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Morrison County District Court misdemeanor dispositions
The following people charged with a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor in Morrison County District Court have recently been sentenced: Gross misdemeanors: • Robert Andrew Sowada, 31, Randall (offense: 11/5/23) — Third-degree DWI, fined $510 and sentenced to 16 days in jail and supervised probation for four years. • Steven Charles Studler, 58, Vadnais Heights (offense:...
Morrison County District Court felony charges filed
Morrison County Attorney Brian Middendorf and his staff have filed felony complaints against the following individuals: • Frank Eugene Loehrer, 38, Clear Lake — In connection with an incident between Feb. 1 and March 31, Loehrer was charged with one felony count of violating an order for protection. • James Gordon Hatella, 33, Minneapolis — In connection with a May 9 incident, Hatella was charged with one felony count of...
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,...
Morrison County child protection services faces ongoing challenges
The Morrison County Health and Human Services (HHS) Child Protection Team presented its annual report to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, April 2. The team, led by Child Protection Director Katie Knettel, continues to balance child safety with family preservation in the face of ongoing challenges. In 2023, the team screened 831 reports of alleged child maltreatment, down from 938 in 2022 and 951 in 2021. Of reports that opened into child welfare and child protection assessments or investigations, there were 124 in 2023,...
Highway 169 Construction Along Mille Lacs Lake Starts Tuesday
GARRISON (WJON News) -- A road construction project along Mille Lacs Lake gets underway starting Tuesday. Crews will begin resurfacing and improving seven miles of Highway 169 south of Garrison on Tuesday. The $4.6-million project will prompt some short segments of the highway to be alternate one-lane, one-way traffic with...
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. ...
Morrison County District Court felony dispositions
The following people charged with a felony in Morrison County District Court have recently been sentenced: • Timothy Wayne Voss, 58, Mora (offense: 6/13/23) — Fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, fined $185 and sentenced to five days in jail, 16 days on house arrest and supervised probation for five years. • Dean Fredrick Derosier, 25, Little Falls (offense: 12/1/23) — Fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, fined $185 and sentenced to 98 days in jail and supervised probation for five years.
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...
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...
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