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Minneapolis man charged with fentanyl sales
Alexander Brent Finney, 29, Minneapolis, was charged in Morrison County District Court with one felony count of second-degree sale of a controlled substance and one felony count of possessing ammunition and a firearm as a convict of a crime of violence. The charges stem from a Feb. 21, 2023 incident, when a trooper of the Minnesota State Patrol received a report from the West Central Drug and Violent Crime Task Force that suspects were bringing a quantity of fentanyl north on Highway 10 through Morrison...
Oklahoma woman charged with check forgery
Lindsey Jo Rick, 41, Tulsa, Okla., was charged in Morrison County District Court with one felony count of check forgery and one gross misdemeanor count of giving a peace officer a false name. The charges stem from an April 24 incident, when the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office received a report of fraud and identity theft at the Unity Bank located on Highway 27 in Morrison County. A deputy responded to the report and spoke with bank employees. Bank employees reported that a female subject drove...
Property values in Morrison County remain stable
County Assessor Jean Popp discussed the 2024 property and land value assessment map for Morrison County. As county assessor, Popp is responsible for ensuring all department policies and Minnesota state statutes related to property taxes are followed. This includes estimating property values for tax purposes and bringing assessments in line with Department of Revenue guidelines. Although the map shows the average percentage increase of property and land value, Popp said there is no true “average” increase. The map provides a general overview, with some properties...
Morrison County says farewell to three dedicated Health and Human Services staff members
The Morrison County Government Center bid farewell to three long-serving employees at the Board of Commissioners planning session on Tuesday, April 30. Health and Human Services (HHS) Child Support Officer Trina Ebinger, HHS Eligibility Worker Jodi Wetzel and HHS Eligibility Worker Bonita Strassburg were recognized for nearly a century of combined service to the county. Ebinger worked for the county from 1995 to 2024, a total of 28 years. Both Wetzel and Strassburg worked for the county from 1988 to 2024, a total of 35...
Flyers’ girls golfer takes first place in Cross Lake; Pierz breaks school record
The Little Falls Flyers girls golf team had a great performance with one golfer taking first at the Crosswoods Golf Course in Cross Lake Friday, April 25. The Flyers’ Imagine Hines, shot a score of 71 , earning her first place out of 34 competitors. She beat the runner up Sophia Anderson from Albany by one stroke. Olivia Dempsey tied for 19th, shooting 95. Pioneers girls break school record ...
Onamia teen charged in ‘Nudieland’ shooting
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced April 24 that her office has charged two teenagers with murder in the August 2023 mass shooting at a Minneapolis backyard concert venue known as Nudieland that was attended by many members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The charged individuals were both 17 years old at the time of the shooting, in which one person was killed and at least seven others were injured by gunfire. The Hennepin County Attorney’s office released details and comments on the arrests in a...
Softball Recaps April 25-May 1
Below are summaries of local softball games between April 25-May 1, compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt. Pioneers win three in a row The Pierz Pioneers softball team continued to excel after beating Sauk Centre 13-3 Tuesday, April 29. The Pioneers’ Britney Schommer threw four strikeouts on the mound and allowed two runners to walk. ...
Anaerobic digester ordinance proposal gets thorough scrutiny
The Morrison County Board of Commissioners engaged in an hour of discussion around potentially allowing anaerobic digesters at its Tuesday, April 30 planning session. The proposal sparked robust debate as commissioners weighed its opportunities and challenges. Anaerobic digesters convert biodegradable material like manure into biogas through decomposition in an oxygen-free environment. The current Morrison County land use ordinance does not have anything in it about anaerobic digesters. Because an upcoming land use ordinance amendment hearing is taking place Tuesday, May 14, the Board considered what...
DNR officer report May 2
District 10 - Mille Lacs area - CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) monitored area angling, trapping, ATVing, and turkey hunting activities. Enforcement action was taken for turkey hunting without a license and spearing after legal hours. Griffith responded to complaints of illegally taken gamefish and miscellaneous wildlife complaints. Griffith would like to remind everyone to look at the regulations book before bowfishing, spearing and dip netting. Make sure to check dates and hours of open seasons. ...
Pioneers baseball team beats Flyers in close game
The Pierz Pioneers earned a thrilling win against the Little Falls Flyers road game Wednesday, May 1, winning 7-6. The Pioneers struck first at the top of the first inning after a hit single from Brayden Haberman, sending Hunter Jacobson (who came in as a pinch runner for Max Barclay) to home plate. At the top of the second inning, Reese Young hit an RBI double, sending Kaden Kruschek and...
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