🌱 Police investigate fatal train strike at Little Falls railroad crossing
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In today's newsletter:
- Police investigate fatal train strike at Little Falls railroad crossing
Also on today's calendar: Melrose vs Little Falls and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 62 and low of 42 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 36.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man, 45, fatally struck by train in Little Falls (bringmethenews.com) — A 45-year-old Little Falls man was killed Wednesday night after being struck by a train near Ninth Avenue Northwest and Lindbergh Drive Northwest, drawing a major response from local police, fire, and state agencies. Authorities have identified the victim and are continuing to investigate the circumstances, so residents may see ongoing activity near that railroad crossing. 
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Long Prairie-Grey Eagle vs Little Falls →
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Tuesday October 6
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No Mass at the Little Falls Care Center today →
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Little Falls High School Football
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St. Francis Convent – Little Falls, 116 8th Ave SE, Little Falls
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Linden Hill Historic Estate, 608 Highland Avenue, Little Falls
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🗓 Events Nearby
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County Board Meeting →
Morrison County, MN Calendar, 213 SE First Ave, Little Falls
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Burtrum Cabooze, 114 Main St W, Burtrum
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. posted a job opening for Sales & Service Representative (Bank Teller) in Little Falls. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Baxter
- Biz Buzz: Landscaping crews at work at Panera in Baxter (brainerddispatch.com)
- Baxter extends interim use permit for lumber yard (brainerddispatch.com)
- Brainerd Chamber to host CLC and SCSU presidents Oct. 29 (brainerddispatch.com)
Sartell
- After ‘bouncing around,' DeLuca discovered Sartell (thenewsleaders.com)
- SHS Homecoming Parade set for Oct. 2 (thenewsleaders.com)
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