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Morrison County Announces Week of Public Meetings on Community Affairs, Including Military Support and Agricultural Development
Morrison County residents can expect a series of public meetings involving their county commissioners this week, covering a range of community and governmental issues. According to Morrison County, meetings will be held from August 11 to 17, with several key gatherings scheduled. Highlights of the week include a Yellow Ribbon...
Starting genealogy as a hobby
A presentation of “Your Genealogy Hobby from Start to Finish” will be held by genealogist and author David Gaboury, Thursday, Aug. 22, at Holy Family Church Hall, located at 18777 Riverwood Drive in Little Falls. The event will begin with a welcoming at 5:30 p.m. with the presentation starting at 6 p.m. Hosted by the Morrison County Genealogy Society, the event is free to attend and open to the public. Genealogy is the perfect hobby. While it’s boundless, each person can set achievable goals that...
Apply through Aug. 16 for special youth deer hunts
Hunters can apply for special youth deer hunt permits through Aug. 16. The number of permits for each hunt is limited. Individual hunts will be held in several state parks on various dates in the fall. These firearms hunts are for youth who are ages 12-15 at the time of the hunt and are accompanied […] The post Apply through Aug. 16 for special youth deer hunts appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Busy Week Ahead for Morrison County with Multiple Government Meetings Scheduled in Little Falls and Beyond
Morrison County residents have a packed week ahead, with back-to-back local government meetings lined up. The County Board of Commissioners has a series of sessions on the horizon, addressing issues ranging from planning to next-generation 911 services. Details about the week's schedule were released on the Morrison County government website, with meetings from August 4 through August 10.
Morrison County District Court felony dispositions
The following people charged with a felony in Morrison County District Court have recently been sentenced: Darryl James Basswood, 38, Ponsford (offense: 3/15/24) — Fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, fined $756.11 and sentenced to three days in jail and supervised probation for five years.Nathaniel Donald Brimson, 39, Little Falls (offense: 6/23/23) — Violating restraining order within 10 years of the first of two or more convictions, fined $135 and sentenced to 28 months in a correctional facility.Justin Lee Hunt, 33, Cass Lake (offense: 12/1/23) — Fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, fined $185 and sentenced to 112 days in jail and supervised probation for five years.Darrin Vern Gorka, 36, St. Cloud (offense: 2/3/24) — Fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, fined $185 and sentenced to 61 days in jail and 5 years probation.
Morrison County honors veterans with expanded services, outreach
During the Tuesday, July 30 planning session of the Morrison County Board of Commissioners, Veterans Service Officer Kristina VonBerge provided a comprehensive update on the county's efforts to support its veteran population. VonBerge highlighted the significant growth in the number of veterans, widows, spouses and beneficiaries served by the county's Veterans Service Office, which now accounts for 14% of the total county population. “We help all veterans in various ways,” VonBerge said. ...
Morrison County grapples with complexities of regulating cannabis industry
In a lengthy and detailed discussion during the Tuesday, Aug. 6 Morrison County Board of Commissioners planning session, officials wrestled with the multifaceted challenges of regulating the cannabis industry in the county following the legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota. The commissioners are considering implementing a moratorium on cannabis businesses in the county until Jan. 1, 2025, in order to allow time for a thorough study and development of appropriate regulations. The proposed moratorium would apply to the unincorporated areas of the county, as cities...
Possession charges dismissed against Bloomington man
Felony charges of second-degree possession of a controlled substance, third-degree possession of a controlled substance and fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance were dismissed against Justin Ryan McCoy, 40, Bloomington in Morrison County District Court. The charges stemmed from a Dec. 4, 2023 incident. The charges were dismissed because he...
Taking over the reins
After Lance Chisholm retired a few days ago, Destiny McDonald has taken over the reins as the new easement coordinator at Morrison Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD). While she is thrilled about the opportunity, two things are for sure. Chisholm is already deeply missed and McDonald knows she has some pretty large shoes to fill, she said. Even so, both Chisholm and District Manager Shannon Wettstein are confident McDonald...
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