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CHI St. Gabriel’s Health announces a partnership with Senior Life Solutions. Senior Life Solutions will be located in CHI St. Gabriel’s Health located at 808 Third St. SE, Little Falls.CHI St. Gabriel’s Senior Life Solutions department is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of...
Volunteering has always been a part of Kelly Desormey’s life.The Little falls resident and Minnesota Power employee can remember volunteering as far back as her childhood days.“Even as a kid I remember helping out in school,” Desormey said.On Thursday, April 10, Desormey’s volunteerism will come full circle when she is...
Tucked away northeast of Harding, Platte River Farm & Flowers is more than just a greenhouse operation. It's a family-driven vision to cultivate community through agriculture, education and shared experiences.What started as a backyard hobby for self-sufficiency has blossomed into a thriving business for married couple Kari and Kevin Dembouski,...
Bunny Bingo is hopping back into town! Join Morrison County United Way (MCUW) on Saturday, April 12th at the Falls Ballroom for a day of kids’ fun! The doors will open at 10 a.m. The event will include bingo with children’s prizes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a silent...
For nearly 40 years, the Pierz Food Shelf has been a vital resource for families in need across eastern Morrison County. Under the dedicated leadership of volunteer director Pat Zimmermann, this humble operation has evolved to meet the increasing demands of the community.The food shelf’s current home is a repurposed...
What was once a bustling creamery in the early 20th century has now been transformed into a thriving quilt shop, thanks to the vision and hard work of owner Linda Thesing.Thesing, along with her daughter Janelle Johnson, purchased the old creamery building in 2011 and spent over a year renovating...
A Little Falls business owner is doing her part to share the concerns of small businesses with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.Paula Kampa, owner of Kampa Gerbi and Associates Inc. recently participated in Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices which concluded with rural small business fly-in to the Nation’s Capital where...
As the dream to launch a local food co-op in historic downtown Little Falls comes closer to reality, the Purple Carrot Market is excited to announce the launch of a Community Investment Campaign (CIC) which started on March 17. The campaign will raise funds to construct and open the highly...
Superintendent Greg Johnson gave an update in regard to the state of the Little Falls School District at the school board meeting, March 10.Beginning with mentioning some of the celebrations, Johnson said the District continue to have expanding and thriving Community Services, the Little Flyers Child Care Center, which opened...
Hilmerson Sports and General Rental Center, a local power sports and equipment rental business, has been named the 2024 Small Business of the Year by the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.Owner Brad Hilmerson, who took over the businesses in 2008, was excited to receive the news at a...
Excitement flowed when Kayla Bates, branch manager of Magnifi Financial in Little Falls, as well as her team learned that the member-owned credit union was named “Large Business of the Year” by the Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism.“I was super surprised and in shock, happy that somebody...
Minnesota Power has filed its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), outlining next steps to provide safe and reliable energy to customers while adding new resources, meeting increasing demand for energy and reducing carbon emissions.Minnesota Power serves customers and communities in northern Minnesota, including...
In a move to address the growing need for affordable housing in the region, the Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Habitat for Humanity of Morrison County to utilize state affordable housing funds.The partnership, which was discussed during the Tuesday, Feb. 25th board meeting, will allow Habitat...
After a lengthy kitchen remodel and licensing process, Shady’s Main Street Grill has officially opened its new kitchen, allowing the popular local restaurant to expand its hours and menu offerings.The bar has been a fixture in downtown Randall for several decades, but the restaurant underwent a major transition on May...
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 Friday, April 4th, from 9:00...
In a detailed discussion at its Tuesday, Feb. 18 planning session, the Morrison County Board of Commissioners reviewed proposed amendments to the county’s zoning ordinance that would establish regulations for the development of biofuel plants.The changes, presented by Land Services Director Amy Kowalzek, aim to create a clear framework for...
International Process Plants (IPP), a global leader in repurposing industrial manufacturing sites, has leased its unique fermentation-based bio-acetone and bio-butanol plant in Little Falls, Minnesota, to Nuol Green Chemistry, a pioneering biochemical company focused on replacing petrochemical products with renewable and sustainable alternatives.The 40-million-gallon-per-year precision fermentation plant will serve as...
Little Falls and Swanville will receive a combined $4.08 million in funding for water improvement projects in the city, according to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA).Swanville will receive $3.05 million in state and federal grants for water system improvements, while Little Falls is receiving a $1.75 million loan for...
Lights, camera, action: Inside Little Falls Community High School's Flyer Media Productions
Feb 21 2025The hallways of Little Falls Community High School were buzzing with excitement as students prepared for a basketball game between the Little Falls and Pierz high schools. However, it wasn’t just the athletes putting on their game faces; Little Falls’ Flyer Media Productions (FMP) members worked just as hard to...
In a comprehensive presentation to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners during its Tuesday, Feb. 18 planning session, representatives from the regional service cooperative Sourcewell detailed the organization’s wide-ranging programs and collaborative efforts supporting local governments and communities.Sourcewell’s Chief Regional Solutions Officer, Dr. Paul Drange and Senior Director of Community...
The Morrison County Record and its managing editor Jeff Hage were recognized by the Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA) Better Newspaper Contest on Jan. 30.The Record was presented with one award, while Hage was recognized with five individual awards for his work spanning The Morrison County Record, The Union-Times of Princeton...
Whether you’re planning a family trip, visiting friends, or just catching a flight, you’ll want to be ready for Real ID deadline coming May 7, 2025.As part of a federal effort to improve identification security to board domestic flights, enter certain federal buildings, or military bases you will need a...
Little Falls assistant police chief reflects on career, challenges facing small town departments
Feb 15 2025Little Falls Assistant Police Chief John Ruby shared his career journey, the unique challenges facing small town police departments and his vision for the future of the Little Falls Police Department.Ruby’s path to law enforcement was not a direct one. After graduating high school, he worked as a machinist for...
A Central Minnesota sports museum has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. Three people and two organizations will be inducted into the Minnesota Fishing Museum's Hall of Fame on September 26th.The people being enshrined are professional angler and youth fishing advocate Jimmy Bell, professional fisherman and guide Don Pursch,...