Stearns County, M.N. – The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Steve Soyka announced that it will be starting a new jail program from the National Sheriffs’ Association, I.G.N.I.T.E. (Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education), is a nation-wide jail initiative that prepares inmates for release and makes jails safer. The launch announcement and … [Read more...] about Sheriff Soyka Unveils Innovative Rehabilitation Program, I.G.N.I.T.E., for Inmates in Stearns County Jail
MnDOT awards $81.5 million to improve statewide freight network
Fifteen projects that will improve freight mobility, safety, intermodal connections, and first and last-mile freight throughout Minnesota were selected to receive a total of $81.5 million in funding, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. These 15 projects selected are part of the third round of targeted freight funding offered through the competitive … [Read more...] about MnDOT awards $81.5 million to improve statewide freight network
Spring Burning Restrictions Set to Begin in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting the open burning of vegetative debris due to increased wildfire risk resulting from unusually warm temperatures and exceptionally dry conditions across most of Minnesota. Beginning Monday, March 18, the restrictions apply in the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, … [Read more...] about Spring Burning Restrictions Set to Begin in Minnesota
James G. “Jim” Rehkamp
James G. “Jim” Rehkamp, age 63 of Albany, passed away unexpectedly from complications of a blood infection on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 19 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating and Rev. Julius … [Read more...] about James G. “Jim” Rehkamp
Grey Eagle Township • March 4, 2024
Call to Order: Mike Rohe called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Members Present: Mary Ann Primus, Mike Rohe, Alan Roering and John Young. Erv Herdering was also present. Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Mike asked if there were additions to the agenda. Mary Ann asked to have Dennis Taylor and John Hinman added to the … [Read more...] about Grey Eagle Township • March 4, 2024