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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Police officers were called after a person allegedly threatened to shoot fellow students on St. Cloud State University’s campus. Around 2pm on Monday, officers arrived at the 800 block of 1st Avenue South, where they met up with SCSU Public Safety officers. Police found the 29-year-old suspect shortly after arriving and arrested him. Investigation revealed that the St. Cloud man was in possession of a handgun at the time of his arrest. Officers also found replica handguns among his belongings. The suspect was taken to the Stearns County Jail, where he is being held for court on charges related to the threats and handgun possession. The St. Cloud Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Unit continues to investigate the case, which remains active and ongoing.
Eastbound traffic on Highway 10 will be reduced to a single lane on Wednesday as crews carry out bridge repair work in the area. The lane restriction will be in effect from 15th Avenue Southeast to East St. Germain Street with an additional single-lane reduction near 4th Street Southeast. The closure is expected to last one day, weather permitting. Drivers on Highway 10 are advised to allow extra travel time. No detour has been announced at this time.
An Eden Valley man had to be extricated from his van after a crash on Monday morning near Richmond. The crash happened on County Road 49 in Eden Lake Township at around 7:30am. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says 24-year-old Luke Haan was driving a Chevy Express van eastbound when it collided with an International box truck that was stopped on the side of the road. The sheriff's office says 24-year-old Nayeli Cruz Pabon of Clara City had pulled over to drop off garbage cans at a residence there. The crash pinned Haan inside the van, forcing authorities to pry him free. Haan was treated at the scene for minor injuries. No one else was hurt.
The Minnesota House voted 133-0 to close a loophole in state law that left students at risk during school bus stops. The bill, authored by Representative Keith Allen, updates state law to require drivers to stop for a school bus once its red lights begin flashing. Under the previous language, drivers only had to stop if the lights were flashing and the stop arm was extended. Allen called it a loophole that inadvertently shielded reckless drivers from consequences and put students at risk as they boarded and exited buses. “This is a straightforward fix to a serious safety issue,” Allen said. “Students should never be put at risk on their way to school because of a gap in the law. This bill makes sure drivers know exactly when they need to stop and helps keep kids safe.” Drivers must stay stopped until the arm is retracted and the lights are turned off. The minimum fine for violating the law is $500. The bill is the first legislation of the session to pass both chambers and now heads to Governor Tim Walz for his signature.
Workers at Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Dairy in Paynesville have ended their strike after Teamsters Local 471 members voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract Sunday afternoon. The agreement brings to a close a work stoppage that began Saturday after nearly a year of contract negotiations broke down over what the union called unfair labor practices. According to Teamsters Spokesperson Matt McQuaid, the new contract includes significant wage increases, as well as language protecting their standards if the company is sold or changes ownership – one of the central sticking points in the dispute. Members will also gain the ability to move into a Teamster health insurance plan, which the union says will significantly reduce costs to members. Sarah Schmidt, Vice President of Marketing for AMPI, also confirmed the vote, saying members ratified the new contract early Sunday afternoon. The strike began Saturday after union members walked off the job, accusing AMPI of refusing to bargain in good faith and presenting an unfair contract proposal. AMPI is the largest farmer-owned cheese cooperative in the U.S., and its Paynesville processing and shipping facility supplies cheese throughout the Midwest. AMPI confirms the deal was ratified Sunday.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued updated fish consumption guidelines Tuesday after new data analysis revealed persistent levels of "forever chemicals" and mercury in fish tissue across lakes and rivers. The updates, the first comprehensive review of mercury data since 2020, introduce stricter protections for northeast Minnesota and new length-based recommendations for popular fish like walleye and northern pike. Scientists within the Fish Consumption Guidance program reviewed mercury data dating back to 1967 using updated analysis methods. This led to the creation of specific guidelines for Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties. Officials noted that fish in northeastern Minnesota generally contain higher mercury concentrations than those in other regions. MDH also implemented length-based guidelines for sensitive populations. Because larger fish tend to accumulate higher mercury levels over time, the state now recommends consuming smaller fish to allow for more frequent servings. The 2026 update also expands the list of waters affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are human-made chemicals used in nonstick cookware and waterproof clothing that do not break down in the environment. Health officials warned that exposure is linked to: Low birth weight in infants, Weakened immune systems in children, Changes in liver function and increased cancer risks. While PFAS remain a modern concern, mercury—emitted by industrial processes into the air before settling in water—remains a primary focus. Regular consumption of contaminated fish can damage the kidneys, liver, and nervous system, and may hinder learning in young children. To address these risks, MDH recently utilized Clean Water Fund resources to move testing in-house. Previously, Minnesota was forced to outsource PFAS tissue testing to a lab in Canada due to low capacity in the U.S.
Good luck to the Upsala Cardinals Boys Basketball Team as they head to the state tournament today with a pep fest at 10:30am and then a send off from the school through the city of Upsala at 11am heading down to to Minneapolis. Also Upsala Area Schools have announced there will be no school Thursday and Friday this week allowing students and faculty and others to go and see the Upsala Boys Basketball Team at the State Tournament Thursday morning at Target Center at 11am against Henning and win or lose to see them on Friday morning. To make up those dates the school announced they had classes this past Monday March 23rd and will also be in class on April 2nd next Thursday. You can hear the Upsala games live on Q92 WYRQ Little Falls.
Death Notices: Lois E. Breden, age 86 of Little Falls formerly of Randall.
Weather: becoming mostly sunny today and mild, high near 70, shower after midnight tonight mild night low around 43, rain showers in the morning Thursday then turning windy and temps dropping in the afternoon through the 30s, clearing skies by Thursday night colder low around 20. Friday sunny and chilly, high 37, clear Friday night low around 24. Saturday partly sunny, high near 50, low around 34. Sunday sunny skies and mild again high around 64, low around 32. Rain showers on Monday with high near 62.
Sports: U of M athletic director Mark Coyle announced Tuesday that Brett Larson will be the next Gophers men's hockey coach, pending a background check and approval from the Board of Regents. According to the U of M, the two sides agreed to a five-year term. Larson, a Duluth native, has 16 years of collegiate coaching experience, including eight as the head coach at St. Cloud State. He led the Huskies to four NCAA tournament appearances and the program's first appearance in the national championship in 2021. Coyle announced Sunday that Greg May has been named head coach of the Golden Gophers women’s hockey program. May and the university agreed to a four-year contract, pending completion of a background check and approval by the Board of Regents. May has served as associate head coach for Minnesota since 2023, helping guide the Gophers to NCAA tournament appearances in 2024, 2025 and 2026, including a trip to the NCAA Frozen Four in 2025. He worked primarily with the forwards and oversaw a power play that ranked among the nation’s best during his tenure. The State Boys Basketball Tournament continues Wednesday in Minneapolis with games now at Williams Arena. Upsala 11am Thursday vs. Henning on Q92 WYRQ. Yesterday on day 1 of the boys tournament Albany advanced to the semi-finals while Alexandria and Perham lost their quarter-final games.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Sunday morning at 1:12am, a Morrison County deputy conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 10 and 93rd Street north of Royalton,...
Monday, March 23, 2026
Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen stated that "Our office has been made aware of a scam text message being sent to multiple individuals regarding an alleged traffic violation. The message...
Friday, March 20, 2026
LITTLE FALLS RADIO WAS INFORMED OF A VENUE CHANGE TO THE EVENT TUESDAY NIGHT ON THE CANON LAWYER FOR CATHOLICS. THE EVENT WILL NOW BE AT THE SOBIESKI COMMUNITY CENTER...
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday at approximately 1:03pm, their office received a report of a one-vehicle accident with injuries near the intersection of 93rd Street and 355th Avenue,...
