Monday, March 16, 2026
Minnesota is digging out of a massive winter storm Saturday and Sunday. The heaviest snow fell in southeastern Minnesota where 15-25 inches fell, some areas near 30 inches in Western Wisconsin. The Twins Cities Metro Area saw 9-13 inches of snow, St. Cloud around 6-8 inches in areas toward the Twin Cities. Morrison County did see less snow but around 6 inches fell in the southern part of the county where Little Falls area was around 2-4 inches some more or less in areas. Winds Sunday led to white out and blizzard conditions as winds gusted to 50mph in areas, again around Little Falls winds 15-30mph led to bent over trees, some power outages in areas and blowing snow. Today the cold is back as temperatures are near 0 this morning and winds later today will keep wind chills below zero. More snow in the forecast Tuesday with another 1-3 inches possible in the area.
The Minnesota State Patrol responded to hundreds of accidents this weekend due to the snow, many reports of vehicles stalled in off ramps and areas of heavy snow. Two 22 year olds died in an accident in Meeker County, roads south of the Twin Cities were closed Sunday into Monday due to poor conditions and many spinouts and accidents. The State Patrol continued to report accidents as of late last night in parts of Minnesota due to the wintry conditions. For the latest road conditions click on this link 511mn.org.
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.
One person died in a fire on the 7000 block of Dove Street in Breezy Point on Saturday morning according to the Pequot Lakes Fire District and Breezy Point Police Department. The name of the individual is being withheld pending notifications of relatives. Firefighters stated the cause of the fire is under investigation and more information will be released when it becomes available.
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: becoming sunny today, high 16, wind chills near 0 with winds 15-25mph from the Northwest. Clear and cold tonight, low -3 wind chills near -16. Tuesday increasing clouds, high 22, snow in afternoon 1-2 inches by evening low around 14. Wednesday partly sunny and warmer, high 42, low around 20. Thursday sunny and mild, high 46, low around 30.
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. Seeding for the Boys Tournament is on Tuesday and the games are next week March 24-28th in Minneapolis. Also Congratulations to the Brainerd/Little Falls 15U girls hockey teams that finished 2nd place in their State Tournament this past week in Minnetonka. They beat Eden Prairie 1-0 Friday, Edina 2-1 in overtime Saturday and lost 2-1 to Rochester on Sunday in the championship.