http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us Community Development Morrison County News Feed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:33:21 +0000 en-US http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69724/little-falls-schedules-leaf-and-brush-pickup-oct-24 http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69724/little-falls-schedules-leaf-and-brush-pickup-oct-24 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The city of Little Falls will hold its annual leaf and brush pickup Saturday, Oct. 24, rain, shine or snow.Residents should place leaves in untied bags along the boulevard of their street or avenue — not in the alley — by 6 a.m. The hauler will empty the bags and... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69726/arianna-polonio-car-shows-more-than-showcasing-antiques http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69726/arianna-polonio-car-shows-more-than-showcasing-antiques Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Sunday, Sept. 13, marked my first time attending a car show, specifically the 51st Annual Lone Eagle Auto Club in Little Falls. Truth be told, I would have never attended one if my editor had not assigned me to go and capture some photos, and while I was hesitant, I... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69725/the-little-falls-carnegie-library-introduces-makerspace http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69725/the-little-falls-carnegie-library-introduces-makerspace Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The Little Falls Carnegie Library, which is part of the Great River Regional Library, recently opened a Makerspace located on the third floor.The space is mostly designed for mid-level elementary and the games are meant to rotate between paper crafts, coding games, jewelry making, and more. Within the past year,... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69723/morrison-county-united-way-legacy-of-dolly-parton-lives-on-through-imagination-library http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69723/morrison-county-united-way-legacy-of-dolly-parton-lives-on-through-imagination-library Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Morrison County United Way (MCUW) has been the local partner of The Dollywood Foundation for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program since 2002. With the recent passing of Dolly Parton there have been many questions about the program. MCUW has been working with the Dollywood Foundation to provide updates.In 1995,... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69217/vintage-and-vines-shoppe-combines-plants-and-a-onestopshop-experience-for-customers http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69217/vintage-and-vines-shoppe-combines-plants-and-a-onestopshop-experience-for-customers Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Two years ago, Michelle Fussy found a new passion for growing houseplants after bringing home a philodendron ‘Jose Buono’ plant known for its large paddle shaped leaves. This expanded her interest in taking care of plants and expanding her gallery, and while her plants grew, so did the idea of... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69181/little-falls-commemorates-25-years-of-911 http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69181/little-falls-commemorates-25-years-of-911 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The U.S. flag swayed in the gentle breeze as the Morrison County community gathered together at the county government center to commemorate 25 years since the events of 9/11.Morrison County Chaplain Gregg Valentine started the ceremony with a prayer, followed by Little Falls Community High School choir students who sang... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69147/mda-awards-more-than-16-million-to-support-improved-nitrogen-management-on-mn-farms http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69147/mda-awards-more-than-16-million-to-support-improved-nitrogen-management-on-mn-farms Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Funding enables retailers to offer point-of-sale discounts that help farmers use products that reduce losses and protect water qualityThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded more than $1.6 million through its Nitrogen Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer Discount program to expand the use of nitrogen‑saving fertilizer technologies on farms across Minnesota... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69131/minnesota-military-and-veterans-museum-prepares-to-open-new-home-at-camp-ripley-gateway http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69131/minnesota-military-and-veterans-museum-prepares-to-open-new-home-at-camp-ripley-gateway Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 For nine years, Randal Dietrich has watched the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum move toward something that wasn’t even on the radar when he took the job.Now, Dietrich, executive director of the museum, is standing inside its new 40,000-square-foot building just outside Camp Ripley, watching the final pieces come together.The... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69168/a-sneak-peek-inside-the-minnesota-military-and-veterans-museum http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69168/a-sneak-peek-inside-the-minnesota-military-and-veterans-museum Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 After years of planning, the new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum near Camp Ripley is nearly ready to open.It's a 40,000 square foot facility that features authentic artifacts and stories."A long time coming, but it's going to be worth the wait," said Randal Dietrich, the museum's executive director.Planning and construction... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69018/little-falls-to-present-highway-27-bridge-alternatives-at-sept-17-open-house http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69018/little-falls-to-present-highway-27-bridge-alternatives-at-sept-17-open-house Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The public will have an opportunity to review proposed alternatives for replacing the Highway 27 bridge over the Mississippi River during an open house Thursday, Sept. 17.The open house will be held from 5-7 p.m. at Little Falls City Hall, 100 7th Ave. NE. Attendees may review the alternatives, ask... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69036/takoda-kennels-keeps-tails-wagging http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69036/takoda-kennels-keeps-tails-wagging Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Creating a calm and personalized environment for the dogs that visit Takoda Kennels in Upsala is important to Owner Rachel Strassburg. Since she runs a small operation with only a few kennels, she is able to devote more time to each dog and build a real connection. The small-scale environment... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69038/signs-of-hope-campaign-spreads-messages-of-kindness http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69038/signs-of-hope-campaign-spreads-messages-of-kindness Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Hands of Hope Resource Center has launched a campaign encouraging residents of Morrison and Todd counties to share messages of hope and kindness in their communities.The Signs of Hope campaign invites individuals, groups, institutions and businesses to display yard signs featuring uplifting messages. The campaign was funded by Sourcewell.Participants may... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69037/iwonas-pierogies-a-taste-of-poland-in-central-minnesota http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69037/iwonas-pierogies-a-taste-of-poland-in-central-minnesota Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Iwona’s Pierogies not only pays tribute to the Polish roots of the Kowalczuks family, but also serves as an opportunity to feed the significant Polish community of Brainerd and Little Falls.Lukasz Kowalczuk is the son of Iwona and Walmar Kowalczuk, and a first-generation Polish-American. Walmar comes from a small town... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69043/next-studio-handson-life-skills-classroom-launches-in-upsala http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69043/next-studio-handson-life-skills-classroom-launches-in-upsala Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Thrilled by launching the Navigating Everyday Experiences and Tomorrow (NEXT) Studio at Upsala Area Schools this fall, Special Education Teachers Courney Justin and Amber Mayers are spearheading the project. The new hands-on life skills classroom is available for students PreK through 12th grade and helps students build real-world, functional skills,... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69039/minnesotas-permanent-school-fund-distribution-vote-coming-in-november http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69039/minnesotas-permanent-school-fund-distribution-vote-coming-in-november Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Royalton School Board introduced a statewide vote coming in November regarding the distribution of the Minnesota's Permanent School Fund among public schools.Careful management throughout the years has generated more than $2.3 billion to support public, charter and tribal schools across Minnesota.The proposed constitutional amendment entails to update how the annual... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69042/walkin-wings-returns-for-the-fourth-time-this-year http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69042/walkin-wings-returns-for-the-fourth-time-this-year Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 After its debut in 2023, Walkin’ Wings, a cooking competition, returns for the fourth time Saturday, Aug. 29, to celebrate the community of Pierz.This year, the event features 19 sponsors and nearly $6,000 in payouts. The prizes will be distributed as follows: first place $1,500, second $1,000, third $500, and... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69041/local-museum-gets-tuned-up-thanks-to-volunteer-work http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69041/local-museum-gets-tuned-up-thanks-to-volunteer-work Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Randy Seehafer, 71, is volunteering his time to make the Minnesota Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame in Little Falls more appealing to the eye.Seehafer, a retiree who moved to Little Falls about five years ago, said he frequently attends city council meetings. After a recent meeting, he reached out... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69040/pierz-celebrates-42nd-annual-oktoberfest http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69040/pierz-celebrates-42nd-annual-oktoberfest Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Pierz Oktoberfest, the longtime tradition of celebrating German heritage, will take place on Sunday, Aug. 30 at Pierz Park.The event will kick off with the Pierz Lion’s Club parade at 11 a.m. After the parade, festivities will run in Pierz Park from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some of the... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69035/open-arms-pet-grooming-kennel-free-and-private-care-for-a-furry-friend http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69035/open-arms-pet-grooming-kennel-free-and-private-care-for-a-furry-friend Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Within two months from its launching, Open Arms Pet Grooming in Pierz is making a difference creating stress-free grooming for dogs and cats alike.The owner, Alyssa Martin, has worked her way around animals for many years now. First, she worked as a groomer at a dog boarding facility and later,... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69034/more-than-a-bar-christensens-bar-serves-up-friendship-and-tradition http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/69034/more-than-a-bar-christensens-bar-serves-up-friendship-and-tradition Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 For many residents and out-of-town visitors, Christensen’s Bar in downtown Little Falls has become a neighborhood gathering place — somewhere to enjoy a cold drink or homemade pizza, play darts, watch sports and socialize.Owner Mark Christensen describes it as a place where people can come as they are.Today known as... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/68681/water-bar-raising-awareness-of-water-treatment http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/68681/water-bar-raising-awareness-of-water-treatment Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Confusion, laughter, and surprised looks were a few of the reactions from the people who decided to try the Water Bar at the Green Fair Folk Festival on Wednesday, Aug. 5.The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency brought two representatives, Stephanie Schuebel and Kristin Mroz, from St. Paul to share three samples... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/68667/weekday-lane-closures-begin-on-highway-10-through-royalton-week-of-aug-17 http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/68667/weekday-lane-closures-begin-on-highway-10-through-royalton-week-of-aug-17 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Travelers on both directions of Highway 10 through Royalton will encounter lane closures and delays beginning the week of Monday, Aug. 17, as roadwork gets underway, advises the Minnesota Department of Transportation.The $1.1 million project will update pedestrian facilities and resurface Highway 10 through Royalton. Work will take place Monday... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/68669/dr-todd-baumgartner-retires-after-nearly-40-years-of-practice http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/68669/dr-todd-baumgartner-retires-after-nearly-40-years-of-practice Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Having served the Little Falls area for nearly 40 years, Dr. Todd Baumgartner, optometrist and founder of Little Falls Eye Care Center is ready to retire, Aug. 27. That same day an open house will also be held at the clinic from 1-4 p.m. While the technology used has certainly... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/68638/minnesota-military-&-veterans-museum-opens-sept-11-in-little-falls http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/68638/minnesota-military-&-veterans-museum-opens-sept-11-in-little-falls Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum will open its new 40,000 square foot facility during a three-day grand opening weekend, Sept. 11-13. The celebration will mark the 25th anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and include an address by retired U.S. Army General Paul M. Nakasone. There also... http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/68613/the-green-fair-folk-festival-is-wednesday-august-5-from-48-pm! http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/news/p/item/68613/the-green-fair-folk-festival-is-wednesday-august-5-from-48-pm! Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The public is invited to join the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls for a FREE family-friendly event that promotes a healthy and sustainable lifestyle on Wednesday, August 5th, from 4-8 p.m., on the west lawn of St. Francis Convent, Little Falls!The Green Fair Folk Festival is a FREE family-friendly event...