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Located in rural Little Falls, Red Pine Pastures offers a variety of farm products at different times throughout the year. The 75-acre, holistically managed farm, of which 55 acres are pasture, is owned and operated by Steph Haakanson and her husband, Eric.The products offered by the couple include pork, chickens,...
Four fabulous tours and one incredible holiday season is what the schedule for this year’s annual Christmas tours in Little Falls entails. With a backbone rooted in the history of the Linden Hill estate, the Rosenmeier home and Aviator Charles Lindbergh’s adventures to modern displays and more at the Minnesota...
A gathering for all at Community Thanksgiving
Nov 19 2023Event is held at a new location.There is a lot to be done to prepare for the annual Community Thanksgiving in Little Falls. However, it is all done with joy and an excitement for people in the community to gather and enjoy fellowship with one another, said Coordinator Tim Sumner.The...
Opening for ‘Ciao Thyme’ around the corner
Nov 11 2023The opening of “Ciao Thyme,” a new restaurant with a full bar in historic downtown Little Falls, is set to open sometime in the next few weeks. The goal, said Executive Chef Scotty Stocco and General Manager Christopher Plakut, is to open Friday, Nov. 17.As far as the menu goes,...
There’s going to be plenty of road construction in Pierz come spring of 2024.At its Oct. 23 meeting, the Pierz City Council approved $2.208 million in work for its portion of street improvements. The Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District (RPSWD) will hold its public hearing for the portion of...
Pierz teen opens ‘Truffles by Caiden’
Oct 30 2023Truffles by Caiden. That’s what Caiden Ratke, 13, of Pierz calls her business — an endeavor her parents, Nick and Crystal, support wholeheartedly.With a love for baking, Caiden said her dream was to one day own her own bakery. Little did she know at the time that the dream would,...
Rural Americans experience higher rates of depression and suicide than people who live in the city, but they are less likely to have access to mental health care services.Add to that the social isolation that can come from living in remote areas, and the still taboo nature of mental health...
Zach Baert, Pierz Parks Complex superintendent, updated the Council on the work at the golf course — both the established nine holes and the new nine holes. He also asked for a cash payout for hours of compensatory time, which, according to City Administrator Bob Otremba, includes 73 hours of...
Kinship supporters enjoy music, silent auction, soup and chili at annual Soup and Chili Cook-Off
Oct 27 2023Enticed by the promise of soup, chili, breadsticks, ice cream, and more, people came from all over to Kinship’s annual Soup and Chili Cook-Off Monday, Oct. 23. There was also a silent auction and live bluegrass gospel music. The event benefited Kinship’s youth mentoring program.See the full article here.
The flow of water seldom respects the borders of counties, states, or countries, but these borders and changes in jurisdiction can make it difficult to care for these bodies of water in a consistent manner.The Mississippi River - Brainerd Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan, commonly known as the One Watershed, One...
Jack Hoheisel started to work for Pierz Sanitation when he was 25 years old, hauling garbage. Over the 44 years he worked for the business, he and his wife, Lori, transitioned into running the local business.At 68, however, he and Lori were ready to move on to retirement.“I just love...
The Little Falls City Council got a glimpse of what a proposed new city government center might look like, Monday.Wold Architects and Engineers Partner John McNamara gave a presentation to the Council to show not only what it would look like, but how it would function.The center would be one...
With a heart for helping people, the Good Neighbors EMS Fund, a non-profit organization in Little Falls, provides first responders in the five-county region — Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, and Wadena counties — with updated medical equipment. Not only is the equipment necessary, but it allows the first responders...
Since even before its opening June 15, 1933, the building of The Falls Theatre – previously known as The Falls Cinema – has been through a lot.In January 1933, a fire started that burned the building to the ground. Out of the ashes, however, arose The Falls Cinema, which opened...
The Board and staff of both organizations announced that Little Falls Boys and Girls Club has officially united with Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota, effective Oct. 5.This partnership will provide the Little Falls Club with access to expanded programs and services, as well as additional training and support...
Kinship’s annual “Soup and Chili Cook-off” fundraiser will be held Monday, Oct. 23, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., at the Falls Ballroom in Little Falls.Everyone is invited to support kinship’s youth mentoring program as they sample a variety of soups and chilis made by local groups, individuals and restaurants...
Recently, seventh and eighth grade students at Pierz Healy High School had the opportunity to visit the Agricultural Career Expo at the Central Lakes College campus in Staples. There, they learned about advanced and innovative production methods, said Scott Herold, elementary and middle school counselor. Later, the students toured...
Artist reception and gala, Oct. 13, 2023.Getting ready for his 15th anniversary “Collaborations” salon at Great River Arts in historic downtown Little Falls, renowned Artist Charles Kapsner has been busy planning.“The very first one actually was in 2008 and I pick a different theme every year. As it went on...
The original plan for the new nine holes at the Pierz Golf Course was for an opening in mid-2024.However, at its Sept. 11 workshop, the Pierz City Council heard from Mayor John Perleberg that the new nine wouldn’t be open for play until 2025.There was no explanation offered and no...
Members of the Lake Shamineau Lake Improvement District (LID) presented before the Morrison County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Oct. 3, to demonstrate their activities over the past year and their plans for the lake’s future.Lake Shamineau LID Board Administrator Cindy Kevern gave the presentation to the County Board, attending the...
Swanville Repair gives advice on how to care for a car as the fall and winter months approach
Oct 6 2023Winter is coming, and with it, a potential snowy nightmare for those Minnesotans too naive or foolhardy to properly prepare their vehicles for the dreaded season.Fortunately, drivers can take appropriate measures to adequately take care of their car moving into the fall and winter months. Blake Schmidt, owner of Swanville...
The Little Falls City Council discussed a proposed ordinance that would restrict the places recreational and special vehicles could travel within the city during a special work session Monday, Oct. 2.Examples of recreational and special vehicles include all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), trail bikes and golf carts, according to the proposed ordinance.Assistant...
More than 300 people gathered in what might have originally looked like an unremarkable field Sunday, Sept. 17. Cars bounced on the uneven grass, full of sticks and insects, to get to their parking spaces.The reason so many people gathered was to witness the first shovels and bulldozer dig up...
Falls Fabricating in the Industrial Park in Northwest Little Falls, broke ground for its expansion project, Tuesday. The company will add 40,000 square feet to its facility and plans to add 20 jobs. The business acquired some city-owned land for the project and worked with the city of Little Falls...