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Flyers T&F boys win Pierz Invite; boys and girls earn second at home
During a two-meet week, The Little Falls track and field team, continues to make its mark, starting with the boys taking first and the girls in fourth at the Pierz Invitational meet Tuesday, April 23. The Flyers’ Mark Hughes was one of the leading performers of the meet, winning the boys long jump event with a length of 20-00.50. Gabe Shanoff followed in second (19-03.00) and Cyler Bollig in fourth (18-10.00). Noah Cameron won the triple jump with 37-08.00, Hayden Nordlund in third (33-02.00) and...
Pierz softball team loses GRC battle to St. Cloud Cathedral; returns to beat Foley
The Pierz Pioneers had a two-game week playing against conference rivals. The Pioneers had a long game against St. Cloud Cathedral Monday, April 22. The Pioneers showed grit on the field, but ended up receiving their first loss of the season, 7-1. Both teams kept each other at bay, with no runs scored in the first three and a half innings.The Pioneers struck first at the bottom of the fourth. Kendra Melby made a major hit double, sending Kenna Otte from first to second base....
Royalton Man Injured After Boat Strikes Tree on Platte River; Investigation Underway
A leisurely boat ride took an unexpected turn when a man lost control and crashed his vessel on the Platte River, according to the Morrison County Sheriff's Office. The accident occurred late Monday evening near Royalton, MN. Craig Maslonkowski, 43, was navigating the river when he attempted a swift turn, resulting in the boat striking a tree on shore. The Sheriff's Office, in a statement, delineated the series of events that led to an emergency response on the tranquil waters north of the small Minnesota town.
Second suspect in Nudieland mass shooting in custody
A second suspect in the mass shooting at a Minneapolis punk show last summer is in juvenile detention and was in court Wednesday afternoon. The 17-year-old from Onamia faces one felony charge of aiding and abetting murder, two felony charges of aiding and abetting assault, and four felony assault charges.
Morrison County Sets Ambitious Meeting Agenda, Highlighting Housing and Emergency Services in Little Falls and Region
Morrison County officials are gearing up for a packed week of meetings spanning various key issues, from housing to emergency services, as laid out in a recent public notice outlining their schedule from April 21 to April 27, 2024. Kicking off the week, the Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet on April 23 at 9:00 am in the County Board Room, located in the Government Center in Little Falls, MN, details of which are available on their website for those interested in joining virtually via the TEAMS platform.
Pierz man charged with assault, threats of violence
Michael Louis Marshik, 33, Pierz, was charged in Morrison County District Court with one felony count of second-degree assault and one felony count of threats of violence. The charges stem from an April 5 incident, when the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a domestic situation at a residence on 250th Avenue in Morrison County. A deputy and other law enforcement officers responded to the scene where Marshik was seated outside. It was reported that Marshik had told a family member that she...
Track and Field Recaps April 22-23
Below are summaries of local track and field events Between April 22 and April 23, compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt Royals girls take third a Maple Lake The Royalton Royals travel to a invitational meet in Maple Lake Thursday, April 22. The girls placed third with 102 team points and boys team finished fifth (50). ...
Softball Recaps April 24-18
Below are summaries of local softball games between April 18 and April 24, compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt. Flyers play tough games against St. Cloud Cathedral and Mora The Little Falls Flyers softball team wwas on the road during it’sa last two games The Flyer’s lastets contest was against Mora Tuesday, April 23 and lost 10-6. The Flyers had five hits and two errors and Mora had eight hits...
Pierz, MN Psychologist Frank Weber Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The Minnesota Psychological Association has awarded Frank Weber of Pierz, Minnesota the Susan T. Rydell Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contribution to Psychology. Weber has dedicated his life to psychology. He began teaching college psychology courses at 25 years old and has been a forensic psychologist specializing in homicide, sexual assault, and domestic abuse. This has earned him the Minnesota Psychological Association’s Susan T. Rydell Lifetime Achievement Award. What he’s most proud of is CORE Professional Services, which he started with his wife 29 years ago.
Little Falls Township clean-up day set for May 4
Little falls Township is hosting a Clean-Up Day event for Residents living outside city limits but within Little Falls Township on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at the Little Falls Town Hall and Community Center from 8:00am to 11:30am. Each Household may deliver the following free of charge: two (2) appliances or two (2) electronics and ten (10) car or light truck tires up to 17” or two (2) truck tires or one (1) tractor tire. Additional appliances will be charged $15.00 each, and electronics $25.00 each. Additional car and light truck tires will be charged $2.00 each, truck tires $6.00 each and tractor tires $17.00 each. The tire price is double if the rim is left on. Residents are responsible for the unloading of their items. This collection is intended for residentially generated items only. Persons with questions may call Chuck Parins at 320-632-2627, John Theis at 320-980-5352, or George Sandy III at 320-630-5595.
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