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Golf Recaps May 9-15
Below are summaries of local golf meets between May 9 and May 14, compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt. Flyers boys and girls golfers make top ten at Wapicada Golf Course The Little Falls Flyers boys golf team competed at the Wapicada Golf Club in Sauk Rapids Wednesday, May 15. The team took fourth with a score of 345. Ryan Oothoudt placed sixth, shooting a 81. Luke Avery placed 17th,...
Royals softball team beats Pillager in last home game
The Royalton Royals softball team had a successful last home game of the season, Tuesday, May 14, beating Pillager 6-4. Pillager scored two runs at the top of the first inning. The Royals answered with a two-base hit from Libby Yourczek, sending Maddison Albright to home plate. In the next play, Brooke Wenner had a base hit, allowing Yourczek to run home and tie the game. Emily Block had grounded out in the third inning, giving the Royals a 3-2 lead. ...
Baseball Recaps May 9-14
Below are summaries of local baseball games between May 9 and May 14, compiled by Sports Editor Nick Tabatt. USA Patriots defeats Browerville-Grey Eagle and I-C The Upsala/Swanville Patriots baseball team dominated the road game against Browerville-Eagle Valley Tuesday, May 14, The patriots won the first game of the double header, 8-1. Hunter Boeckermann earned...
Water monitoring program needs volunteers to test water clarity
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is currently recruiting volunteers to measure water clarity in lakes and numerous streams across Morrison County. This is the perfect opportunity for families and retirees to get outside and assist in protecting their state’s natural resources. Volunteers conduct a simple water clarity test in a body of water twice a month from April through September. MPCA provides all the equipment and training for free. No experience needed. ...
Little Falls mom uses tragedy to help others
Life as Maryrose Capko of Little Falls once knew it changed forever in November 2011. After her and her husband Jerry’s son, Jack, 9, had a tragic ATV accident on Nov. 8, 2011, he died nearly two weeks later on Nov. 21, 2011. While the loss will never cease to be felt, Capko has chosen to provide grief support to other bereaved parents. It was ultimately her own experience of having to travel far to find a support group for parents who had lost their...
Morrison County District Court misdemeanor sentences
The following people charged with a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor in Morrison County District Court have recently been sentenced: Gross misdemeanors: • Shawn Michael Rice, 48, Little Falls (offense: 9/10/23) — Third-degree assault, fined $185 and sentenced to 30 days in jail with Sentence to Serve and work release as approved and supervised probation for five years. ...
Pierz Baseball Finding Success Through Pitching Prowess
Pierz baseball has opened their season on quite the heater. After falling to crosstown rival Little Falls in their first game, the Pioneers responded, winning 13 of their last 14 games, earning a number seven ranking in Class AA. Now just under a week away from the section playoffs, the Pioneers believe their best baseball still lies ahead.
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...
Little Falls recovers from power outage
Residents and businesses in Little Falls were left puzzled after a power surge struck the area on the evening of Monday, April 29. According to Morrison County Administrator Matt LeBlanc, a surge of unknown origin impacted the Morrison County Government Center that night. It triggered circuit breakers and caused minor equipment issues. The county’s IT department continued to assess damage levels. According to Allete Senior Corporate Communication Specialist Lori Melton,...
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...
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...
Softball Game Preview: Upsala Leaves Home
Upsala is 7-2 against Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Upsala Cardinals will head out on the road to take on the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Jaguars at 4:30 p.m. Upsala's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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