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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: • Christina Marie Kavanaugh, 47, Pillager (offense: 1/22/24) — Second-degree DWI, fined $685 and sentenced to three days in jail and supervsied probation for four years. • Daniel Wayne Maclean, 39, Onamia (offense: 2/11/23)...
Hegna convicted on assault charge
Luke Richard Hegna, 36, Little Falls, was sentenced in Morrison County District Court to 17 days in local confinement and two years of supervised probation and fined $100 for one misdemeanor count of assault. One felony count of assault by strangulation was dismissed. The conditions of Hegna’s supervised probation include no alcohol or controlled substance use, submitting to random testing and completing a comprehensive assessment with outpatient treatment and aftercare. ...
Randall City Council Briefs
On Wednesday, June 12, the Randall City Council: • Approved a donation of $750 to the Initiative Foundation for 2025; • Approved an update to the City’s floodplain ordinance; • Approved the final plat for the Brummer construction project; •...
Motley City Council Briefs
On Monday, June 10, the Motley City Council: • Approved the Motley Fire Department to search for a new fire truck while simultaneously applying for a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant to help fund the purchase of the fire truck; • Approved the renewal of a contract to provide electric vehicle chargers without purchasing a warranty; ...
Boys and Girls Club of Little Falls: An Anchor for Youth Development
The Boys and Girls Club of Little Falls continues to be a staple of the community. At the Tuesday, May 21 Morrison County Board of Commissioners meeting, representatives from the local Little Falls club and its parent organization, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota, provided an update on recent growth and future plans. Nathan Janson has managed the Little Falls club for many years. He praised the expanded partnership with Central Minnesota, which now directly oversees operations. This allows more funding to stay...
Pierz audit finds strong financial management
The City of Pierz held its regular monthly council meeting on Monday, June 10, where the results of the 2023 annual financial audit were presented. Certified Public Accountant Ashley Meagher of Schlenner, Wenner & Co. delivered a detailed report on the audit findings to the council and members of the public in attendance. Meagher has conducted Pierz’s financial audits for several years, providing an outside perspective on the City’s financial management and compliance practices. She began her presentation by outlining the audit process, which involves...
Local couple’s journey to ownership of beloved Shoppes of Little Falls
The Shoppes of Little Falls, located in the heart of downtown at 102 First Street Southeast, has been a staple of the Little Falls community for the past eight years. What began as a summer craft fair concept spearheaded by the local philanthropic couple Susy and Phil Prosapio and a few other local entrepreneurs has grown into a one-of-a-kind retail destination housing over 80 artisans, boutiques and small businesses under one roof. On Monday, July 1, the Shoppes of Little Falls will have new ownership...
Not his first rodeo: Pierz bull rider’s second journey to the world finals
At just 14 years old, Pierz’s Wesley Pulak has already cemented himself as one of the top junior bull riders in the nation. This month, Pulak will travel to Des Moines, Iowa to compete in the Junior High School World Finals Rodeo – the biggest stage in his sport. It’s a long way from where his journey began at just 6 years old, clinging to the back of a calf for dear life. But through dedication, perseverance and support from his family, Pulak has risen...
Royalton Legion goes 1-1 during a two-game week
The The Royalton Legion baseball team went 1-1 during the week, with its latest victory against Melrose Thursday June 6, winning 2-1. The winning pitcher Brady Yourczek pitched six innings, throwing 12 strikeouts. Jonah Schnieder pitched one inning with one strikeout. Yourczek was 2-4 at the plate with a double. Ethan Albright went 2-2 with one RBI. Matt Swenson and Raegon Elliot both went 1-2. Royalton had a harder game against Eden Valley-Watkins Monday, June 10, losing 6-3. Albright went 2-4 with one run. Yourczek went 2-3, with one run and one RBI. Elliot and Keaton Nelson both went 1-3.
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