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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) announce the first round of Farm to Food Security Grant recipients.One of the recipients is Little Falls-based Sprout MN, which received a $50,000 grant.Established by the Minnesota Legislature in 2025, the program is modeled after the former federal Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. It...
The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota, established the One Planet Fund in 2021. This small grant fund seeks to support projects that promote care of creation and respond to the challenges of climate change and its impact on our environment. To date, nearly 40 grants have been awarded to...
People would think twice before explicitly adding on their resume that they are a “jack of all trades”. Zak Otremba took that chance despite warning and landed a job after cleverly describing himself as Zak of all trades. Today, his bold move evolved into creating his own business.Otremba has always...
Solar array rises at Little Falls high school
Sep 26 2026More than 500 solar panels now sit on the east side of Little Falls Community High School, and while they aren’t generating power yet, district officials say they’ll pay for themselves several times over.Superintendent Greg Johnson briefed the school board on the project during the Sept. 21 business meeting, raising...
The Minnesota Department of Education has approved Little Falls Community Schools’ $17.5 million plan to replace air-handling units and make other mechanical improvements at Little Falls Community High School.The approval comes six months after voters rejected a broader $34.3 million facilities referendum that included replacement of the high school’s aging...
A new Highway 27 bridge over the railroad tracks and Mississippi River is at least five years away, and the city has not set aside money to build it.City Engineer and Public Works Director Greg Kimman gave the City Council that update during a special work session Monday, Sept. 21...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
The Minnesota Veterans and Military Museum officially opened its doors Saturday at Camp Ripley, marking the culmination of years of planning, fundraising and collaboration — and what museum leaders described as the beginning of an even larger effort to preserve Minnesota’s military stories.Former Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, chair...
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, the museum’s executive director, is watching the final pieces come together inside a new 40,000-square-foot building just outside Camp Ripley.The $32 million...
Little Falls commemorates 25 years of 9/11
Sep 11 2026The 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Takoda Kennels keeps tails wagging
Aug 26 2026Creating 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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...