Morrison County News

The Washington County attorney is about to try two high-profile murder cases, including a controversial one in Little Falls.

The end result was a collaboration of numerous individuals and agencies to create a buffer of vegetation to stabilize the banks of the Long Prairie River as it flows through the Morrison County city.

Motorists and passengers are reminded to buckle up this spring as extra "click it or ticket" seat belt patrols take to the roads statewide May 20 through June 2. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office is among nearly 400 Minnesota agencies increasing patrols to encourage motorists to buckle up.

The Crow Wing Power Community Trust Board donated $52,825 to local community programs during their second quarter meeting held in April.

A driver and passenger were injured when the disabled all-terrain vehicle they were riding flipped and ejected them Sunday night.

A pilot and a passenger received minor injuries Thursday when the private aircraft they were in crashed at the Little Falls Morrison County Airport, Little Falls Police Chief Greg Schirmers reported.

A Minnesota man accused of killing two teenagers who broke into his home last year has been indicted on first-degree murder charges, prosecutors announced Thursday.

A Morrison County Grand Jury on Thursday indicted a 64-year-old Little Falls man on two counts of first-degree premeditated murder in alleged Thanksgiving Day shooting deaths of two teenagers .