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In his annual report to the Board of Commissioners during its Tuesday, Nov. 12 planning session, Morrison County Administrator Matt LeBlanc highlighted a year of strategic planning, emergency preparedness and community engagement, all while navigating the ongoing challenges of staffing and infrastructure.One of the key focuses for the administration in...Continue Reading

In a move to better support the growing needs of local veterans, the Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved a restructuring of the county’s Veterans Service Office during its Tuesday, Dec. 3 meeting. The changes, proposed by Veterans Service Officer Kristina VonBerge, will convert a part-time case aide position into...Continue Reading

Residents of Buckman Township in Morrison County will soon have access to high-speed internet, thanks to an Oct. 9 grant awarded by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The $1.248 million grant, part of the state’s Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program, will fund a project to bring...Continue Reading

Tucked away in the rural countryside of Hillman, Gotvald Implement has been a fixture in the local community for over eight decades. Founded in 1940 by current owner Dick Gotvald’s father, this family-owned business has weathered the test of time, adapting to the changing needs of the region while maintaining...Continue Reading

U.S. military veterans receive priority of service in Minnesota – and November is a great time to highlight the people served and who provides that service. DEED provides workforce services to thousands of current and former military members every year – in fact, DEED CareerForce staff served 4,734 current and...Continue Reading

The Holiday Gift Giving program's tags for needy families are out in the community and Christmas trees are up in many locations again this year.Holiday Gift Giving tags are hanging on trees at Baby’s on Broadway, St Mary’s Church, Holy Family Parish, Pine Country Bank, Walmart, Sanchez Burritos, Zion Lutheran...Continue Reading

The Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) program provides low-interest financing to help you build or upgrade storage facilities and to purchase portable (new or used) structures, equipment and storage and handling trucks.Eligible commodities include corn, grain sorghum, rice, soybeans, oats, peanuts, wheat, barley, minor oilseeds harvested...Continue Reading

In collaboration between the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum, Lakeland Public Television, Pioneer Public Television and The Falls Theatre, the first-ever Veterans Day Film Festival, A Salute to MN Veterans on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11.“I think it’s a great example of the Minnesota Public Television Association stations all coming...Continue Reading

For many years, one goal of the local food co-op Purple Carrot Market has been aiming to open a grocery store in Little Falls. Earlier this week, hundreds of owners were presented with a progress update and what the next steps are to achieve that goal. A recap of the...Continue Reading

Ciao Thyme, the popular restaurant and theater-adjacent dining destination in downtown Little Falls, is celebrating its first anniversary this month. Owner Susy Prosapio (who co-owns the restaurant with her husband, Phil Prosapio) and Executive Chef Scotty Stocco reflected on the restaurant’s journey, the challenges they’ve overcome and their vision for...Continue Reading

As part of National Rural Health Day, CHI St. Gabriel’s Hospital announces 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality. Compiled by Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards recognize top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes and/or Patient Perspective.“This top quartile...Continue Reading

For two decades, the 10 Spot Bar & Grill has been the heart and soul of the Royalton community. Now, current owners and married couple Deb and Gary Wenner have decided it’s time to pass the torch, putting the beloved establishment up for sale.The 10 Spot’s history stretches back over...Continue Reading

The Government Affairs Committee of the Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism would like to invite chamber members and the public to its first-ever candidate forum.The forum will feature legislative candidates for seats in District 10A, District 10B, and District 5B. The forum’s objective is to help the...Continue Reading

A significant investment in an innovative transmission project is one example of Minnesota Power’s commitment to maintaining a strong, reliable grid as the demand for energy grows, more renewable energy comes online and the nation makes strides toward a clean-energy future.Federal and state partners and energy leaders gathered at the...Continue Reading

On Friday, Oct. 4, Little Falls Mayor Greg Zylka has proclaimed the weeks of October 7 and October 18 as Minnesota Manufacturing Week in Little Falls. Pictured at the ceremony were Carol Anderson of Morrison County Community Development, Mayor Greg Zylka, Purva Watten of the Little Falls Area Chamber and...Continue Reading

A deputy city administrator with the City of Cambridge is coming to Little Falls as its new city administrator.Alexis Smith, the deputy city administrator will be coming to Little Falls in December as the replacement for Jon Radermacher, who resigned in June after serving as Little Falls city administrator for...Continue Reading

CenterPoint Energy is celebrating 2024 Energy Efficiency Day by reminding customers of ways to reduce their home energy use, save money and lower their carbon footprint.Established in 2016, Energy Efficiency Day raises awareness for the benefits of energy efficiency efforts. Using energy more efficiently is one of the fastest and...Continue Reading

As the crisp autumn air settles in, the team at Lakeshirts is gearing up for a special celebration — both for its 40th anniversary and for Manufacturing Month in Little Falls.Lakeshirts, a leading apparel decorator and distributor based in Detroit Lakes, first opened its doors in 1984, humble beginnings that...Continue Reading

The Insurance Office at Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union is now providing Medicare services to help you understand this important resource and explain your options. We welcomed a dedicated expert on Medicare, Tom Kuppich as a person you can trust and have direct access to. Tom can help navigate the...Continue Reading

Since Aug. 1, the assisted living in Upsala has been known as Vitality Living of Upsala. The reason for the name change is that the assisted living facility is under new ownership. Vitality Living of Upsala also provides memory care.Already owning a skilled nursing and assisted living facility in Aitkin,...Continue Reading

The Morrison County Record‘s annual Hello Beautiful event is set to return for its sixth year, but with a new location. After five successful years at the Falls Ballroom, organizers have decided to move the popular women’s shopping and networking event to the Sobieski Community Center.The new Sobieski venue offers...Continue Reading

The U.S. Department of Education has recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, including Pioneer Elementary School in Pierz.Pioneer Elementary is one of seven Minnesota schools to receive the honor, which highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing...Continue Reading

The city of Baxter received a 2.5 million Department of Defense grant for improved access to Mississippi Overlook Park and a connection to Sylvan Township.Todd Holman, former Baxter City Council member, brought the proposed project before the council last winter. Holman is the Mississippi Headwaters program director and the Camp...Continue Reading

Recognizing the value of opening a family-friendly restaurant in Upsala — and with some tenacious encouragement by Mayor Rollie Johnson and other community members — Mike and Diane Stuckel officially purchased what was formerly known as Cynthia’s Kitchen in March.Now, since they opened in June, it brings them great joy...Continue Reading