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The National Weather Service reports a slight risk of severe weather tonight into tomorrow morning for the central and southern portions of the state. The main risk is high winds and hail after dark tonight and through the morning hours of Thursday. Another risk of severe thunderstorms are also forecast for Thursday afternoon and evening. Continue to listen to Little Falls Radio for weather details and information. 

A Staples man was injured Tuesday around 10:54am when his vehicle left Highway 210 in May Township of Cass County, striking the ditch and then multiple trees. Leonard Ebinger was taken to the Staples Hospital for what the state patrol deemed were non life threatening injuries. 

The local Department of Natural Resources and Department of Public Safety have announced an increased presence of patrol on waterways following an 18-year-old drowning in a kayak incident in Wright County, two drownings on Little Emily Lake in Crow Wing County since May 12th, a drowning also reported in southern Minnesota near the Iowa border in late April. A reminder that water temperatures are slowing rising but still very cold as many parts of the state were still dropping below freezing just 10-14 days ago at night. Please use caution on the waters this weekend. Also this week is take a kid fishing across the state of Minnesota with more anglers out and boaters expected this first weekend of June a reminder to put safety first. 

Brian Lindquist, a U.S. Army veteran, retired police chief, and lifelong Minnesotan, has officially filed to run for the open Minnesota House seat in District 10A which includes areas of Aitkin, Crow Wing, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Morrison Counties. Lindquist originally announced his candidacy for this office in October 2025. Lindquist has spent over 30 years of his life and career in public service. In running to serve the constituents of MN House District 10A, he will prioritize the people of this district and continue to serve when elected to this role. Lindquist’s priorities include: defending the Second Amendment and the rights of law-abiding gun owners, protecting life and standing firm for traditional pro-family values, ending waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, and opposing reckless tax hikes. Lindquist will fight for the conservative rural values that are important to the people of House District 10A, and he is dedicated to ensuring that Republicans maintain this Minnesota House seat. 

Deb Holthaus, a small business owner, farmer, and an active community member, announces her candidacy for Minnesota Senate District 10. Holthaus filed for this seat on June 2. Senate District 10 encompasses parts of Aitkin, Benton, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Morrison counties.  As a small business owner, Holthaus understands the burdens that businesses are facing, such as overregulation and tax burdens. As a farmer, she understands the importance of agriculture in our district. As an active community member, Holthaus knows the struggles that Minnesotans deal with on a daily basis. She sees the fraud that is making the headlines in Minnesota and knows it must be stopped so the taxpayers’ dollars are protected.  As a mother and grandmother, Holthaus believes that it is our duty and honor to fight for our children and grandchildren and make our state a place where they will want to stay and raise their families. She wants to ensure that we have safe communities. She believes that parents play a vital role in their children’s education and wants to ensure that education funding follows the student. Holthaus is a lifelong resident of Minnesota. She and her husband make their home in Morrison County. 

Republican Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth confirmed she's staying in the race for Minnesota governor. Demuth and running mate Ryan Wilson held a press conference Tuesday to announce they will pursue the GOP nomination in Minnesota's August primary, despite Demuth's original pledge to abide by the party's endorsement. "Our intent is to take that message that we have been talking about the entire time we entered the race, and make sure that Minnesotans are given a fair chance to put a Republican to finally defeat Amy Klobuchar on the ballot," Demuth said in a news conference on the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol. "We have heard across the state those issues that are important, the issues of affordability, our education for our kids, making sure that there's a business economy that can grow and thrive here, lowering our taxes so Minnesota, once again, is affordable, and above all, ending fraud here in the state of Minnesota." Businessman Kendall Qualls received the official party endorsement at the state party convention last weekend. However, Minnesota GOP Chair Alex Plechash appeared to leave a door open for Demuth to challenge the results of the nominating convention, citing a "significant disruption" in the fifth round of balloting. MyPillow founder Mike Lindell is also planning to challenge Qualls in the Aug. 11 Republican primary. The DFL Party announced they have nominated Senator Amy Klobuchar for Governor. Current Minnesota Tim Walz announced earlier this year he will not seek reelection in November. 

Saturday means many Township cleanup days around the area. They include Bellevue Township at the town hall from 8-11am, Platte, Pulaski and Richardson clean up event 8-10am at the Pulaski Town Hall near Harding. Belle Prairie Township has a clean up day 8am-12pm on Saturday the Belle Prairie Town Hall. Cushing, Darling and Parker Township has a clean up day 8-11am at the Darling Town Hall. Some items will be accepted free of charge, others are charge by quantity of items and size. Contact your local township official for information on the clean up days on Saturday. 

Mark your calendars and join the fun at the 2026 Cass County Fair in Pine River June 24-27, With an exciting mix of entertainment, grandstand events, vendors, rides and 4-H showcases there’s something for everyone to enjoy. One of the highlights of the Cass County Fair is the Cass County 4-H program, which features youth from across the county demonstrating their talents, knowledge, and hard work. The full 4-H event includes daily showcases, judging, and hands-on fun. All events are open to the public and community members are encouraged to attend and support these dedicated youth. More details at the 4-H link at the Cass County Fair website, https://www.thecasscountyfairmn.org/.

Death Notices: Patricia Ann Bollin, age 89 of Randall.

Weather: sunny and warm today, high 84, thunderstorms after 9pm tonight, some could be strong overnight with gusty winds, low around 57. Showers early Thursday, then sunny and humid, high 82, storms redevelop after 4pm again some could be strong to severe, storms Thursday night, low 58. Friday sunny skies and warm, high 85, isolated T-storms are possible in afternoon, clearing Friday night low around 57. Saturday sunny and mild, high 85, clear and becoming humid Saturday night low 61. Sunny and warmer Sunday and humid, high 90, thunderstorms Sunday night low 65. Sunny and humid Monday, high 85 storms again possible early and late day with lows around 60 Monday night. 

Sports: Willmar defeated Little Falls Tuesday 6-4 in section playoffs eliminating the Flyers and ending their baseball season. Willmar beat Fergus Falls 9-3 to advance to section finals against Rocori Thursday. Eden Valley Watkins eliminated Holdingford 11-7 Tuesday in baseball then Eagles lost to Foley 8-2 as Foley advances to take on Cathedral Thursday for section title. State softball started Tuesday in Mankato, Forest Lake beat Brainerd 9-0, Sartell downed Orono 8-0. Cathedral beat Rockford 6-3, New York Mills and Sebeka both lost on Tuesday. Semi-Finals and all consolation games are Wednesday, Championship Friday at University of Minnesota. Congratulations to Peyton Carr and Nathan Cekalla advancing to the boys golf state tournament next week, Peyton from Little Falls, Nathan from Pierz. Keaschall and Gray had 2 hits and 2RBIs each to help the Twins beat Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Tuesday. Twins try for the sweep today at home against White Sox at 12:40pm. Victory League Game of the Week this Sunday is Foley at Sobieski at 1:30pm Sunday on AM960 KLTF and fallsradio.com. 

Authorities have released the name of the man who drowned this past Saturday in Crow Wing County. The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office says 29-year-old Cody Kent of Burnsville drowned...

The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office received word of a drowning incident Saturday and that a 29-year-old male lost his life today in a drowning incident at the Little Emily...

A two vehicle accident Thursday morning around 6:40am in Pierz injured three people and also damaged the liquor store on the north end of town. A Chevy Suburban driven by...

The Little Falls Police Department report in the past week reported a car vs. pedestrian accident on Tuesday after 5pm on Highway 27 and 6th Street, no injuries were reported....