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Get your gear together for a one-of-a-kind camping trip this weekend. Pine Grove Zoo is holding its Sleepover Safari on Friday night. The sleepover lets people see what the animals do after dark and check out firsthand what goes on behind the scenes.Zoo Director Marnita Van Hoecke says there is...
The 63rd annual Swanville Mid-Summer Carnival will be held Friday-Sunday, July 10-12, in Swanville. The event is sponsored by the Swanville Lions Club.The carnival will feature an exciting midway, famous barbecue chicken, air-conditioned bingo, homemade pies, pull tabs, American Dairy malted milk, hamburgers, hot dogs, pan fried chicken, the Sunday...
Being named July Employee of the Month by the Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism came as a surprise to Morrison County Assistant County Attorney Kristyna Chantry. It is a recognition that means a lot to her and one she is quick to point out she couldn’t have...
Reconstruction work on First Avenue SE is set to begin July 13, bringing improvements to a patched and uneven stretch of roadway.The work is part of Little Falls City Project No. 416, which covers a five-block corridor from Wood Street to Fourth Street SE.Little Falls Public Works Director and City...
Joy Riders Community brings seniors together
Jul 4 2026With a love for biking and good camaraderie, a number of men and women ages 55 and older gather outside the Touright Bicycle Shop in Little Falls at 9 a.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Shortly after, they bike at a slow pace throughout the city and...
For those who have ever thought city hall or the local school board table could use another voice, the opportunity to get on the ballot is coming soon.Candidate filing for the Nov. 3 general election opens Tuesday, July 14, and runs through Tuesday, July 28, for cities and school districts...
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Thrilled for the opening of the Little Falls Splash Pad, a multitude of people gathered at the Little Falls Area Recreation Complex, located at 14873 Prairie Drive, in Little Falls, July 1. A brief ribbon cutting ceremony was held with Pat Tedford of Fargo, N.D. holding the scissors.Pat Tedford and...
Promoting local dairy farming through community outreach, the Morrison County American Dairy Association continues to leave its mark. The local chapter was established in 1953 and while the program has grown in some aspects, in others it tells of lasting changes, including the decline of the number of dairy farms...
Nearing the premiere of Tarzan the Musical by the Upstage Players, actors, directors and other cast members are in full swing of perfecting every scene and set detail. The musical, said Director Melanie Cimenski, follows the 1999 Disney film quite closely, from the British and prominent parents, Lord and Lady...
The city of Little Falls will celebrate the grand opening of the new Little Falls Splash Pad with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, July 1, at 11 a.m.The splash pad is located at the Little Falls Area Recreation Complex, also known as Twitchell Park, at 14873 Prairie Drive, Little Falls.The project...
Bowlus Fun Day set for July 5
Jun 25 2026Bowlus Fun Day returns Sunday, July 5, with a full day of music, food, games and small-town fun.The event, sponsored by the Bowlus Fire and Rescue and Bowlus First Response teams, runs from noon to midnight at Bowlus City Park. Bowlus is located on Highway 26, five miles west of...
MDA Opens Green Fertilizer Grant Program
Jun 20 2026The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Green Fertilizer Grant Program. The program will support agricultural and rural electric cooperatives registered as 308A or 308B within the state of Minnesota so they can invest in green fertilizer manufacturing.Green fertilizers are nitrogen-based fertilizers produced from water,...
Best of two worlds. That’s how Lynn Karst, marketing and events coordinator at the Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, views her role. Besides marketing a variety of companies and events, Karst said she also really enjoys the tourism side of things. It creates a nice balance and...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is expanding payment limitation and payment eligibility provisions that affect program payments including allowing for the equitable treatment of business entities. Additionally, producers will benefit from an increased payment limitation for certain programs, and a broader definition of farming income that...
Farmers enrolled in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) continue to show stronger and more reliable profitability than non‑certified farms, according to new data from the Minnesota State Agricultural Centers of Excellence. The findings reinforce a clear, long‑term trend: For the seventh consecutive year, MAWQCP‑certified farms reported higher...
The love for shopping for clothes has been with Carrie Beehler for as long as she can remember. It was that passion that led her to open Beehler’s Boutique, first online beginning in 2017 and now expanding to a physical location in downtown Little Falls (225 First St. SE).“I’ve always...
The Little Falls City Council approved a new tax increment financing district and business subsidy package Monday to help Barrett Petfood address wastewater infrastructure needs tied to a planned $40 million expansion on the city’s east side.Council members voted unanimously to establish TIF District 48 for Barrett Land LLC, the...
A new partnership will expand tourism and visitor engagement efforts at the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum just in time for the 100th anniversary of Lindbergh’s historic flight in 2027.“This partnership creates an exciting opportunity to strengthen tourism, enhance visitor experiences and continue sharing Little Falls’ unique story with travelers...
Minnesota Power broke ground Wednesday, May 13, on a new Little Falls Service Center in the Hole-in-the-Day Industrial Park, marking the next step for a utility operation that has helped keep the lights on in Little Falls for more than a century.The new facility will replace Minnesota Power’s current service...
In the heart of rural Pierz, Alivia Woitalla runs her business, The Blue Barn Boutique, from home. It all started in 2022 when she just had her first baby, Connor, and was looking for something to do while she was on maternity leave. She was also not planning on returning...
Major improvements coming to Motley parks
May 16 2026A $29,730 grant the City of Motley was awarded from Sourcewell will be going toward improving the Motley Veterans’ Memorial Park and the Converse Park in Motley.“All of the grant is going to the parks. It’s a parks project,” said Motley City Clerk and Treasurer Tami Brotherton.There are several improvements...
The City of Royalton will hold a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, on a conditional use permit for the former creamery building.The building has long been used for storage and possibly welding or machine shop work, but city officials said its zoning was never properly updated. It...
The final pop-up in Little Falls for Ruby’s Pantry was held in December 2025. For many years, it was a go-to food hub for families and individuals. While nearly half a year has gone by since the closure, the families and individuals who once circulated the Ruby’s Pantry popups have...
Barrett Petfood Innovations is preparing for a major expansion in Little Falls, a project that could bring dozens of new jobs, grow the city’s tax base and require a new wastewater pretreatment plant built on the company’s site.The project, discussed Monday, May 4, during a Little Falls City Council work...