County jail where he is awaiting charges on 2nd degree possession of controlled substance, two 5th degree possession of controlled substance charges, and an ineligible person in possession of firearm.
--Glass recycling pickup for Little Falls city residents will resume starting May 7th. Pickup will include all colors of glass. Glass must be placed in its own separate rigid container like a 5 gallon bucket and cannot be larger than the recycling bin provided by the city. Place excess glass items in additional containers. Do not place glass in any bags. Do not place glass in the same bin as other recyclable items.
--Randall Mayor Dan Noss was on KLTF yesterday and said after talking with the Randall Business Group the garage sale days and treasure day that was this week into Saturday will be made up later this summer and the clean up day that was scheduled for May 9th will be made up likely in September. The city's big weekend July 3rd with street dance, July 4th Parade and July 5th Car Show is still on. They will monitor the decision on restrictions when the event gets closer. The city of Randall is reminding residents to be utilize the drop boxes by city hall or email in account information and payments. If you need to meet in person call 749-2159 and they will work it out.
--The construction site at Brainerd High School was vacated Monday after a worker on the crew tested positive for COVID-19 the previous week. Work has been halted for five days while the site was sanitized. A member of the crew tested positive for the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus Friday, April 24 and work was halted shortly after that and will restart by later this week.
--301 deaths linked to COVID-19 as of yesterday with 63,829 tests completed and 4,181 positive. One of the positive cases in Crow Wing County has died. Still only 1 in Morrison, first case reported recently in Wadena County leaving only 8 counties without a positive case.
NATIONAL NEWS
--President Donald Trump Tuesday has ordered meat processing plants to reopen as they are a critical infastructure to the economy.
DEATH NOTICES
--Eldon Bradley Sanders, age 71 of Deer Park, WI formerly Little Falls
--Elvin “Charlie” LeBlanc, age 98 of Little Falls.
WEATHER
TODAY= sunny skies, windy, high 63.
TONIGHT= clear skies, cooler, low 35, patchy frost early AM.
THURSDAY= sunny skies, less windy, high 68, low around 43.
FRIDAY= sunny skies early, PM thunderstorm possible, high 72.
SPORTS
TWINS= listen to Game 4 of the 1987 World Series tonight at 6pm on Q92 WYRQ and streamed at fallsradio.com.