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On June 15, 2026, at approximately 4:29pm Morrison County Deputies attempted to stop two motorcycles traveling at a high rate of speed on Highway 10 north of Royalton, MN in Bellevue Township. Both motorcycles fled northbound on Highway 10 at a high rate of speed. Due to safety concerns, deputies terminated the pursuit a short time later. Deputies continued to monitor the motorcycles, which eventually separated and traveled in different directions. Deputies later re-engaged one of the motorcycles as it exited onto Haven Road south of Little Falls. Deputies followed the motorcycle at normal traffic speeds as it traveled through a residential area of Little Falls near the golf course. The operator subsequently abandoned the motorcycle and fled on foot. Security camera footage from a resident later showed the suspect walking along the river, and law enforcement established a perimeter in the area. The suspect was later observed entering a vehicle and attempting to leave the area. The vehicle was stopped by officers with the Little Falls Police Department, and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. The suspect has been identified as 28-year-old Breanna Shermer, of Motley, MN. Shermer is currently in custody pending formal charges. There is no ongoing threat to the public. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the citizens who provided information and assistance during the investigation. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Little Falls Police Department and the Royalton Police Department.

One person was hurt when their SUV went off the road and crashed in Royalton on Tuesday afternoon.  The crash happened at about 2:10 p.m. near mile marker 158. The Minnesota State Patrol says a Subaru Outback being driven by 74-year-old Gerald Wolske of Pine River was going west on Highway 10 when he veered off the road and hit a sign and the cable median barrier. Wolske was taken to the St. Cloud VA Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  No one else was hurt in the crash.

A two vehicle accident sent a St. Cloud man to the hospital and reportedly injured five others in a vehicle Monday shortly after 2pm on Highway 10 in Langola Township of Benton County. 79-year-old Mary Wagner of Royalton was on 10 when her vehicle collided with a Honda VT in the eastbound lane. The Honda driver, 30-year-old Joseph Tholen of St. Cloud was taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. Wagner had four juvenile passengers, ages 8, 11, 12 and 13 who reported had non life threatening injuries but the State Patrol reported they did not need hospitalization.

One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident last night on Interstate 94 in Stearns County. Around 9:45pm, Ronald Gandrud of Granada was on I-94 in a truck pulling trailer when the vehicle collided with a slower moving Lincoln car. Gandrud was taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. The two in the car both from Baldwin, Wisconsin were not injured. 

Chemical irritants were sprayed at a protest outside the federal courthouse in St. Paul Tuesday afternoon.  The protest was in connection with the U.S. Attorney's Office announcing new charges against 15 Minnesotans it claimed interfered with immigration enforcement in Minneapolis earlier this year. First responders were called to the protest to help people who were injured by the irritants. At an earlier press conference, U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen said a group, allegedly associated with Direct Action Minnesota, was formally charged with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, solicitation to commit a crime of violence, interstate threats, interstate stalking, assault on a federal officer, and destruction of government property. People’s Action Coalition Against Trump reported stated they would hold another protest later in the day at the location but reports have stated they had not at press time. 

A message from Morrison County Shawn Larsen "Today I had the opportunity to spend some time with members of the Morrison County SWAT Team during their firearms training. While most people never see the countless hours of preparation that go into maintaining a highly trained tactical team, these men consistently dedicate their time to sharpening critical skills that may one day save lives. Their commitment to training reflects their commitment to the citizens of Morrison County. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated professionals who stand ready 24/7 and respond when danger strikes and when our communities need them most. I want to thank our SWAT team members and their families for the sacrifices they make to ensure Morrison County remains a safe place to live, work, and raise a family. Thank you also to the members of the Eastern Morrison County Sportsmen Club for letting us use the range. The SWAT team includes members of the Little Falls Police Department and the Morrison County Sheriff's Office.

A St. Cloud resident has been charged after allegedly stealing a rare $1,400 bike. Twenty-six-year-old Shueb Afi Ibrahim has been charged with one felony count of theft after stealing the bike earlier this month. At approximately 2:24 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, St. Cloud police officers were dispatched to the Planet Fitness in St. Cloud regarding a man who needed assistance. While passing Byerly’s Grocery Store, officers were flagged down by an individual identified as Victim A in the criminal complaint, who reported that his bike had been stolen. Officers arrived at Planet Fitness and made contact with Ibrahim, who appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance. Authorities observed Ibrahim had a silver bike in his possession. When asked about it, Ibrahim was reportedly confrontational, claiming he had received it from a friend approximately 20 minutes earlier. Victim A was brought to the scene and identified the bike as his, describing it as a rare model he had paid $1,400 for. Ibrahim was subsequently arrested and booked into the Stearns County Jail. Ibrahim was later released on bail and is scheduled to appear for an omnibus hearing in Stearns County District Court on Tuesday, July 28.

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...

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Vance Boelter, the man charged with killing Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, appeared in federal court Thursday to change his plea to guilty. State Sen. John...

Weather Related Announcement: Linden Hill informed LF Radio that their Summer Soiree planned for 5pm today has been moved to the Falls Ballroom due to possible inclement weather outdoors at...