Sheriff’s Department arrests three juveniles; recovers 11 stolen guns
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office recovered two handguns and nine long guns stolen during a burglary at a residence off 263rd Street in Ripley Township, north of Little Falls. Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen said burglary charges are pending against three 17-year-old males for their admitt...Read More
Education
Royalton School District 26th in growth in Minnesota
By Jennie Zeitler, Correspondent Of the 321 school districts in the state of Minnesota, recent statistics have shown Royalton to be the 26th-fastest growing district. “The district has grown 24 percent in 10 years,” Business Manager Mary Plante said. Information from the state shows that from 73...Read More
Arts & Entertainment
Little Falls artist plays with fire
By Gabby Landsverk, Staff Writer Fragments of bone, charred wood and metal scraps; these seemingly random objects make up the strange, mesmerizing visual landscape created by Little Falls native Amber White. “Remnants,” on display at the Great River Arts front gallery through June 27, is White...Read More
Community
Mid-Minnesota Medallion found by Jendro family
Isaiah Jendro, along with his family, won the Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union’s (MMFCU) annual medallion hunt today after discovering the prize near the backstop at the baseball field near Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue. Pictured are (from left) Katie Kaufman of MMFCU, Lucas Jendro, Isaiah J...Read More
Community
Humane Society nearly $17,000 in the red, taps LF Council for reserve funds
The Morrison County Animal Humane Society (MCAHS) is in dire need of funding, according to Executive Director Mickie Gocken, and has asked the Little Falls City Council to approve the use of an additional $10,000, already set aside as reserve funding for MCAHS. “Things are pretty tight right ...Read More
Community
Alcohol suspected in early morning one-car crash in Pierz
Aaron Virnig, 40, and Chris Medek, 27, both of Pierz, were injured after Virnig’s Chevy pickup veered off a trail around 1:05 a.m. Monday morning, according to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Department. The vehicle was traveling down a trail near 213th Street and Melody Road when it left...Read More
Sports
Victory League roundup: June 14
A hot, but sunny day equaled a busy weekend for the Victory League. There were three games Saturday, June 13. Lastrup beat Holdingford 9-4. Sobieski shutout Randall 8-0. The Avon Lakers won 3-1 over St. Stephen. Sunday was a bit busier, with the highlight being Buckman winning twice, 9-2 over Royalt...Read More
Community
Barrett Petfood company wins Governor’s International Trade Award
Barrett Petfood Innovations, which produces premium and exotic pet foods, received the 29th annual Governor’s International Trade Award for Agricultural Commodities/Processed Food. Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Minnesota Trade Office officials presented the award June 4 during a ceremony at the Jame...Read More
Community
Breakfast, ice cream, robotic milker and petting zoo all a part of this farming experience
Marshik Dairy to host Morrison County’s Breakfast on the Farm, June 20 By Eric Beuning, Correspondent Marshik Dairy in Pierz, will host Morrison County’s fifth annual Breakfast on the Farm, Saturday, June 20. The event is part of an initiative by the Midwest American Dairy Association to prom...Read More
Community
Annual ‘Teacher’s Tea’ brings memories to historic school house
An invitation is extended to those who began a teaching career in a country school anywhere, because the job description was the same throughout counties and states. Anyone who has taught in a rural school anywhere, is asked to come for the ninth annual Tea for Teachers, Tuesday, June 23, from 2 p.m...Read More
