News

The Little Falls Police Department in their recent report had details on snowstorm issues from the past week. On Tuesday night, November 25th when 5-9 inches of snow fells in a short matter of time, had calls on intermittent power outages, power surges on Edgewater Drive, smell of smoke but no fire located, trees down blocking roadways on 8th Street Northeast, 9th Avenue Northeast, 7th Avenue Northeast, trees down on Lindbergh Drive South, 7th Street Southwest, a power line down on 1st Avenue Northeast, another report of power line down on 1st Avenue Northwest. The police department also responded many vehicles in the ditch and also two reports of vehicles going the wrong way up ramps onto the Highway. If you need assistance from the police department reach out to them at 320-616-5570.

Two people were hurt in a four-vehicle crash in Benton County on Wednesday morning. The incident happened on Highway 23 near Oak Park just before 7:30 a.m. The Minnesota State Patrol says a Chevy Silverado, a Ford F-250, and a Chevy Express van were all traveling eastbound on Highway 23 while a Ford Edge was westbound. The vehicles collided near the intersection of 170th Avenue in Maywood Township. The driver of the van, 20-year-old Rylan Rajkowski of Foley, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was brought to the North Memorial Medical Center for treatment. The driver of the Ford Edge, 61-year-old Kimberly Ripplinger of Oak Park, was brought to St. Cloud Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Ford F-250, 45-year-old Matthew Osterdyk of Clear Lake, was not hurt. The driver of the Silverado, 39-year-old Michael Bueckers of Foley, and his two passengers were not hurt. The patrol says the highway was snow and ice-covered at the time of the crash.

Mike Lindell, creator of My Pillow announced he is running for Minnesota's top political post. A filing with the Secretary of State's office shows Lindell filed on Wednesday to run for Governor under the flag of the Minnesota Republican Party. The MyPillow entrepreneur is a well-known supporter of President Donald Trump and will be vying with fellow Republicans House Speaker Lisa Demuth, State Rep. Kristin Robbins, Dr. Scott Jensen, businessman Kendall Qualls and attorney Chris Madel for a spot on the party ticket. Lindell, who became known for his cable TV ads for his pillows, has made the headlines unfortunately in recent years for legal and financial items. He was sued for defamation in 2022 for public comments he made, accusing voting machine manufacturers Dominion and Smartmatic of rigging the 2020 presidential election that Trump lost to former President Joe Biden. Both lawsuits ended with Lindell being found guilty, one resulting in a $2.3 million judgment, while damages have not been set in the second.

A reminder to members of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 12. The Christmas Party for members will be December 11th at 5pm social and 6pm dinner at the VFW in Little Falls. Free for members and their plus one. For more information: 320-632-0290

There are many events this weekend Carousel of Crafts 9am-3pm at Little Falls Community Middle School on Saturday, bird feeder event free at Crane Meadows Saturday 9am-12pm, Advent craft and bake sale from 9am-2pm Saturday at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls. Christmas Bazaar Saturday and Sunday at St. James in Randall. Horsing Around Parade Saturday at 5pm in Harding, Heartland Symphony Orchestra concerts Saturday 7:30pm in Little Falls and 2:30pm Sunday in Brainerd and many more events to check out in the area this weekend details at fallsradio.com and on the community calendar. 

Visit Little Falls announced a Candlelight Event on January 3rd, 2026 5-8pm at Lindbergh State Park and the Morrison County Historical Society. Hike or snowshoe trails, treats and drinks to be given. The event is free for all to enjoy. A reminder from Visit Little Falls to listen to Little Falls Radio if the weather cancels the event, it was noted the event will not take place if the air temperature is below zero at those times.

RECALL: Massive snack company Mondelēz Global LLC recalled 70 cases of Ritz crackers due to a labeling error. The recall, issued Nov. 28, affects a limited amount of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches which may be mislabeled as cheese flavored. It extends to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Alabama. The outer packaging is labeled properly as peanut butter sandwiches, but the individual wrapped sleeves of cracker sandwiches inside may be mislabeled, the voluntary recall said.  The recall is specifically for a 20-count box with Retail UPC "44000 07584 2" and a "best by" date of Jan. 8, 2026 or Jan. 15, 2026. No other Ritz product is impacted, the company said in the recall.  The issue is similar to a July recall where mislabeling prompted the company to voluntary pull cases of the same crackers sold nationwide. There have been no injuries as a result of either recall, according to Mondelēz Global LLC. Customers with peanut butter allergies are encouraged not to eat the recalled products and to throw them away.  Anyone with questions can contact the company weekdays from 9 a.m. ET to 6 p.m. ET at 1-844-366-1171.  Mondelēz Global LLC said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was made aware of the voluntary recall.  

Weather: partly sunny today, high 17, light snow tonight in the evening, coating to 1/2 inch, low 12 early the rising temps overnight, light snow or freezing precipitation in the morning Friday then cloudy high 28 before 2pm then falling temps in afternoon, low around 2 above. Partly cloudy and cold Saturday high near 10 above low around -13 below zero. Sunday sunny and very cold, high 5 above, low around -10 below zero before Midnight rising to 20 above Monday with more light snow. 

Sports: Dallas at Detroit Thursday Night Football tonight at 6:30pm on AM960 KLTF. High School Boys Basketball on Friday Little Falls vs. Grand Rapids at 5:30pm on Q92 WYRQ. Royalton at Pierz Friday night at 7:15pm on 94ROCKS KFML. Also added to Tuesday night Little Falls vs. Monticello boys hockey on Q92 WYRQ.

The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd is seeking a new state trial, alleging, among other things, that misconduct by prosecutors and the...

A Catholic priest serving five parishes in central Minnesota is being charged in Stearns County District Court after he allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a woman that turned violent. According...

The Minnesota State Patrol reported numerous injury accidents this past weekend on Minnesota roadways many due to the icy conditions and driving too fast for them. A South Dakota woman...

Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for the next big snow event in Minnesota. Warnings were issued along the southern Minnesota Rochester, Mankato, Marshall and Red...