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Dandelion Lane opens in Little Falls
May 27 2023Having always loved home decor and design, Laura Pantzke of Little Falls recently decided to turn that passion into a business — Dandelion Lane.
Dandelion Lane is located at 15287 Twin Lakes Road, Little Falls. The occasional shop has a wide variety of items for sale, such as fun,...

Imagine spending the night in a turn-of-the-century lumber baron's mansion. Well, now you can do exactly that.
"Every year there are folks that stop by and say I've lived here my whole life and I've never been here," said Julia Mueller, executive director for Linden Hill Historic Estate. Her...

Larson Abstract Company celebrates 100 years
May 14 2023This year, Larson Abstract Company in Little Falls is celebrating 100 years. It is a milestone that staff, clients and people in the communities of Morrison County and surrounding counties are excited about and proud of.
“What does it mean to be a part of something that has been...

On your way to the lake this year do not forget to stop in at Starry Eyed Brewing Co. in Little Falls, MN. They have quite a selection of tasty beverages to bring with you up north. The taproom boasts of pouring over 40 different beers, seltzers, and ciders. The...

Being named “Large Business of the Year” by the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce is a great accolade for Sea View Farm, said Farm Manager Jim Bridges.
“We’re very proud of it,” he said.
The recognition also lets them know that they must be doing something...

Independent agency named as Little Falls Chamber’s Small Business of the Year
When Paula Kampa heard the news, she cried, and she was speechless. Odd for her, she said.
The tears of joy and gratitude were shed when she heard that the business she co-owns, Kampa Gerbi and...

Tom Hoggarth, Little Falls, has been a tremendous volunteer for the Golfers Organized of Little Falls (G.O.L.F). So much so, that he was honored by receiving the Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award.
An anonymous nominator had only great things to say about him. “As our Chamber...

The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Adelle Starin, owner of Baby’s on Broadway, LLC, as the 2023 SBA Minnesota District Office Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year. In recognition of National Small Business Week, SBA’s Minnesota District will recognize its 2023 state winners at local events in the weeks...

The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Kenneth Dodge and Falls Optical, Inc. the 2022 SBA Minnesota Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year.
In recognition of National Small Business Week, SBA’s Minnesota District will recognize its 2023 state winners at local events in the weeks ahead.
“Veterans give...

In recognizing the need for local supervised parenting time services, Arrows Family Services opened an additional location in Little Falls (Morrison County) in September 2022.
Services offered by Arrows Family Services include supervised parenting time, parent education, transportation, safe exchange, supervised sibling visitation, parent/caregiver support and adoption/foster/kinship support.

Camp Ripley pumped more than $75 million into the Morrison County economy in 2022.
Brigadier General Lowell Kruse, the senior commander at Camp Ripley, provided an update to the County Board, Tuesday, on what has been going on at the installation along with its impact on the community. Of...

Recently, Mason Gahler, an 11th grade student at Healy High School in Pierz, invented the Grain Gyre.
“Gyre means rotation, which matches what the purpose of the idea is,” he said.
Gahler is currently in the process of securing a patent for the invention. The purpose of...

Last year, Senior Loan Originator Patience Svor and Assistant Loan Officer Lora Murray decided it was time for a new adventure. Leaving the large mortgage lender company Svor had worked at for 13 years and having been in the business for 29 years, she and Murray, who previously worked at...

Falls Fabricating’s effort to secure funding for a major expansion is nearly complete.
Monday, the Little Falls City Council approved a tax increment financing (TIF) district for the business. The city will also aid Falls Fabricating in receiving Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) dollars, as well as a business subsidy...
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Little Falls to explore maintenance agreement for snow removal on Camp Ripley Veterans State Trail
Mar 24 2023The city of Little Falls plans to work on a maintenance agreement for a portion of the Camp Ripley Veterans State Trail (CRVST) that runs through the west side of town.
Monday, City Administrator Jon Radermacher and Engineer Greg Kimman told the City Council that they recently met with...

Jenni and Tom Smude continue to retool their central Minnesota farm-to-fork operation — which includes their sunflower oil operation plus popcorn, Black Angus beef and wood products.
The Smudes almost lost their 160-acre farm in 2008 and 2009 to drought and hail. At that point, they pivoted and have...

Apple Tree Dental unveiled its new offices during a grand opening at CHI St. Gabriel’s, after a ceremonial ribbon cutting, Tuesday. The new state-of-the-art facility has been more than nine years in the making, including two major remodels.
In March 2016, Apple Tree Dental saw its first patients in...

Pierz City Council approves hiring summer laborer to help finish new nine holes at Pierz Golf Course
Mar 20 2023The Pierz Council approved hiring a laborer for the summer months, to help complete the new nine hole expansion at the Pierz Golf Course. It is planned to open for play in 2024.
The request from Dave Fischer, who is overseeing the project, was for someone who would help...

Apple Tree Dental announced the grand opening event for the new Little Falls Center for Dental Health, located within CHI St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls.
The grand opening is set for Tuesday, March 21, starting at noon. It will feature a ribbon cutting, and tours of the clinic...

The Pierz School Board was informed by High School Principal Karrie Boser about the High Reliability School (HRS) certification both Pioneer Elementary School and Healy High School received from Marzano Resources, Wednesday, Feb. 22.
The steps to certification are completed through Sourcewell, which in partnership with Marzano Resources,...

Falls Fabricating ready to grow in Little Falls
Feb 10 2023Falls Fabricating is looking to expand.
Just two years after six employees purchased the business to ensure another company wouldn’t buy it and move jobs out of Little Falls, the new owners are hoping to add 40,000 square feet to their plant and add 20 new jobs.
“I’m...

Good News! A plan is in place for the Morrison County Historical Society’s riverbank stabilization project at the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum in Little Falls.
Ulteig Senior Engineer and Client Service Manager Roger Clay presented the latest plan to a handful of MCHS Board members, as well as...

With the love for art ingrained in her since early childhood, Erika Powers was thrilled when she started working at Great River Arts (GRA) in Little Falls in March 2022. Back then, she applied for and was accepted for the position as operations manager. Little did she know at the...

The Camp Ripley Veterans State Trail (CRVST) Committee is preparing to take a big step toward getting the trail completed.
Frank Gosiak, chairman of the committee, said the trail has been in the works for roughly 16 to 18 years. However, there is a great deal of red tape...