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Morrison County Board hears update on Belle Prairie Park river access project plans
In a significant move to enhance recreational opportunities and accessibility, Morrison County received a $1.1 million grant in 2023 to fund improvements to the river access at Belle Prairie Park. This project aims to transform the existing aging infrastructure and provide a more inclusive and welcoming experience for visitors. At the Tuesday, July 9 Morrison County Board of Commissioners meeting, Public Works Director Tony Hennen and Public Works Environmental and Recreation Manager Drew Hatzenbihler gave a presentation showing the current plan for the project. The...
Drones take off for County Sheriff’s Office operations
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office is pioneering new frontiers in public safety technology with its growing fleet of drones. At the Tuesday, June 18 County Board of Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Shawn Larsen and Sergeants John DeCock and Dan Rocheleau provided an in-depth look at the program transforming operations. The department currently operates four drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), for missions across the county’s 1,125.1 square miles. Flagship models include the DJI Mavic 2 Pro Enterprise, known for its powerful zoom and thermal...
New owners, new name: The Randall Municipal Liquor Store is now Shady’s Bar and Grill
It’s the Fourth of July, and for the first time that anyone can remember, the liquor store and bar in Randall is open. Not only is it open, but it is packed, full of patrons donning patriotic clothing. Although the bar had just recently switched ownership and gotten a new name, the new owners said they hoped to continue everything that had made it a success for over 80 years while adding improvements that would keep it running for the next 80 years and beyond. ...
Morrison County Record's 2024 All Area Baseball Team
Pitcher: Reese Young, Senior, Pierz Reese Young is selected as Morrison County Record’s 2024 All Area Baseball player of the Year. Young proves to opposing defenses he’s hard to catch, earning a total of 29 runs and setting a new school season record of 29 stolen bases. He hit six doubles and 14 RBIs. On the mound, he pitched over 4 innings, throwing 44 strikeouts. Outfield: Chase Becker Senior, Pierz ...
Morrison County Record’s 2024 All Area Baseball Player of Year: Reese Young: Breaking records by stealing bases around the diamond
Since his varsity debut as a sophomore, Reese Young Reese not only showed he could play well with a bat, ball and glove, but also demonstrated the speed to steal bases when defenses are vulnerable. Young’s achievements on the diamond and contributions to the Pierz Pioneers earned him Morrison County Record’s 2024 All Area Baseball Player of the Year. He stole 29 stolen bases, setting a new Pioneers single season record. If that’s not enough, he also set a new school career record, earning his...
Victory League July 4-10
Below are summaries of local VFW baseball games during the week of July 4 and July 10, compiled by Nick Tabatt Brewers lose to Foley The Pierz Brewers hosted their lasted regular season game against Foley Wednesday, July 10. The Brewers fell short 4-1. Gunnar Wicklund and Phil Zynda each threw three strikeouts on the mound and allowed two walks. At the plate, Wicklund went 2-4, hitting a home run....
VFW Baseball July 8-10
Below are summaries of local VFW baseball games during the week of July 8 and July 10 compiled by Nick Tabatt Little Falls battles Monticello The Little Falls VFW baseball team hosted Monticello in a doubleheader Wednesday, July 10. Littkle Falls lost the first game 3-2. Prescott Romaine pitched all seven innings, throwing six strikeouts, allowing three errors and six hits.. Romaine also led the team at the plate, going...
Billygoats earn home victory against Swans
The Buckman Billygoats ended the Fourth of July weekend upsetting the Swanville Swans Sunday, July 7. The Billygoats ended the game 7-1. The Swans struck first, with an RBI-hit from Travis Barthel, bringing Hudson Pung from third base to home. The Billygoats answered in the bottom of the second inning with two singles hit by Matt Krummett and Andrew Ruekert Matt Taugtes hit a two-run single to give the Billygoats a 2-1 lead. ...
Little Falls Legion beats Cold Spring at home
The Little Falls Legion baseball team beat Cold Spring 8-5 in a come back victory Tuesday, July 9. Little Falls hosted the game at the Belle Prairie Athletic Complex due to the high school field not being in playing condition. Cold Spring was ahead 4-1 in the top of the third inning when Carter Gwost hit an RBI-home run, sending himself and Bobby Toure to home plate. A couple of plays later, Jacob Dahlberg hit a double, sending John Ahlin home and tying the score...
Businesses making connections at the Little Falls Chamber Golf Outing
Twenty two teams of four people took part in the 35th Annual Chamber Golf Outing at the Little Falls Country Club Monday, July 8. The event included 15 hole sponsors, two sponsors for hole in one prizes, and nine corporate sponsors. President and CEO of the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce Purva Watten, explained the Chamber’s purpose of bringing people to events like this. “What we do is give visibility...
VFW Baseball July 1-2
Below are summaries of local VFW baseball games between July 2 and July 1, compiled by Nick Tabatt. Little Falls outhits Princeton in two games The Little Falls VFW baseball team traveled to a double header in Princeton Tueday, June 2. Little Falls won the first game 1-0, with the only run scored by Evan LeMieur in the third inning. Other hits were made by John Ahlin, Landon Lashinski, Ben...
Legion Baseball June 27-July 2
Below are summaries of local VFW baseball games between June 27-July 2, compiled by Nick Tabatt Royalton falls short to Holdingford The Royalton Legion baseball team had a close battle against Holdingford Thursday, June 27, but lost 1-0. Holdingford scored its only run in the top of the fifth inning, thanks to a passed ball....
Victory League June 28-30
low are summaries of local Victory League baseball games between June 28 and June 30, compiled by Nick Tabatt. Ski win road game against Bluejays The Sobieski Skis earned a victory on the road Sunday, June 30, beating the Upsala Bluejays 6-2. The winning pitcher Collin Eckman pitched two innings, throwing seven strikeouts and allowing four hits. At the plate, Matt Baier went 2-3, hitting a home run, an RBI...
2024 All Area Softball Player of the Year Leah LeBlanc; Leading the team with powerful hitting and playmaking at shortstop
Leah LeBlanc already has a long high school softball career, making her varsity debut as a sophomore 2023 now being one of the Little Falls Flyers’ softball team’s reliable hitters, Leah led the Flyers in five categories of stats, which led to her being selected as the Morrison County Record’s 2024 All Area Softball Player of the Year. She hit four home runs in the season, scored 21 runs and earned 17 walks. She also led the team with 25 hits and nine doubles. Flyers...
Little Falls Legion creates big hits to upset Sartell
The Little Falls Legion baseball team made crucial hits at the plate, leading to a 8-5 home victory over Sartell Thursday June 25. Sartell scored its first run in the top of the first inning. in the bottom of the inning, Little Falls’ Jake Dahlberg had an RBI-hit, sending Carter Gwost to home plate. Sartell scored another run in the second inning, but Little Falls shortly answered with a 2 RBI hit from Gwost, sending Charlie Smieja and Amby Ploof home to give Little Falls...
Gross misdemeanor charges filed
Morrison County Attorney Brian Middendorf and his staff have filed gross misdemeanor complaints against the following individuals: • Nicolas Eric Swenson, 37, Little Falls — In connection with a June 22 incident, Swenson was charged with two counts of third-degree DWI. • Eric Robert Russell, 44, Bruno — In connection with a June 27 incident, Russell was charged with two counts of second-degree DWI.
Minneapolis, Johnson men charged with possession
Dillon Peter-Cody Clemens, 38, Minneapolis, and Jacob Seth Cobb, 30, Johnson, were both charged in Morrison County District Court with one felony count each of first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The charges stem from a June 22 incident, when a trooper of the Minnesota State Patrol was on stationary patrol in the city of Royalton. He observed a vehicle pass by him. There were two men in the suspect vehicle and they slumped back in their seats as they passed by the trooper’s squad...
Morrison County explores opportunity to establish regional family resource center
During the Tuesday, June 25 planning session of the Morrison County Board of Commissioners, local officials engaged in an in-depth discussion about a potential opportunity to establish a family resource center serving the region. The conversation centered around a grant opportunity from the Sauer Family Foundation, which is offering funding to help communities explore and assess the feasibility of creating these community-driven family support hubs. Health and Human Services Director Nathan Bertram provided a comprehensive overview of family resource centers and the vision behind them....
Scepurek, Waytashek named Volunteers of the Year
With hearts for serving people and their community, Linda Scepurek, 73, and Michael Waytashek, 71, continue to show up at the Little Falls Senior Center to make a difference. As a result, the Center recently named the two Volunteers of the Year. Waytashek and Scepurek said while they feel honored and the recognition mean a lot to them, there are others whom they feel are just as deserving of the award. ...
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