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Friday, September 26, 2025

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 9-24-2025 at approximately 3:40 pm, their office received a report of a male that had been run over by a vehicle at a residence off Cannon Road, approximately four miles east of Swanville, MN in Swanville Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 25-year-old Adam Throener of Swanville, MN was working on a vehicle and removed the drive shaft. Once doing so the vehicle started to move and Throener was run over by the vehicle causing severe head trauma. Throener was transported to St. Gabriel’s Hospital by Mayo Clinic Ambulance and later airlifted by North Air Care with unknown injuries. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Swanville First Response Team, North Air Care and Mayo Clinic Ambulance.

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 9-24-2025 at approximately 10:40 am, their office received a report of a man who had fallen from a roof at a residence located off 52nd Avenue, approximately one mile south of Upsala, MN in Elmdale Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Aaron Backes of Cold Spring, MN was working on the roof of a barn under construction when a purlin (roof support) gave way, causing him to fall approximately 15 feet onto a concrete surface. Backes was airlifted by North Air Care an transported to the St. Cloud Hospital. His condition is currently unknown

The Little Falls Police Department in the past week responded to a number of suspicious activity calls, non injury accidents, speeding complaints, fights reported that had to be broken up, and 4-wheeler complaints through town. If you need to reach the police department on suspicious activity call 320-616-5570.

Royalton High School has been named one of 25 finalist schools nationwide to receive a $25,000 prize through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program, a nationwide competition celebrating the power of high school football to bring communities together. This $25,000 grant can help the school make any needed upgrades to their equipment or facilities, and they are the only finalist from Minnesota. The school also earned a $5,000 “5K Friday” award this past week, bringing their total winnings to $30,000. Jamie Morford, Head Football Coach, shared his excitement about the funding, saying: “We are incredibly thrilled to have been selected as one of the top 25 T-Mobile Friday night 5G lights finalists. Reaching this milestone is an extraordinary honor, and the prospect of winning a field upgrade is simply beyond words. There is no more fitting way to honor Coach Lanners than to see the field he dedicated his time and effort to transforming into a top-notch facility.” Royalton joins a group of high schools nationwide recognized for school spirit, creativity, and community support. The school will be recognized at a special Friday night celebration featuring games, giveaways, and free concessions for attendees - all hosted by T-Mobile on October 10th at 7pm during the home football game in Royalton. Royalton is now one step closer to the grand prize, which along with a $1 million field upgrade, will receive a renovated weight room from Gronk Fitness, a consultation with stadium experience experts, an all-expenses-paid trip to the SEC Championship Game for 16 school representatives and a tailgate party revealing the finalized upgrades in 2026. 2,100 schools entered the contest - making this a true standout win. Community voting determines which school wins the grand prize - it is open today through Oct. 24 - and supporters can vote once per day during that time period. The more daily votes, the higher the chance of winning the grand prize, which will be announced on October 30. This is the voting page specific to Royalton High School: Vote for Royalton.
Pierz Healy High School has announced their The Veterans  Day Program will be on November 11th and will start at 9:30am in the MAC Gym. The Public is invited.
 

Thursday, September 25, 2025

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 9-23-2025 at approximately 4:24 pm, their office received a report of a motorcycle accident east of Highway 10 on Azalea Road, approximately one mile...

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office formally recognized members of the Sheriff's Office and the Little Falls Police Department for their swift and professional response to a life-threatening incident that occurred...

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 9-20-2025 at approximately 6:51 pm, their office received a report of an ATV accident on Grouse Road, approximately four miles north of...

Monday, September 22, 2025

A 42-year-old St. Cloud man died in a single-vehicle crash in Sherburne County Thursday. Scott Kampa was on 17th Street Southeast when he lost control of his vehicle and drove off...