Hometown News

On July 10, 2021 at approximately 2:43 PM, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accidental firearm discharge on the 36000 block of County Road 171 in Melrose Township. Deputies spoke with several witnesses who were at a family gathering where several people were partaking in clay pigeon shooting. A juvenile had finished shooting and was unloading a 20-gauge … [Read more...] about Accidental Firearm Discharge with Injuries in Melrose Township

To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is activating additional burning restrictions beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, July 13 for the eastern portion of Roseau County and all of Beltrami, Cook, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, and St. Louis counties, within state jurisdiction. Burning restrictions remain in … [Read more...] about Burning restrictions expand in northern Minnesota

ST. CLOUD, Minn.—Sherburne County will reconstruct two Reduced Conflict Intersections (RCIs), also known as J-turns or R-cuts, on Highway 169 at County Road 19 and County Road 25, south of Zimmerman beginning Monday, July 12. In RCIs, drivers always make a right turn followed by a U-turn. This reduces potential conflict points and improves safety. These intersections … [Read more...] about Sherburne County improves access, safety at two intersections along Highway 169 south of Zimmerman

Motorists who travel on Highway 4 through Meire Grove, Stearns County, should plan for some delays as a four-month detour begins Monday, July 12. Highway 4 will close to through traffic between Stearns County Road 29, north of Meire Grove and 345th Street, south of Meire Grove. Motorists will follow a signed detour along I-94 through Melrose, Highway 237 and Stearns County … [Read more...] about Highway 4 detour begins July 12 in Stearns County

On Friday, July 16th, 2021 from 3-6pm Todd County Health & Human Services will be hosting a public health clinic at the Todd County Fair. Staff will be offering dental varnishing to any child. Fluoride varnish is a dental treatment that can help prevent tooth decay, slow it down, or stop it from getting worse. Fluoride varnish is made with fluoride, a mineral that can … [Read more...] about Todd County Fair- Public Health Clinic