Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The National Weather Service reports a slight risk of severe weather Wednesday afternoon into the evening in Western Minnesota then over central Minnesota into western Wisconsin from 5pm Wednesday to 1am Thursday with another round of possible strong thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening. Listen to Little Falls Radio for the latest weather details. 

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. 

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: Mostly sunny Wednesday, high 82, showers and storms Wednesday night some could be severe, low around 57. Thursday cloudy skies, chance of showers and T-storms, more humid, high 83. Showers likely with strong thunderstorms Thursday night, low 55. Friday partly sunny, chances of showers and t-storms in the afternoon, high 83, showers ending Friday night low near 53. Saturday sunny and mild, high 85, clear Saturday night low 56. Sunny and warmer Sunday, high near 90, low around 60, storms overnight.

Sports: Willmar defeated Little Falls Tuesday 6-4 in section playoffs eliminating the Flyers and ending their baseball season. State softball started Tuesday in Mankato, Forest Lake beat Brainerd 9-0, Sartell defeated Orono 8-0. Semi-Finals and all consolation games are Wednesday, Championship Friday at University of Minnesota. Twins wrap up series with White Sox at Target Field Wednesday 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.