NR and partners are implementing next drought response steps With 52 percent of Minnesota now experiencing severe drought and 4 percent in extreme drought, the state has entered the drought warning phase. With this designation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and others are taking additional steps. Current drought information, including details on areas … [Read more...] about Minnesota enters drought warning phase
Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force
Commander Jay Salzer advised that on July 16th, 2021, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force conducted a search warrant in the 300 block of Park Meadows Drive, in the city of Waite Park, Mn. Several months ago, investigators from the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force received information that a Jacob William Curtis Peterson, 31 years old, from … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force
Upsala City • July 6, 2021
Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson at 7:00 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was said. On roll call members present were Mayor Rollie Johnson, Crystal Benson, Brian Lange, and Mitch Lange; Absent: Lana Bartells. Staff present: First Response Vice President Andrea Douvier, Public Works Director … [Read more...] about Upsala City • July 6, 2021
Hometown News July 15, 2021
Accidental Firearm Discharge with Injuries in Melrose Township
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





