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The National Weather has now issued a Blizzard Warning from 10pm Saturday to 4am Monday morning. Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Sunday afternoon and evening. WHERE...Morrison, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Douglas Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Snow to start between 4-7pm Saturday with 1-2 inches by midnight, 5-9 inches from midnight Saturday night to 3pm Sunday afternoon putting totals to near a foot in some spots. Heavier snow south of St. Cloud with eastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin to see over 20 inches of snow. Dangerous winds of 20-40mph causing dangerous travel conditions later in the evening and through the day on Sunday. 

Governor Tim Walz has activated the Minnesota National Guard ahead of this weekend’s winter storm. The peacetime emergency declaration authorizes the Guard to provide personnel, equipment, facilities, and resources for storm operations. The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy snow and strong winds beginning Saturday evening, with conditions potentially deteriorating to blizzard levels in some areas. Officials warn travel could become nearly impossible in parts of the state, and widespread power outages are possible. The executive order takes effect immediately and expires March 19th, or when emergency conditions subside.

A Little Falls woman was injured around 12:30am Saturday when multiple Morrison County Sheriff Deputies were on a traffic stop in the left lane of westbound Highway 10 just north of 83rd St with their emergency lights activated. 50-year-old Kristie Eich of Little Falls rear ended an unoccupied squad car. Eich was taken to the local hospital with non life threatening injuries. The State Patrol reported that alcohol was suspected at the time of the accidents and is under investigation. 

A St. Cloud home was heavily damaged after a fire on Thursday night. St. Cloud fire crews were called to the 5100 block of 40th Street South just after 7:00 p.m. Dispatch indicated the home was full of black smoke and the residents were unable to get out. Fire crews arrived at the scene and found the residents on the front porch with heavy, black smoke coming out of the house. Firefighters and Mayo Ambulance provided medical aid to the residents. Two of the residents were taken to St. Cloud Hospital with unknown injuries. Mutual aid was called in for water and air tank support. Firefighters were able to put out the flames, but not before the fire caused a partial floor collapse. The cause of the blaze is under investigation by the St. Cloud Fire Marshal's Office.

The Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce invites all Chamber and community members to participate in a Legislative Dialog. We have invited Representative Ron Kresha (10A), Representative Isaac Schultz (10B), Representative Mike Wiener (05B), and Senator Nathan Wesenberg. This important discussion will take place on Thursday, April 2nd, from 10 to 12PM at the Morrison County Government Center (Board Room), located at 213 1st Ave SE, Little Falls, MN. This Legislative Dialog provides a unique opportunity for business owners, community members, and stakeholders to engage directly with their elected officials. Attendees will have the chance to pose questions and share their perspectives on key issues that will impact the 2026 legislative session. By participating in this open conversation, community members can help shape the priorities and decision-making of their legislators at the Capitol. The Little Falls Area Chamber and Tourism encourages everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with state lawmakers and discuss the issues that matter most to our businesses and community. Hearing firsthand from constituents will aid our legislators in making informed decisions that reflect the needs of our area.
For more information or to submit questions in advance, please contact the Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism at (320) 632-5155.

Weather Related Announcements: The Breakfast at St. Stephen scheduled for Sunday March 15th has been rescheduled to March 22nd due to the weather. 

Weather: Saturday cloudy high 33 snow after 4pm heavy at night into Sunday morning. Snow accumulations of 5-9 inches Saturday, and 1-3 inches on Sunday with gust winds overnight through Sunday from 20-50mph causing some blizzard conditions. Saturday low 24. Sunday high 27. Sunday night low 4 with wind chills near -20 below zero. Monday becoming sunny but windy, high 14, low around -7 below zero.

Sports: Congratulations to the Upsala Cardinal boys basketball team beating Nevis 58-56 Friday night and winning the Section 5A Championship. Upsala will be in the state tournament in Minneapolis March 26th at Target Center. Pequot Lakes beat Pierz 73-35 for the Section 7AA Title. Albany beat Melrose 55-35 for Section 6AA Title. Perham beat Staples Motley 66-61 to win Section 8AA Title on Friday night in boys basketball. 

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