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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is introducing the Biofertilizer Innovation and Efficiency Pilot Program, an initiative designed to help farmers improve nitrogen management and adopt innovative technologies that protect water quality and enhance soil health.Applications for the 2026 growing season opened March 2 and will close on May 1...
Just Another Commuter Headed to Little Falls
Mar 7 2026Most of my mornings start the same way. I check my commute with Alexa.“Alexa, how is my commute today?”There’s usually a short pause.“Jeff, your commute looks good today. It will take you about 33 minutes,” Alexa answers most days.About 10 minutes later, I climb into my trusty car in Sauk...
Crews dug nearly 30 feet down to the Mississippi River’s edge last fall as part of a riverbank stabilization project at the Morrison County Historical Society — and today that work is about 80% to 85% complete.City council members received the update March 2 during a Little Falls City Council...
St. Gabriel’s Health named to Becker’s five-star patient recommendation listSt. Gabriel’s Health of Little Falls has been named to Becker’s Healthcare’s list of Minnesota hospitals receiving five stars for patient recommendations.The rankings are based on 2024 Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data reported by the...
Within its logo, the tagline of Employment Enterprises, Inc. reads “bridging individuals and businesses.” With this phrasing, the nonprofit organization’s message is clear: Connecting adults living with disabilities and mental illness with meaningful employment and community involvement benefits employers and other community members just as much as the people being...
The future of the Rosenmeier House may now include a familiar name in local historic preservation.During a recent Little Falls City Council meeting, Julia Mueller, executive director of Friends of Linden Hill, told council members the organization is ready to explore bringing the Rosenmeier House under the same type of...
Work along Highway 10 will pick up in the coming months as the Minnesota Department of Transportation prepares for a series of road projects in the Royalton and Little Falls areas.Motorists along Highway 10 between Royalton and Little Falls — and from Royalton to the Halfway Crossing west of Rice...
USDA Reminds Producers of Spring Application Deadlines for Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program
Feb 25 2026USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers of approaching application deadlines for purchasing risk coverage for some crops through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). NAP provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops impacted by natural disasters that result in lower yields, crop losses, or prevented crop planting.NAP...
Hormel Foods Corp. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its whole-bird turkey business to Life-Science Innovations, and included in that deal is the Swanville feed mill.For residents who have watched trucks roll in and out for years — feeding the region’s turkey operations — the announcement...
Bunny Bingo is hopping back into town! Join Morrison County United Way (MCUW) on Saturday, March 21st at the Falls Ballroom for a day of kids’ fun! The doors will open at 10:00am. The event will include bingo with children’s prizes from 10:00am-2:00pm, a silent auction with about 40 gift...
The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved a nearly $1.1 million project, mostly with state funding, that aims to make walking by the Mississippi River within Belle Prairie Park as easy and peaceful as a “walk in the park” should be.Public Works Director Tony Hennen brought the Belle Prairie Park...
The Royalton City Council moved ahead with a major water tower rehabilitation project at its Feb. 10 meeting, approving a contractor and related engineering work while eyeing an April start date.City Administrator Rian Hofstad reported that nine firms submitted bids for the project. While many came in higher than expected,...
For nearly 50 years, a quiet operation along 11th Street NE has served as one of Central Minnesota’s electrical nerve centers.Now, Minnesota Power is preparing to move that operation across Highway 10, building a new service center in the Hole-in-the-Day Industrial Park and reinforcing Little Falls’ role as a key...
T‑Shirts, transit and a tireless volunteer: Little Falls Chamber names 2025 Business Awards winners
Feb 14 2026The Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism announced the three recipients of the 2025 Business Awards: Lakeshirts as Large Business of the Year, Tri-CAP as Small Business of the Year and Susy Prosapio as Volunteer of the Year. These selections highlight the importance of how local businesses and...
Don’t let the 2026 I.C.E. Fest slip by
Feb 14 2026The 2026 Ice Carousel Extravaganza (I.C.E.) Fest, hosted by the Zwilling family and Pay it Forward Foundation, is set to be another weekend full of fun for all ages.This year’s I.C.E. Fest will be the ninth one since it kicked off in 2018. A year prior to that event, the...
Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls honored with Morrison County Community Conservationist Award
Feb 14 2026Continuously seeking to make a difference in communities and for the environment, the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls was recently recognized by the Morrison Soil & Water Conservation District for their efforts.Sister Mary Hroscikoski said receiving the Morrison County Community Conservationist Award means a lot to the Sisters.Highlighting what the...
MDA Offers Produce Safety Mini-grant for Growers
Feb 14 2026The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Produce Safety Mini-grant. This funding opportunity helps reimburse produce growers for expenses that improve on-farm food safety systems.The MDA anticipates awarding approximately $30,400. Awardees will receive reimbursement of up to $800 per farm. No matching funds are required.To...
The next chapter for Dr. Knight Elementary School is beginning to take shape.The Little Falls School Board approved the sale of the former Randall school building to Elk River-based Briggs Properties for $100,000, clearing the way for what district officials say could become a new senior living facility serving the...
When students and staff walk the halls of Little Falls Community High School each day, they see lockers, classrooms and familiar corridors. What they don’t see is a mechanical system that has been quietly working and straining for more than half a century.Constructed in 1972, the high school’s heating, ventilation,...
It’s not an easy or cheap job maintaining and improving Morrison County’s 728 miles of county roads, but Public Works Director Tony Hennen said it’s an important one.The Morrison County Board of Commissioners appears to agree, unanimously approving the county’s 2026 transportation improvement plan at its Jan. 27 meeting. Through...
The City of Little Falls will host a City Council Community Open House on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Little Falls City Hall. The open house will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and is designed as an informal, come-and-go event.Residents and business owners are invited to stop in at...
Whether it’s a quick trip to the store or a drive back into town after a weekend away, everyday travel in Little Falls could soon include passing a new set of police cameras, as the City Council moves forward with a trial of license plate reader technology.The Little Falls City...
Being nominated for and receiving the Outstanding Conservationist Award from the Morrison Soil & Water Conservation District mean a lot to Curt and Janice Plante, who own Plante Farms in Fort Ripley. To celebrate various award winners, including the Plantes, a program was held Jan. 23 at the Morrison County...
Little Falls Community High School celebrated decades of athletic excellence Friday, Jan. 23, as eight former athletes and coaches were inducted into the Flyers Hall of Fame during a ceremony recognizing contributions that span generations, sports and state and even international competition.This year’s class includes longtime coach Randy Tabatt, former...