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Pine Grove Zoo, the second oldest in Minnesota
May 13 2024This is the first of three articles about the Pine Grove Zoo in Little Falls. Next: Pine Grove Zoo takes great measures to improve animal welfare.Founded in 1913, the Pine Grove Zoo in Little Falls is the second oldest zoo in Minnesota. The oldest zoo is Como Zoo in St...
The City of Little Falls will be receiving more than $600,000 from a Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program grant designed fund railroad crossing improvement project projects throughout Minnesota.The $613,600 grant is one of 11 projects funded by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. In all, $9.6 million was awarded to the...
Jana Festler has been a longtime financial advisor with Edwards Jones.But Festler says her most important job is being a good mom to her twin daughters.That dedication to being a good mom is directly related to why Festler is a dedicated volunteer- and now the Little Falls Area Chamber of...
The Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism held its annual meeting on Thursday, May 2 at The Falls Ballroom to recognize local businesses and individuals within the city. This year’s theme was “A Night in Vegas” and attendees were encouraged to dress to the nines in glitz and...
Being named “Small Business of the Year” by the Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism means tremendously to those working at Brenda’s Seasonal Specialties in Little Falls. Nevertheless, said owner Brenda Vaverek, it was also a complete shock. “There are so many different businesses that do similar to...
The Morrison County Board of Commissioners heard a request at its Tuesday, April 23 meeting to support a local internet service provider’s grant applications aimed at expanding high-speed fiber optic networks to underserved areas of the county.County Administrator Matt LeBlanc presented information on grants available through the State Border to...
As residents at Upsala Senior Living can’t always make it to the local library, the Friends of the Upsala Public Library decided to bring the world of books to them. A library was set up at the assisted living facility, March 21. It is something the reading residents have enjoyed...
With a friendly smile, Carmen Ortiz, 77, is often seen greeting visitors at the local gallery, Great River Arts in historic downtown Little Falls. Originally from Puerto Rico, she has made the city by the Mississippi River her home.Looking back, Ortiz said she moved to Little Falls in 2005. Initially,...
Swanville students are preparing to perform their spring play, The Dummest Play Ever written by Brian D. Taylor.This comedy presents a variety of scenes that are sure to bring smiles to audience members’ faces. The joy and frivolity may even make them shake their heads. Don’t miss this fun evening...
ALLETE, Inc. has been named an Honor Roll company of Special Distinction in an annual report on gender diversity in the executive ranks and on the boards of directors of the largest publicly traded companies in Minnesota.St. Catherine University conducts the research each year and the resulting report, called “The...
Central Lakes College showed its support for the military last week, where they signed a Statement of Support through the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, or ESGR.The Statement of Support program is the cornerstone of ESGR’s effort to gain and maintain employer support for the National Guard and...
Motorists who travel on Highway 10 through Little Falls will encounter lane closures and delays as roadwork begins Monday, April 22.The Minnesota Department of Transportation is replacing guardrails, re-establishing gravel shoulders, and resurfacing both directions of mainline, shoulders, and accesses to and from Highway 10 between east of Little Falls...
BRAINERD — The North Central Small Business Development Center and the Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corp. announced the launch of a comprehensive QuickBooks training series designed to empower businesses with efficient financial management solutions.QuickBooks Across the County is designed to provide accessible, hands-on coaching directly in the community.The series...
Several local municipalities are among the 253 wastewater treatment plants recognized by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for outstanding operations in 2023.Operations in Brainerd, Breezy Point, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes, Crosby, Cass Lake, Hackensack, Little Falls, Staples, Wadena and Aitkin made the list.To receive this recognition, facilities must demonstrate consistent compliance...
Plans for Upsala’s school capital improvement project are moving right along in anticipation of summer. Recently, some changes were required to the design and the process which resulted in savings for the district.“We switched the brand of boilers in order to add an LP backup system instead of a fuel...
Fishing: It's as Minnesotan as Honeycrisp apple pie.That's why the executive director of Little Falls' Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame appeared before the House Legacy Finance Committee Friday, making the case to help fund operations she said serve as not only "a cultural institution," but also a "vital pillar...
Plans for Upsala’s school capital improvement project are moving right along in anticipation of summer. Recently, some changes were required to the design and the process which resulted in savings for the district.“We switched the brand of boilers in order to add an LP backup system instead of a fuel...
International Process Plants (IPP), a global leader in the acquisition and sale of process plants and equipment, is pleased to announce its acquisition of the 22-million-gallons-per-year Superbrewed Food fermentation plant in Little Falls, Minnesota.The transaction closed March 27, 2024. Terms were not disclosed.The acquisition marks a significant milestone for IPP...
$7.34M ‘Fourth Street NE’ project ordered
Apr 8 2024The Little Falls City Council ordered a $7.67 million street project on the city’s northeast side following a public hearing on Monday, April 1.The City is identifying the work as the Fourth Street NE project, but the project also encompasses work on Fifth Street NE, Second Avenue NE, and Fourth...
$7.34M ‘Fourth Street NE’ project ordered
Apr 8 2024The Little Falls City Council ordered a $7.67 million street project on the city’s northeast side following a public hearing on Monday, April 1.The City is identifying the work as the Fourth Street NE project, but the project also encompasses work on Fifth Street NE, Second Avenue NE, and Fourth...
Little Flyers Child Care takes off
Mar 29 2024More than 30 people braved the cold and snowy weather conditions to attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the Little Flyers Child Care Center, Monday, March 25.Recapitulating how the project began, Superintendent Greg Johnson gave a shoutout to City Administrator Jon Radermacher and Mayor Greg Zylka for their ability to look...
Randall cleans up Veterans Park
Mar 29 2024Due to not much snowfall this winter, Randall city staff have had more time for work outside snow plowing. This includes cleaning up the city’s Veterans Park to ensure it stays a pleasant place and a respectful sign of appreciation for its veterans.At the Wednesday, March 20 Randall City Council...
On Dec. 29, 2023, Pierz lost its city administrator, Bob Otremba, who had held the position since July 2019 and had held various positions as a city employee for Pierz since March 2000. Otremba resigned from the position in order to pursue other opportunities.Nearly two months later, the city found...
USDA now accepting farm loan payments online
Mar 29 2024The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that most farm loan borrowers are now able to make payments to their direct loans online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov. Pay My Loan is part of a broader effort by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) to streamline its processes,...