NEWS
–One person is dead after a two-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Morrison County. Around 10:12am, 83-year-old Paul Yetzer of Hillman was westbound on Highway 10 south of 180th Street in Pike Creek Township when he braked fast and made a sharp turn to the left toward the median crossover, a MAC truck was in the westbound lane and struck the driver’s side of the Yetzer’s van. Yetzer was pronounced dead when authorities arrived. The other driver, 62-year-old Chad Winter of Fosston was treated for minor injuries at the scene but was not hospitalized.
–A Kimball man was hurt after a two-vehicle crash on Saturday. It happened just after noon at Stearns County Road 8 and the intersection of County Road 48 west of Marty. The sheriff’s office says a pickup driven by 60-year-old Donald Hansen of Kimball was westbound on County Road 8 and had stopped at the four-way stop before entering the intersection. Authorities say the other driver, 67-year-old John Elder of Kimball, was heading north on County Road 48, failed to stop, and struck the driver’s side of the pickup. Elder was taken to St. Cloud Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Hansen was not hurt in the accident.
–A Princeton teenager was hurt in a crash on Highway 101 Tuesday morning. The incident happened in Otsego just before noon. The Minnesota State Patrol says the 18-year-old woman was driving her SUV north on Highway 101 at 70th Street Northeast when she changed lanes to go around another northbound vehicle and lost control. Authorities say her SUV left the road and hit the median. Her name and the status of her injuries have not yet been released.
–The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting damaged property where a door was broken on a business on the 4200 block of Clearwater Road by a person wearing a mask late Sunday into Monday. Tri-County Crimestoppers indicated the person was using a bat. If you have information on any unsolved crimes in the Stearns, Benton or Sherburne County area please report information by calling Crimestoppers at 1-800-255-1301 or by going online to the website of tricountycrimestoppers.org.
–On Tuesday at a meeting of the State Emblem Redesign Commission, members approved a state flag design that features the conceptual shape of Minnesota in dark blue and the rest of the flag in light blue. The flag has a single eight-pointed star pointed north on the shape of Minnesota. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued a statement “Minnesota’s new flag captures the imagination while standing apart from all other state flags with its unique design that depicts the shape of our state. Minnesotans have so much to be proud of from the beauty of our land, to our rivers and lakes, to our recognition as the North Star State all of which are reflected in this flag. I hope Minnesotans will find commonality in this flag and unite around it for generations to come. I am deeply grateful to everyone who contributed their thoughts and ideas to this process – especially my fellow commission members who have worked diligently and respectfully in such a short time to accomplish this effort. I look forward to May 11, 2024 as a day where all Minnesotans can celebrate what makes our state exceptional.” The designs of the state seal and flag as certified by the commission will take effect next year on the anniversary of Minnesota becoming a state May 11th, 2024.
–Foley is hosting a Santa event tonight. A parade near the fire hall starts at 6pm then Santa gets taken around the city of Foley.
–Spots are filling up for the free Christmas Meal put on by the Little Falls Ministerial Association and River of Hope Ministry to be held at the Royal Cafe on Friday from 4:30-7pm there are only 200 meals to be provided. If you want a meal for pickup, delivery or reserve a spot at the Royal on Friday who must call Tim Sumner, who stated now that the earlier the better at 320-632-2540 for the meal on Friday.
–Chuck Zwilling stated on KLTF yesterday that the 2024 Ice Fest is set for February 17th and 18th 2024 on Green Prairie Fish Lake. It will be held a week later because of that Big Football game now being held on the 2nd weekend in February. Zwilling said this time around other countries have been invited to be part of the is being called World Carousel Day as they attempt to put 5 rotating carousels in one to break another record for the event which they started last year. Because Finland and Maine already have other records for the largest carousel Chuck said they have invited those countries to help with theirs in 2024. The 2 day event will have many items like in last year and some new ones including more event events and fireworks scheduled next year. They are still putting the posters and items together and you can be involved by contacting Mn Ice Fest.com for more information. In the past years thousands of dollars have been raised to help the Flyer Pride Backpack program and Kare Kloset for the Little Falls Community Schools with the hopes of much more beings raised for next year’s event in February. Search and like their social media page to get details or if you want help out with Ice Fest in February with the hope (weather wise) of ice on the lake for all.
–Congratulations to Jen Ford who was the $1,000 winner from participating sponsors and Little Falls Radio for Ho Ho Dough. Ford wins $500 cash and $500 Ho Ho Dough bucks. Thanks to the sponsors Goldsmith Jewelers, Baby’s on Broadway, Bon Jos, Melgram Jewelers, Touright Bicycle Shop, Wall 2 Wall Deals, Hartmann’s Hardware Hank and Pierz Foods for sponsoring Ho Ho Dough and thanks to all that registered and qualified from the sponsors.
DEATH NOTICES
–Ruth L. Stroschein, age 93 of Little Falls.
WEATHER
TODAY= mostly sunny, high near 36.
TONIGHT= cloudy skies, low near 22.
THURSDAY= partly sunny, some sprinkles, high 40, low 30.
FRIDAY= cloudy skies, high 43, low near 35.
SPORTS
NFL= Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at noon. The NFL is busy with a Thursday night game, two games on Saturday, most games on Sunday and then three more games Christmas Day Monday many with playoff implications through the weekend.
TODAY IN HISTORY
IN 1803= The Louisiana Purchase if finalized by U.S. and France.
IN 1879= Thomas Edison gives first demonstration on the incandescent lighting in Menlo Park, New Jersey.
IN 1950= “Harvey” starring James Stewart opens in theaters.
IN 1957= Elvis Presley is given is draft notice to the U.S. Army.
IN 1967= “The Graduate” with Dustin Hoffman opens in theaters.
IN 1985= Howard Cosell calls his last NFL game for ABC sports.