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Situated in farm country of western Morrison County is ElmDale Creamery & Locker, where history of common farm practices meets the needs of modern-day. While butter is no longer made at the creamery, it has become a go-to place for many in the area who need feed, ear tags, oil,...
Initiative Foundation awards $432,000 for Main Street improvements; Little Falls projects included
Dec 23 2025The Initiative Foundation, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), has awarded $432,000 in grants to support building improvements and upgrades for small businesses and community organizations in five Central Minnesota communities, including Little Falls.A total of 19 grants were awarded in Isanti, Cass Lake,...
Morrison County United Way (MCUW) is the fiscal sponsor of the Imagination Library books for Morrison County and 4 zip codes in Todd County. This program is made possible through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.MCUW has been the fiscal sponsor of the Imagination Library for Morrison County since 2002. In...
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now.Record-setting travel is happening across...
Men, women and children braved the freezing temperatures to honor fallen veterans in the annual National Day of Remembrance ceremony at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Saturday, Dec. 13.“Welcome to the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery and thank you for joining us for the National Remembrance ceremony as we partner with...
From allergies to art: Faraway Farm Handcrafted Soaps blends science, scent and sustainability
Dec 20 2025Every week this December, the Morrison County Record business section has profiled a different vendor located at the Shoppes of Little Falls, aiming to give local Christmas shoppers ideas for holiday gifts to get loved ones. The final profile before Christmas — for those shoppers who wait until the last...
At the Shoppes of Little Falls, Crowded House Pottery’s booth is neatly arranged according to color, starting with darker browns and greens at the left, moving to lighter yellows and blues in the center and ending with the lightest pinks and whites at the right. The effect is a type...
With a love for community and a passion for helping others, Stacey Moran of Little Falls established the Westside Community Kare Kabinet in April. The cabinet, which sits outside her home at 907 Seventh Avenue SW in Little Falls, is filled with a variety of food, personal care, winter and...
The Untold Story of Labor of Love MN
Dec 11 2025In this installment of Untold Stories of Central Minnesota, KVSC News Director Shay Lelonek talks with Julie Leikvoll, the founder of Labor of Love MN.Labor of Love MN is a non-profit organization that Julie started in 2020. She started it as a garage sale to help those who were struggling...
Most high schoolers crack open text books in class, but in Little Falls, a group of students in Eric LeBlanc’s woodwork open lab class, they got to crack something much bigger — actual walls. The demolition project on Nov. 20 was part of the Purple Carrot Market’s journey to opening...
It’s a brisk December morning in Little Falls, with near-negative temperatures, snow and ice making even a short walk feel treacherous. However, the trip is well worth it when stepping into the Little Falls Bakery & Deli, as delicious aromas of coffee and baked goods fill the air along with...
The Shoppes of Little Falls features over 70 local artisans and boutiques, many of which offer holiday-themed items around this time of year. One such business is Cee Theresia’s Treasures, which has been operating out of the building since 2019.In 2019, the Shoppes of Little Falls was owned by Susy...
Horse’n Around Christmas Parade
Dec 4 2025If you’re looking to dive into the festive spirit and want a break from the Twin Cities, head north to Harding. This charming town is gearing up for its delightful annual Horse’n Around Christmas Parade. Jeron and Haley Schubert joined us with a sneak peek of what to expect at...
If you’ve walked the halls of the Little Falls Care Center lately and thought you saw a cat delivering lunch, relax — you’re not due for new glasses. That really was a cat-faced robot humming along with someone’s meal balanced neatly on its tray.In a building where birthdays, bingo and...
The Elves Days of Christmas
Dec 1 2025At Christmastime, the Musser Mansion at Linden Hill can feel a little enchanted — the kind of place where garland seems to drape itself, Victorian ornaments whisper stories of holidays long ago and you half-expect mischievous elves to come dancing through Laura Jane Musser’s music room after dark.For a week...
Four Morrison County organizations were among 20 Central Minnesota nonprofits to receive rapid-response funding from the Initiative Foundation to help stabilize essential services.Oasis Central Minnesota received a $5,000 grant to support its housing stabilization and eviction-prevention services. Sprout MN also received $5,000 to bolster its Veteran Feeding Assistance Program and...
Two brothers keep the dairy farm's heart beating
Nov 30 2025Stepping into the milk room of Vetsch Dairy in Little Falls, brothers Mike and Wayne Vetsch milk about 5,000 pounds of milk per day, which flows into a 4,000-gallon tank. The cows are brought from a free-stall barn to the nearby milk barn to be milked twice a day. Well...
The Starry Eyed Brewing Company in Little Falls has been serving delicious beer, cider and seltzers since it opened in 2017, with the brewery offering over 40 different drinks in its taproom. Recently, Starry Eyed added another feature to its location that’s excited the public: The Smashin’ Patties & Franks...
Helping Hands 365 receives grant for pantry upgradesHelping Hands 365 has received a grant from Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless to support improvements in its local food pantry.The funding will be used to purchase a new refrigerator and upgraded shelving, allowing the organization to better store and...
The Pierz Lions Club has made a significant investment in student health by donating more than $10,000 in specialized screening equipment to Pierz Schools ISD 484. The contribution includes a new Spot Vision Screener and an audiometer for hearing evaluations.The Spot Vision Screener will be placed on loan to the...
The future of the historic Rosenmeier House came into focus Monday, Nov. 17, as three community groups outlined different visions for how the city-owned landmark could be preserved, restored or repurposed. The discussion, held during a Little Falls City Council workshop, centered on whether the city should sell or lease...
Little Falls Community Schools opened their newest playground at their childcare center last week.The school district received a grant worth nearly $250,000 from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to help build the playground. The grant focuses on improving the amount of quality childcare in communities throughout...
The population of Randall was 607, according to the 2020 census. With the introduction of the Brummer Addition within the city, however, Randall officials hope to see that number grow.According to Mayor Jeff “Ernie” Wright, the origins of the Brummer Addition go all the way back to the mid-2000s, when...
Residents are invited to attend any of the following open house-style meetings:Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 2–6 p.m. at Royalton City Hall, 12 N. Birch St., RoyaltonThursday, Dec. 4, from 7–9 a.m. at Watab Town Hall, 660 75th St. NW, Sauk RapidsThursday, Dec. 4, from 3–6 p.m. at Copper Kitchen, 15...