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Morrison County District Court gross misdemeanor charges filed
Morrison County Attorney Brian Middendorf and his staff have filed gross misdemeanor complaints against the following individuals: • Jenna Lynn Doble, 38, Little Falls — In connection with a Nov. 18, 2023 incident, Doble was charged with one count of child endangerment. • Reynaldo Ruiz Martinez, 21, Little Falls — In connection with a Feb. 10 incident, Martinez was charged with one count of third-degree DWI. ...
Virgil Wind elected as Mille Lacs County Band’s chief executive
Virgil Wind was elected to serve as the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s next chief executive, to replace the retiring Melanie Benjamin. Wind garnered 667 votes in the Tuesday, April 2, primary election, 67.44% of the total. Samuel Moose received 303 votes, and Wallace St. John Sr. received 19. Although the election was set up as a primary election, under Minnesota Chippewa election rules, a person in a primary who gets more than 50% of the vote will win the race. A total of 909...
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 misdemeanor: • Vincent Earl Dailey, 21, Verndale (offense: 10/28/23) — Second-degree DWI, fined $535 and sentenced to three days in jail and 27 days on alcohol-sensitive electronic monitoring home detention with work release and supervised probation for four years. Misdemeanor: • Alyssa Ashley Mae Hirsch, 34, Little Falls (offense: 2/16/24) — Third-degree DWI, fined $235 and sentenced to four days in jail and 26 days on electronic home monitoring home detention with work release and supervised probation for four years.
🚧 Update on Road Construction Between Iris Road and MN 27 East of Little Falls, Morrison County
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Minnesota. Attention drivers in Morrison County: A recent user report indicated that there is road construction occurring between Iris Road and MN 27, approximately 2 miles east of Little Falls. This information was sourced from the Waze navigation app and shared via 511MN by an anonymous user. While the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has acknowledged the report, they have not verified the details and thus cannot guarantee the report's accuracy. Commuters using US 10 in this vicinity should be prepared for potential delays and are advised to exercise caution when navigating the area. Please consider alternative routes or plan for additional travel time if necessary.
Morrison County Board of Commissioners Briefs
In other business Tuesday, April 9, the Morrison County Board of Commissioners: • Approved Alice Sunde’s reappointment to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority committee from May 1 through April 30, 2029, a five-year term, in District 1; • Approved changes to authorized access for Morrison County’s account at MidMinnesota Federal Credit Union, removing former Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Debbie Symanietz and adding Auditor/Treasurer Shannon Coyle and current Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Breanna Mikkelsen; ...
🚧 Road Construction Update on US 10 Near Royalton, MN
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Minnesota. Local motorists are being alerted to recent road construction activity taking place on US 10 near Royalton, Morrison County. The construction has been reported approximately 2 miles east of Little Falls, impacting traffic on Iris Road. This update stems from information provided by a Waze user, indicating that travelers in the area may experience delays or should consider seeking alternative routes. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has relayed this information from the 511MN system, although it clarifies that the accuracy of Waze-derived data cannot be fully verified. Commuters are advised to approach the area with caution and to remain observant for any construction-related signage or personnel.
Morrison County school prom dates
With the end of the school year only a few months away, proms for schools within Morrison County also approach. Below is when students and guests can expect to go to prom for Little Falls Community High School, Pierz Healy High School, Royalton High School, Swanville High School and Upsala High School: Little Falls Community High School: Prom for Little Falls Community High School will take place Saturday, April 27....
Proposed off-road vehicle trail seeks county support
The Minnesota Trail Lizards are proposing a new off-road vehicle (ORV) trail on a 40-acre parcel owned by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Morrison County. At the Tuesday, April 2 Morrison County Board of Commissioners planning session, DNR Area 3A Supervisor Tim Edgeton and club members Lois and Jordin Campbell made a pitch to the Board to sponsor a grant-in-aid (GIA) proposal that would help develop the new trail system. Lois Campbell started the presentation, giving more information about what the Trail...
Morrison County District Court felony charges filed
Morrison County Attorney Brian Middendorf and his staff have filed felony complaints against the following individuals: • Joshua Thomas Tyson Wolvert, 42, Little Falls — In connection with a March 25 incident, Wolvert was charged with one felony count of receiving stolen property and one felony count of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance. • Gabriel John Donek, 19, Pierz — In connection with a March 23 incident, Donek was...
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: • Daniel Gene Hoehle, 38, Little Falls (offense: 8/17/23) — Third-degree DWI, fined $135 and sentenced to 364 days in jail. • Timothy Allen Sutherland, 32, Little Falls (offense: 5/22/23) — Introducing contraband into...
Pierz City Council Briefs
On Monday, April 8, the Pierz City Council: • Approved a $600 donation to the Pierz Legion Park Board to fund billboards for the Hellie Field, used for baseball games. Of the total donation amount, $300 will be taken from the Pierz donation budget and $300 will be taken from the Pierz Golf Course budget; • Awarded $540,882 to Minnesota Power for its scope of work for electric utility services...
Morrison County District Court felony dispositions
The following people charged with a felony in Morrison County District Court have recently been sentenced: • Damien Lucas Stevens, 24, Bagley (offense: 9/11/23) — Fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, fined $100 and sentenced to 30 days in jail with Sentence to Serve as approved and supervised probation for five years. • Natasha Louise French, 27, Detroit Lakes (offense: 6/4/23) — Fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, fined $185 and sentenced to 208 days in jail and supervised probation for five years. • Richard Jake Vandemay, 38, Vemdale (offense: 1/1/24) — Fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, fined $185 and sentenced to 36 days in jail and supervised probation for four years.
County board voices opposition against North STAR Act
The Mille Lacs County Board held its regularly scheduled board meetings March 5 and 19 at the historic courthouse in Milaca. Sheriff Kyle Burton was present at the March 5 meeting to introduce three new chaplains who will be volunteering to serve Mille Lacs County: Pastor Vaughn Blackburn, Pastor Trent Bergeron, and Pastor John Bechtle. The three volunteer chaplains will work to support police, fire, and emergency personnel who encounter death and accident scenes while on the job and provide spiritual and emotional support for...
⚠️ Update: Object Reported on Stevens Road Near Onamia
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Minnesota. A recent update from local transportation users indicates that there is an object on the road at Stevens Road, approximately 1 mile north of Onamia. The original report comes from a Waze user and has been shared through the 511MN system. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) reminds travelers that while the report has been relayed for the benefit of the public, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Commuters are advised to proceed with caution when traveling in the vicinity of 11593 Stevens Road, South Harbor Township, MN 56359. Please stay alert to potential road hazards and consider alternate routes if necessary.
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