Friday, April 10, 2026
Central Lakes College with the campuses in Brainerd and Staples announced Thursday morning that Hara Charlier who has served as CLC's president for the past 10 years will be leaving at the end of June. Her departure is an opportunity that allows her to be closer to family in Massachusetts this coming fall. The College will now begin the process of finding either her interim replacement or a new President of CLC by the fall of 2026.
Two men were arrested on Thursday morning after a drug bust by the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force. Authorities used a search warrant in the 1100 block of 4th Avenue South in St. Cloud. Authorities were using the warrant as part of an investigation into the distribution of drugs in the central Minnesota area. Officers also believed that 50-year-old Dewayne Lenow of St. Cloud was staying at the residence. Lenow was wanted for a felony arrest warrant. The St. Cloud S.W.A.T. team was used to enter the home and secure it. Authorities say officers found Lenow inside, along with drugs believed to be methamphetamine and fentanyl. Lenow was arrested on the warrant and for suspicion of 1st-degree drug possession. Police also arrested 26-year-old Charles Wurzburger of St. Cloud on several outstanding felony arrest warrants. The St. Cloud Health and Inspections Department assisted the Violent Offender Task Force and St. Cloud S.W.A.T. The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force is made up of investigators from the St. Cloud and Sartell Police Departments and deputies from the Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Morrison County Sheriff's Offices.
A bicyclist has been hurt in a collision with a vehicle. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened just before 7:00 a.m. Thursday on Highway 25 in Big Lake in Sherburne County. A vehicle driven by 32-year-old Brooke Fisher of Big Lake was westbound on Tarrytown Road, attempting to turn onto Highway 25. The bicycle being ridden by 26-year-old Chase Williams of Big Lake was going south on Highway 25. They collided in the intersection. Williams was taken to Monticello Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Fisher was not hurt.
Spring turkey hunting season opens across Minnesota next Wednesday, April 15th, and runs through Saturday, May 31st. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says hunters will have six firearm seasons to choose from this spring, labeled A through F, with the first opening next week and the last running May 20th through the 31st. Youth and archery seasons span the entire window. Turkey hunting is one of the more popular spring traditions in Minnesota, and the DNR says the experience goes well beyond pulling a trigger. Setting decoys, listening for gobbles and calling to birds can make for an active and memorable outing. Crossbows are allowed this season for anyone holding a valid firearms or archery license. Adults hoping to hunt the earliest firearm season at Carlos Avery or Whitewater wildlife management areas will need a special permit issued through a lottery. For anyone new to turkey hunting, the DNR has how-to guides and videos on its learn-to-hunt page. The full season schedule breaks down as follows: Youth season: April 15th through May 31st Archery season: April 15th through May 31st A season: April 15th through the 21st B season: April 22nd through the 28th C season: April 29th through May 5th D season: May 6th through the 12th E season: May 13th through the 19th F season: May 20th through the 31st. More information on licenses, permit areas, tagging, registration and Carlos Avery or Whitewater WMA lottery results is available on the DNR Website.
Some elective procedures were rescheduled after a water pipe broke early Thursday morning at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in south Minneapolis. Allina Health said in a statement that there were "fewer than a dozen" procedures rescheduled. "If you have not been contacted, you should proceed with your appointment," the statement reads. "The safety of our patients and care team members remains our top priority as we assess damage and address clean-up needs," the statement continues. "We are extremely grateful for the quick action of our care team members in responding to this incident." According to Allina Health, the rupture happened just before 1 a.m. Water was turned off for a few hours overnight, but was fully restored by 7:30am.
Events Friday include the enchilada dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Hillman from 4:30-7pm serving chicken enchiladas, refried beans and dessert and beverage for $15, lesser prices for children. The 19th Annual St. Edwards Catholic Church of Elmdale Spaghetti supper is 4:30-7:30pm Friday for free will offering serving spaghetti and garlic bread, with many desserts to enjoy, proceeds go to religious education. Saturday is the Todd County Garden Day at First Baptist Church in Long Prairie 8:15-3:05pm. The Little Falls Lindy Dance Team fundraiser is Saturday 5:30pm-7pm with burger baskets and raffles at the Little Falls VFW. The Knights of Columbus will host a breakfast on Sunday at St. Michael's Church in Buckman 8:30am-11:30am for free will offering to help Father Pierz School of Religion. Get details on events by going to fallsradio.com and click on community calendar.
Death Notices: Rose M. Hoffman, age 89 of Hillman.
Weather: Friday sunny skies, high 53, clear Friday night low 32. Saturday partly sunny start, then showers after 4pm some heavier rains are possible into Saturday night, high 52, then low of 47 early with temps rising to near 60 by Sunday morning, some isolated thunderstorms are possible after 10pm Saturday. Sunday showers early, then sunny and humid, high 77, with PM storms possible, some isolated strong storms are possible with gusty winds between 1pm to 10pm on Sunday, then clearing late Sunday low 48. Monday sunny skies, high 65, with rain showers Monday low 38. Rain likely changing to wet snow Tuesday late in the day or evening, high 45, low around 27. Rain/snow mix again Wednesday high near 50.
Sports: Twins are in Toronto Friday night 6pm, Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 12:30pm this weekend. Timberwolves are at Houston Friday and home against New Orleans Sunday to wrap up regular seasons with play in round of the playoffs beginning on Tuesday next week. Wild have Nashville Saturday at 4pm live on Q92 WYRQ their final two games of regular season are Monday vs. St. Louis and Tuesday vs. Anaheim before the Stanley Cup playoffs begin next weekend. The Masters continue with Round 2 Friday in Georgia. There are many high school events Friday and and Saturday weather permitting, listen to the schedule with Alex Friday on fallsradio.com and all three Little Falls Radio stations.