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Deputy Jacob Fasching receives Morrison County’s first quarter of 2024 Award of Excellence
Morrison County Deputy Jacob Fasching was honored at the Tuesday, May 7 Board of Commissioners meeting for receiving the 2024 first quarter Award of Excellence. The Award of Excellence program recognizes one outstanding county employee each quarter who goes above and beyond in their work. Fasching has been a deputy with the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office since May 2023. In his role, he patrols the county and works with local schools and the community. However, it was Fasching’s work in removing dangerous illegal drugs from...
Pine Grove Zoo, the second oldest in Minnesota
This is the first of three articles about the Pine Grove Zoo in Little Falls. Next: Pine Grove Zoo takes great measures to improve animal welfare. Founded in 1913, the Pine Grove Zoo in Little Falls is the second oldest zoo in Minnesota. The oldest zoo is Como Zoo in St. Paul, which was established in 1897, said Pine Grove Zoo Director Marnita Van Hoecke. Prior to the Pine Grove...
La Tapatia Mexican Market: Authentic flavors
La Tapatia Mexican Market first opened its doors earlier this year in Little Falls, thanks to the hard work and dedication of its manager and current sole employee, Mayra Flores. Flores saw an unmet need in the community for authentic Mexican ingredients and took a chance opening the market to meet that demand. Even though Latinos make up a relatively small percentage of Little Falls’ population, Flores believed lovers of Mexican cuisine, both Latino and otherwise, would appreciate a local source for staples like dried...
Morrison County Humane Society continues lifesaving work despite challenges
The dedicated staff and volunteers at the Morrison County Humane Society (MCHS) are committed to caring for homeless and abandoned animals in the county every day, despite facing significant obstacles. Representatives from MCHS provided the Morrison County Board of Commissioners with a detailed update on their operations and long-term plans at its Tuesday, May 7 meeting. MCHS Board President Paul Mickelson was joined by board members Dave Glaze and Bruce Krych to discuss both the challenges faced by the shelter and their efforts to enhance...
Morrison County child protection services faces ongoing challenges
The Morrison County Health and Human Services (HHS) Child Protection Team presented its annual report to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, April 2. The team, led by Child Protection Director Katie Knettel, continues to balance child safety with family preservation in the face of ongoing challenges. In 2023, the team screened 831 reports of alleged child maltreatment, down from 938 in 2022 and 951 in 2021. Of reports that opened into child welfare and child protection assessments or investigations, there were 124 in 2023,...
Guenther, Hare charged with possession
Devin James Guenther, 25, Minneapolis, was charged in Morrison County District Court with one felony count of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and one felony count of second-degree possession of a controlled substance. Aaron Scott Hare, 25, Maple Grove, was charged in Morrison County District Court with one felony count of possessing ammunition and a firearm as a convict of a crime of violence, one felony count of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, one gross misdemeanor count of DWI and one misdemeanor count...
Stately convicted on threats of violence charge
Dylan Wesley Stately, 31, Little Falls, was sentenced in Morrison County District Court to 38 days in local confinement and five years of supervised probation and fined $100 for one felony count of threats of violence. If Stately breaks the conditions of his supervised probation, which include no contact with the victim, no possession of alcohol or drugs and submitting to random testing, he faces up to 21 months in a correctional facility. ...
Royalton City Council News
Below are summaries of actions from the Tuesday, May 7, 2024, meeting of the Royalton City Council. They were compiled by Sheila McCoy. Police Department The Royalton City Council was informed by Police Chief Jason McDonald that the Department responded to a total of 61 calls during the month of April. The Council approved the...
Softball Recaps May 3-8
Below are summaries of local softball games between May . They were compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt. Pierz win last three games with large deficits The Pierz Pioneers softball team travel to take on Mora Wednesday, May 8. after it was rescheduled from Tuesday, May 7. The Pioneers won the game 13-0. Britney Schommer...
Track and Field Recaps May 3-7
Below are summaries of local track and Field meets between May 3 and May 7,compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt. Pioneers on a role in last two meets The Pierz Pioneers track and field had great performances at the Section 7A True Team Meet in Crosby Tuesday, May 7. The girls team placed first with a score of 580 and are on their way to True Team State Saturday, May...
Pioneers upset Pequot Lakes at home
It was Pioneer domination at the Pierz Legion Ball Park as the Pierz Pioneers baseball team shut out the conference opponent Pequot Lakes 5-0, Tuesday, May 6. The team ending the game on a no hitter from Brayden Haberman. The Pioneers earned the first two runs at the bottom of the first inning, with a run scored by Joey Stuckmayer and Chase Becker. At the bottom of the second Reese Young hit a ball, almost going over the wall, but ended up being a triple...
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