Thursday, April 30, 2026
Tony Housey from Camp Ripley gave an update on Wednesday on KLTF. Tony said more training will continue through May, though they are unclear if any deployment from soldiers from the area will take place that is always a possibility they will be prepared as the training continues at the base. Camp Ripley will start up 5K Fridays this Friday May 1st at the base, which gives runners a chance to warm up for the races going on this summer, the 5K's are 6am-7:30am Fridays in May, details on their Facebook page. The Disabled American Veterans Turkey Hunt had a record year with 30 birds being taken during the hunt April 24th. Also Housey said that Camp Ripley will have a Change of Command ceremony coming up next month, as Col. Troy Fink is retiring and Camp Ripley's Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Steve Hall will take the commander duties after the ceremony in May. For more information on Camp Ripley doings contact Tony Housey at the base 320-616-3122.
A St. Cloud man accused of pistol-whipping a woman several times over the last several months has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors. Court records show 32-year-old Jawaanza Jones has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of threats of violence in exchange for five other charges to be dropped, including three 2nd-degree assault charges. St. Cloud Police officers were called to the 500 block of 14th Street South on January 3rd for a report of a man with a gun. Officers met with a man who said he was inside an apartment with a woman when Jones broke down the door, racked a handgun, and pointed it at everyone. Jones is then accused of pistol-whipping the woman in the head and telling everyone to leave. When police made contact with the victim, she would not allow the officers inside the apartment and said nothing had happened. Two days later, the victim called the police to report domestic abuse. She told officers that Jones had been punching and hitting her over the past six months because he feared she was cheating on him. The woman showed officers lacerations on her head and bruises and swelling around her eyes. The victim estimated she had been pistol-whipped 20 times over the six-month time period. Jones will be sentenced on June 25th.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud has received a significant donation from the CentraCare Foundation to support its Senior Nutrition programs. A press release says the $57,856.54 gift will fund Meals on Wheels, senior dining, and other nutrition services that help older adults access healthy, reliable meals across central Minnesota. Catholic Charities President and CEO Aaron Fisk, Food Access Director Stacy Lund, and Senior Nutrition Manager Shannon Nolan accepted the check during a presentation on Thursday, April 24th. Food Access Director Stacy Lund says the donation will have an immediate impact on the seniors they serve. “With this contribution, we can strengthen access to nutritious, consistent meals for seniors who face food insecurity,” Lund said. “Your support helps us improve meal quality, expand service capacity, and maintain reliable nutrition assistance for seniors striving to remain healthy, independent, and safely in their homes.” Catholic Charities Senior Nutrition programs serve at-risk, homebound, ill, and vulnerable adults age 60 and older in 44 communities across central Minnesota, providing meals, daily wellness checks, and social connection.
One man died and an officer is recovering after gunfire was exchanged early Wednesday morning in Richfield. In a press release, the Richfield Police Department said officers responded to a report of a car prowler around 3:30 a.m. on the 7500 block of Morgan Avenue. Officers stated they found a suspect and pursued him on foot after he fled. The suspect "brandished a firearm and gunfire was exchanged," according to the Richfield Police. The man died at the scene and a police officer is now recovering from a gunshot wound to the hand. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty released a statement later Wednesday, calling the shooting "tragic." "Our office is aware of a fatal use-of-force incident early Wednesday in Richfield. We are in contact with the BCA and will evaluate the case when their investigation is complete.
The Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the May 2026 Employee of the Month, Jayne Cekalla, Coborn’s Marketplace. “I am so thankful and honored to be recognized as Employee of the Month. Working in the floral department, I take great pride in my role as a department manager and in serving the Little Falls community. I especially enjoy making people smile and making them feel special! Thank you for this recognition. This means so much to me" from Jayne Cekalla. “Jayne has always come to work with such a positive mindset. She cares deeply about providing an outstanding guest experience, not only in her department, but across the store. Jayne creates personal experiences with all her guests who choose to come to her floral department. We thank Jayne for her hard work" from Supervisor Tiffany Baker. Congratulations to Jayne Cekalla the May Employee of the Month by the Chamber of Commerce.
Camilla Larson and Emily Oberton spoke on KLTF Wednesday inviting all to the performances of Mamma Mia Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm at Charles D. Martin Auditorium at the Little Falls Community High School. Tickets can be purchased at the event any of the nights $10 for adults and $8 for students. Come and hear the music of ABBA performed by the students and orchestra members too.
Weather: Thursday party cloudy skies, high near 50. Thursday night clear night some frost possible, low near 30. Friday sunny skies, high 52, clear Friday night with frost possible, low near 30. Saturday sunny and breezy, high 62, rain after 4pm, showers Saturday night low 39. Sunday mostly sunny to start then showers develop after 2pm, some thunder possible, high 65, low around 44. Monday cloudy with showers, high 64, low around 40. Showers still possible on Tuesday with high again near 64.
Sports: Minnesota Wild host Dallas Stars in game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday night at 6:30pm in St. Paul live on Q92 WYRQ and fallsradio.com. Wild win they move on to take on Colorado in second round, if they lose they will play a Game 7 Saturday in Dallas. Minnesota Timberwolves host Denver Nuggets Thursday at 8:30pm at Target Center in Minneapolis in Game 6 of the NBA playoffs. Wolves win they advance to second round if they lose, a game 7 will be played Saturday in Denver. The Twins open a series Thursday Night at Target Field at 6:40pm against the Toronto Blue Jays. A reminder with Twins, Wild and Wolves all home Thursday it will be very busy in the Twin Cities Metro Area for traffic for those going and coming from the games. High School Baseball Pierz at Upsala-Swanville in Upsala on Friday at 4:30pm on AM960 KLTF and fallsradio.com. A reminder you can hear archived baseball and softball games, state tournament basketball for Upsala, Victory League games from last year from the state tournament and more online at fallsradio.com then sports and then click on archives on bottom of page.