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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
On Sunday at 4:52pm the Little Falls Fire Department was dispatched to 14655 85th Ave in Pike Creek Township on a report of a house fire. The Little Falls Fire Department arrived at 5:03pm. There was smoke and fire visible from the attached garage. Firefighters made entry into the garage and extinguished the fire. The fire spread into the attic of the home, so access had to be made into that area to extinguish the remaining fire. Firefighters pulled ceiling inside the house and cut several holes in the roof to access the fire in the attic. There was extensive damage to the garage and to the attic area of the home with some smoke and water damage in the residence. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the MN State Fire Marshal’s Office. Little Falls Fire Department was assisted by Morrison County Sheriff’s Department, Camp Ripley Fire Department, and The MN State Fire Marshal’s Office. Firefighters cleared the scene at approximately 7:30pm.
The Brainerd Fire Department responded to a fire at 5:06 p.m. Sunday, June 14, along Washington Street in Brainerd. Fire Chief Tim Holmes said crews responded and found a 100-by-50-foot section of a straw erosion blanket had caught fire near 10th Avenue Northeast. Crews extinguished the fire while the Brainerd Police Department controlled traffic on Washington Street while crews were responding. Crews were on scene for about half an hour with no injuries reported.
On Friday, the U.S. Marshals Service took Ricky Kounlabout into custody in the McKinney, Texas area on a felony Stearns County arrest warrant for first-degree criminal sexual conduct. A Stearns County deputy, who is attached to the North Star Fugitive Task Force tracked Kounlabout to the McKinney, Texas area. Kounlabout is being held in Collin County, Texas pending extradition procedures back to Minnesota. The North Star Fugitive Task Force is multi-agency law enforcement team led by the U.S. Marshals Service in the District of Minnesota.
A St. Cloud man has been charged after threatening a motorist with a gun and fleeing from police in Monticello. Thirty-six-year-old Aaron Dionte Johnson has been charged with three separate felony counts, including second-degree drug possession of 25 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. At 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, Minnesota State Patrol troopers and Wright County deputies responded to reports of a motorist threatening another driver with a gun on Interstate 94 near County Road 18. Troopers located Johnson’s vehicle, a red Ford Edge, traveling westbound on I-94. When troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Johnson refused to slow down and fled at speeds exceeding 90 mph. Both Wright and Stearns County deputies were able to slow down Johnson’s vehicle with spike strips. Upon Johnson exiting on County Road 75, authorities executed a successful PIT maneuver that stopped him. He was taken into custody and found to have a handgun with a magazine and a round in the chamber, as well as 35 grams of cocaine. The victim of the incident said that Johnson had been tailgating him since the Rogers area. Johnson reportedly pulled up to the victim, pointed a handgun at him, and mouthed various profanities. The victim exited at Fenning and made a few turns. Johnson continued to follow him, which made the victim feel threatened. Johnson is currently being held at Wright County Jail. He is scheduled for a Rule 8 and Bail hearing on Monday, June 22.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Sunday morning after crashing her vehicle near rural Vergas, Minnesota. According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office, the woman was driving west on County Highway 60 when her vehicle went off the road, causing it to roll multiple times and trapping her inside. Authorities said when help arrived, the driver, identified as Cari Lynn Aksamit, of Frazee, was extricated and taken to a nearby hospital, where she later died.
Three people were hurt in a crash in Sartell on Saturday night. Sartell Public Safety says that speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash. Police Officers and Firefighters, along with Mayo Ambulance, responded to a crash in the 800 block of Roberts Road for a two-vehicle crash. Once on the scene, emergency responders found two heavily damaged vehicles and both drivers with significant injuries. Public Safety says the drivers were both trapped inside their vehicles and had to be extricated. Both drivers were taken to St. Cloud Hospital and authorities say it is believed they are in serious but stable condition. A passenger in one vehicle was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The Minnesota State Patrol assisted with the investigation and provided a crash reconstructionist. The crash remains under investigation, and no names have been released.
Looking for a safe and easy way to dispose of hazardous waste? Then give the Stearns County Household Hazardous Waste Truck a try. The truck will be on site at Holdingford High School (900 5th St.) from 10am to 5pm on Wednesday, June 17. The truck accepts numerous hazardous waste items that are otherwise unsafe to dispose of at home, including fertilizers, aerosols, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs and motor oil. Those unsure whether an item qualifies can use the county’s online Waste Wizard tool, available on the Stearns County website. Those who are unable to attend may drop off their items at the Waite Park facility, which accepts donations year-round. The truck is next scheduled to appear at Holy Cross Catholic School (10651 County Road 8) in Kimball from 10am to 5pm on June 24th.
Death Notices: Lorraine S. Frie, age 81 of Upsala. Jerry D. Holst, age 67 of Little Falls.
Weather: Tuesday, mostly sunny skies, high 72, showers after midnight Tuesday night low 51. Showers and thunderstorms, some locally heavy rains Wednesday, breezy, high 65, low around 46 with showers ending by evening Wednesday night. Sunny and cool Thursday, high 67, clear Thursday night low 45. Sunny on Friday with afternoon showers possible, high 71, low around 50. Sunny and 76 Saturday, showers on Sunday, high 74, overnight lows around 50 degrees.
Sports: Twins continue series with Texas Rangers Tuesday at 7:05pm due to the ballpark being used for an event Wednesday, the final game of the series will be at 1:35pm on Thursday in Texas. Minnesota Lynx host Portland Fire on Tuesday night. State Baseball Scores Madelia beat Red Lake County 11-1 in Class A. St. Cloud Cathedral won the AA Championship 4-0 over Glencoe-Silver Lake.
A program note Jeremy Hanfler will be the guest on KLTF Party Line Tuesday at 10:05am to talk up the Morrison County Fair June 25th through 28th. Get the details Tuesday at 10:05am on KLTF.
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