Dairy Princess, Ambassador Candidates Sought

The American Dairy Association of Todd County is seeking candidates to participate in this year’s dairy princess and ambassador program. Dairy princesses and ambassadors serve as goodwill ambassadors for the dairy industry through appearances around Todd County that help explain dairy farmers’ passion for taking care of their animals and land while providing nutritious food for people locally and throughout the world. Todd County princess contest will be held March 25.

A princess candidate must be high school graduate by July 1, 2023 and not yet 24 years old by July 1, 2023. An ambassador candidate must be in 9th grade this year up to 24 years old. A candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. She or her parents must be actively engaged in the production of milk for sale to a licensed plant during the current year. A candidate also qualifies if she or her parents are employed on a dairy farm in a dairy-related capacity, or if a sibling has taken over the home farm. Additionally, she would qualify if her or her family custom raise animals that will produce milk or lease animals in exchange for work on that farm.

The dairy princess program is sponsored by the county’s dairy farmers in conjunction with

Stearns Co. Sheriff’s Office

Crash: January 25, 2023: At 8:00 a.m. received several calls from passersbys reporting a “bad crash” on County Road 13 north of Melrose. Callers also relayed that it was a head-on crash, and the drivers were injured. The center also received a crash notification via an automated cell phone call, as well as the Subaru Crash Detection Center calling our communications center. Reagan Mueller, 18, of Melrose, was headed southbound on Co. Rd. 13 driving a Nissan Versa. The road surface in this area was slippery and she lost control of her vehicle. Christopher Zimmer, 44, of Melrose, was headed northbound on Co. Rd. 13 at that time driving a Subaru Outback and was struck by Mueller’s Nissan. The Subaru continued into the ditch and rolled over. The impact was of such force that the entire engine and surrounding body of the Nissan were dislodged. Melrose Police Department Officers were the first to arrive on scene, followed by Deputy Scott Romstad. Zimmer was injured, but was assisted out of his rolled over car by officers and others on scene. The Melrose Fire Department and Melrose Ambulance service also responded to the scene. Both Zimmer and Mueller were transported to CentraCare Hospital-Melrose for treatment of their injuries.

Throughout Stearns County, from the Jan. 25-27th, there were 26 crashes and 19 vehicles in the ditch. This does not include St. Cloud calls, or calls that the Minnesota State Patrol responded to. Another reminder from Mother Nature to always be mindful of the changing road conditions and to modify your travel times and speeds if you have to travel.

Fire: February 3, 2023: At approx. 4:45 p.m. received a call reporting a house fire at the address 30765 Co. Rd. 41 in Farming Twp. An off-duty firefighter passing by reported seeing smoke coming from the residence. He knocked on doors and tried to alert any potential occupants.

A Stearns County Deputy arrived on scene and together they checked the house further for any occupants and were able to determine it was unoccupied. The homeowner’s Brandon Cruz (38) and Heather Cruz (37) of Farming Twp. arrived home after being notified of the house fire. They advised firefighters and law enforcement that there were a couple of dogs inside. The dogs were later found deceased in the basement of the house. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Albany Fire Department, Avon Fire Department, St. Martin Fire Department and Melrose Ambulance Service.

Midwest Dairy’s Minnesota division and the dairy check off. Serving as a county dairy princess is also the first step toward potentially becoming Princess Kay of the Milky Way. Ten finalists will be selected to complete for the Princess Kay title in August.

At all levels of competition, contestants are judged on their communication skills, personality, enthusiasm for dairy promotion and general knowledge of the dairy industry.

For complete rules and application form please contact Shirley Hulinsky at 320-815-2500 or 33624 170th St., Burtrum, MN 56318.

Morrison Co. Sheriff’s Office

February 11, 2023: At approx. 6:57 p.m., Morrison County Jail staff were alerted of an unresponsive inmate in a housing unit. Correctional officers immediately responded to the cell block and discovered an unresponsive inmate. Staff called for backup and Morrison County Deputies, Little Falls Police Department Officers, Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service personnel and a nurse from St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, arrived on scene and assisted correctional officers with lifesaving efforts, to include administering Narcan. Upon working on the first inmate that was unresponsive, other inmates in the same housing unit began showing signs of a potential overdose. In total, 6 inmates showed signs of overdosing and 5 were treated with Narcan. All 6 male inmates in the same housing unit were transported to St. Gabriel’s Hospital for treatment and monitoring. After being evaluated at the hospital, the 6 inmates were cleared and released back to the Morrison County Jail.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections has been notified of this incident. An investigation is being conducted by the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Little Falls Police Department. Sheriff Larsen states that he is proud of everyone’s collaborative efforts, for their quick response and lifesaving actions, which ultimately saved the lives of 6 inmates.

This case remains an active investigation and no further information will be released at this time.

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Little Falls Police Department, St. Gabriel’s Hospital Staff, Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service, and the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office.

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Brian’s Painting

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WANTED TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples: also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664. SC-odB

WANTED: Family looking for a dairy farm in Minnesota. Call 320-360-6589, if no answer, leave a message. 2/23

FOR SALE: 1997 Ford pickup, 2 wheel drive, needs work, $1000. Call 320-2675632. RB-ftn

FOR SALE: StrikeMaster ice auger, Lazer 224, 8 inch auger, 2.0 hp, $85. Call 320-2563567.

FOR SALE: Dining room table with two leaves and six chairs, $225. Call 320-2559519. 3/2

FOR SALE: Matching China cabinet and hutch, $350. Call 320-255-9519. 3/2

FOR SALE: Bedroom set, $250. Call 320255-9519. 3/2

FOR SALE: Floe 4000# hydraulic boat lift, 110" wide with 22' canopy, many extras. Call 320-583-4939.

FOR SALE: Hand embroidered dish towels. Call 320-250-7001.

FOR SALE: Garmin Livescope setup with custom shuttle that fits in 7 gal. bucket, $2,200 OBO. Call 320-583-4939.

FOR SALE: Floe V2000 electric boat lift with canopy/cover/battery tray/rod holders/ remote, excellent cond., $3,500. Grey Eagle 612-709-8918. 3/2

FOR SALE: Primed brass & bullets for 44 Mag. Call 320-260-4551.

FOR SALE: 2 Vicks filter free cool mist humidifiers, 1.2 gal., $10. Call 320-573-2340.

Melrose Township Notice Of Election And Annual Meeting

Notice is hereby given to qualified voters that the Annual Township Election and Meeting will be held at the Town Hall, 41248 County Road 13, Melrose, MN on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The election polls will be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the purpose of electing:

-One Supervisor, seat 3, for the term of 3 years

-One Town Clerk for the term of 2 years

The Annual Meeting will begin at 8:15 p.m. after the polls close.

The Board of Canvass will convene following the Annual Meeting to certify the official election results.

In the event of inclement weather, the election and Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the above time and location.

The Town Hall will be open on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for absentee voting.

Cecilia Tylutki, Melrose Township Clerk • 320-256-7173

End of Life Decisions from a Catholic Perspective

A FREE workshop for everyone sponsored by Catholic United Financial. February 28th at 7 pm, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Upsala, MN Gregory Gall will talk about financial decisions involved with the end of life, including probate, asset protection, wills, trust and more. Fr. David Grundman will address end-of-life questions and the importance of a having a health directive.