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Monday, April 27, 2026
Police say Paige Wollman was found safe on Friday. No other details about her whereabouts or where she was found were provided. Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenage girl who police believe may be in the St. Cloud area. Police say 15-year-old Paige Wollman was last seen in Fergus Falls on April 19th. Investigators believe she ran away to avoid returning to a facility. Authorities say Wollman could be in the St. Cloud or Minneapolis metro areas, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has issued a special alert to law enforcement and the public in both regions. Wollman is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Fergus Falls Police Department at 218-332-5502 or the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities say occupants on board have lost their lives following a plane crash near Crystal Airport on Saturday. In a press conference, Brooklyn Park Police said they responded to a report of a small airplane crash at 11:51 a.m. According to officials, first responders located an aircraft that had crashed and caught fire in Southbrook Park, near 62nd Avenue North and Florida Avenue North. The Federal Aviation Administration told KARE 11 that an aircraft went down in a residential area shortly after departing the Crystal airport. The FAA said that there were two people on board. The City of Brooklyn Park confirmed that the occupants did not survive. Officials said firefighters were able to extinguish the fire. According to authorities, no individuals on the ground were injured, and no property was damaged.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants feedback on the Mille Lacs Lake fisheries management. The DNR is tapping anglers, community members, and other stakeholders to weigh in on the fisheries management practices. The in-person meeting will be held on the Thursday evening before the fishing opener, May 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. It will be held at the Hazelton Town Hall, 24248 U.S. Highway 169, Aitkin. DNR staff will discuss the status of the fishery, background on the creel survey program, species population modeling, and the process of setting regulations. People who attend will be able to ask questions and give input to help guide the management practices of the lake.
The chairman of the Minnesota GOP has called on Republican candidate Royce White to drop out of the race for U.S. Senate after allegations of abusive behavior towards his ex-wife and their son surfaced this week. It has emerged that White’s ex obtained a no-contact order against the Republican in mid-February, accusing White of making threats and being physically and verbally abusive towards them. A Hennepin County judge approving the protective order, saying the woman “is plainly in fear” of White and appears “to be utterly at a loss for how else to gain peace from him,” while their son “is scared for his physical safety around his father.” White is appealing the order, describing it as a “miscarriage of justice,” but Minnesota GOP Chair Alex Plechash described the allegations as “deeply troubling” and has urged White to exit the race for the soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by Democratic Sen. Tina Smith. White’s ex-wife alleges he’s slapped, grabbed and pulled her hair on multiple occasions, providing a photo to the court that showed “visible bruising” on her upper left arm and a swollen lip, allegedly from White grabbing and slapping her during a 2024 incident.
The City of Sobieski will host its Clean-Up Day from 9-11 a.m. for residents within city limits. Accepted items include mattresses and box springs for $14 each, furniture for $8 each, appliances and electronics for $12 each, car tires 17 inches and smaller for $5 each and truck tires larger than 17 inches for $9.50 each. Tire prices double with rims. One appliance or electronic item and up to four car tires will be accepted free. No large scrap metal or ammonia-containing appliances will be accepted. The event is for residential waste only. Questions may be directed to Joyce Holtz at 320-630-7481.
The townships of Elmdale, Swan River, Swanville and Two Rivers will hold a group Clean-Up Day from 7-11 a.m. at the Elmdale Township Town Hall for residents living outside city limits but within those townships. The townships will cover up to $25 in disposal costs per household. Appliances cost $10 each; televisions, monitors and computers $25 each; car tires $4 each; truck or implement tires $9 each; semi tires $15-$17 each; skid loader tires $9-$13 each; tractor tires 34 inches or smaller $18 each; and larger tractor tires $22 each. Tire prices double with rims. Questions may be directed to Tom Lind at 763-258-6527 or Gina Salitros at 320-746-3184.
Little Falls Township will host its Clean-Up Day from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Little Falls Town Hall and Community Center for residents living outside city limits but within the township. Each household may bring free of charge two appliances or two electronics, 10 car or light truck tires up to 20 inches, two truck tires or one tractor tire. Additional appliances cost $15 each, electronics $25 each, car and light truck tires $2 each, truck tires $6 each and tractor tires $20 each. Tire prices double with rims. Residents must unload their own items. Questions may be directed to Chuck Parins at 320-232-9554, John Theis at 320-980-5352 or George Sandy III at 320-630-5595.
The Pierz City Council meets Monday at 7pm at Pierz City Hall.
Randall Garage Sale Days are April 29th, 30th, and May 1st. If you would like to participate and be placed on the garage sale map, please sign up at City Hall. May 2, 2026, from 8am to 10am. Located at the end of Pacific Avenue across from the Fire Hall. Appliances – Washers, dryers, refrigerators, water heaters, dishwashers, air conditioners, ranges, dehumidifiers - $5.00 each, Ammonia filled refrigerators WILL NOT be accepted Tires – each household may bring up to four car tires or two truck tires free of charge. Additional tires will be charged the following rates: Car/Pickup truck Tire up to 20” - $2.00 each Truck Tire 20”and larger - $8.00 each, If rims are left on the tire, the price is double, Electronics – televisions and computers - $5.00 each, FREE – Scrap metal and garbage. Mattresses, couches, and recliners $5.00 each. Large amounts of wood will not be accepted until the end of cleanup day (room permitting). The City of Randall is sponsoring this event. Take advantage of this convenient service to get rid of your unwanted items. If you have questions, please call city hall @ 320-749-2159.
Death Notices: Audrey Soltis, age 69 of Upsala. Leona Niemeyer, age 89 of Long Prairie.
Weather: Monday, showers and thunderstorms likely, high 54, gusty winds 15-30mph from the Northwest are possible later in the day. Monday night, rain showers could be a few snow flakes overnight, low 33. Tuesday rain early, then partly cloudy, high near 50 and breezy north winds, clear and colder Tuesday night low around 27. Wednesday sunny skies, high 56, clear Wednesday night low around 37. Sunny Thursday, high near 56, clear Thursday night, low near 31. Friday sunny and high near 60, rain showers could mix with wet snow overnight Friday into Saturday low around 30.
Sports: Tampa Bay beat the Twins 6-2 Friday night. Rays win again 6-1 on Saturday over the Twins. Twins open a home series Monday night against Seattle Mariners at 6:40pm. Timberwolves at Denver Monday night 9:30pm in Game 5 of NBA playoffs. The Minnesota Wild are at Dallas for Game 5 of NHL playoffs Tuesday at 7pm, Wild Hockey live on Q92 WYRQ. Pierz high school baseball at Upsala vs. USA Patriots Friday at 4:30pm on AM960 KLTF and streamed online at fallsradio.com. High School baseball Friday, Upsala-Swanville and Royalton won their games while Little Falls and Pierz lost, Swanville and Upsala softball won while Royalton lost. Saturday Pierz won over Pillager and Willmar in softball. Victory League Game of the Week returns Sunday May 3rd at 1:30pm as Sobieski is at the Pierz Lakers hear the action with Paul Froncak live on AM960 KLTF and online at fallsradio.com.
Friday, April 24, 2026
A line of strong thunderstorms went through Minnesota again on Thursday. The thunderstorms brought heavy rains, gusty winds, thunder and lightning mostly. A thin line along Highway 10 went through...
Thursday, April 23, 2026
A 36-year-old Little Falls man was arrested Thursday, April 16, after he allegedly attempted to headbutt an officer. Christopher Charles Clinton Ames was charged April 17 in Crow Wing County...
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A programming note: due to possible bad weather on Thursday, the Little Falls at Pierz baseball game will now be played TODAY Wednesday at 3:30pm in Pierz. Hear the game...
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
On April 17, 2026, at approximately 3:08PM the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a crash detection call near the address of 7855 Mullen Road in St. Joseph. A few...
