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Monday, April 27, 2026
National News: A gunman sprinted through security and fired shots outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, prompting the Secret Service to evacuate President Donald Trump and other United States leaders from the event. The shooting suspect was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. Police said they "exchanged gunfire" with the suspect, but he was not hit. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the suspect was in the hospital, but did not provide a status. President Trump posted a surveillance video of the incident and multiple images of the suspected shooter on social media. During a press conference back at the White House, the president identified the gunman as a man from California, who had been "captured." He said officials believe the man acted as a "lone wolf." Interim Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department Jeffery W. Carroll said Allen was armed with a shotgun, handgun and multiple knives. He said preliminary evidence shows the suspect was a guest at the hotel where the dinner was being held. While the investigation is still underway, police say they believe he was the only suspect in this incident and there is no danger to public at this time. Police said he was “not known” to them before the shooting.
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 May 2nd 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 7-11am at the Elmdale Township Town Hall May 2nd 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 8-11:30am on May 2nd 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 Bowlus. Leona Niemeyer, age 89 of Long Prairie.
Weather: Monday, showers likely, some heavy rains at times, high 54 and breezy Northwest winds 15-30mph. Monday night, rain showers could be a few snow flakes overnight, low 33. Tuesday becoming sunny, high 52 and breezy north winds. Clear Tuesday night low near 30. Wednesday sunny skies, high 54, clear Wednesday night low around 31. Sunny Thursday, high near 55, clear Thursday night, low near 34. Friday sunny and high near 60, partly cloudy Friday night low near 40. Sunny and mild Saturday high 68.
Sports: Matt Boldy scores in overtime to give the Wild a 3-2 win over Dallas last night in St. Paul to tie the NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Series 2-2. Game 5 Tuesday 7pm in Dallas on Q92 WYRQ and fallsradio.com there will be a Game 6 Thursday night in St. Paul also on Q92 WYRQ. 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 win 112-96 Saturday over Denver to go up 3-1 in the NBA playoff series, it was Dosunmu 43, Reid 17 off the bench in the win. Game 5 in Monday in Denver at 9:30pm where the Wolves could wrap up the series. High School baseball Friday, Sartell 9-0 over Little Falls, Foley beat Pierz 2-1, Royalton won 2 games and Upsala-Swanville got a win also. Softball Friday Swanville wins 13-0 over Bertha Hewitt/Verndale, Upsala won 10-9 over LPGE, while Royalton lost then on Saturday Pierz won 16-1 over Pillager, 17-6 over Willmar and 5-4 over Blackduck to take all 3 games at a tournament in Pierz. Broadcast schedule this week Pierz vs. Upsala/Swanville Baseball at Upsala Friday 4:30pm on AM960 KLTF and then 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...
