fire Dry conditions the last two weeks of April have contributed to several wildfires in northwestern Minnesota. The Department of Natural Resources warns of an outlook for similar conditions into May, increasing the potential for higher wildfire activity in the region. Everyone can do their prevention part by following current burning restrictions and being safe with … [Read more...] about Fire danger increasing with drier conditions
Spring load restrictions end in central, north-central and north frost zones; Full-summer overweight permits start in south frost zone
MnDOT will end spring load restrictions in the central frost zone Monday, May 4, and for the north-central and north frost zones Friday, May 8. Full-summer overweight permits will start in the south frost zone Monday, May 4. Spring load restrictions have already ended in the metro, southeast and south frost zones. Full-summer overweight permits are already available … [Read more...] about Spring load restrictions end in central, north-central and north frost zones; Full-summer overweight permits start in south frost zone
Hometown News April 30, 2020
Denise Kircher
Denise Kircher, 41, of Browerville, passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer on April 13, 2020. She was born April 17, 1978, in Bertha to Dennis & Jean (Myers) Kircher. Denise graduated from Long Prairie High School in 1996. She worked at Dans Prize for several years until her illness prevented her from working. Denise was a loving mother who was always … [Read more...] about Denise Kircher
Lowell R. Hanson
Lowell R. Hanson, age 83, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2020 at his home. He was born October 26, 1936 in Little Falls to Walter C. and Mildred J. (Dicks) Hanson. He graduated from Upsala High School in 1954. He married Rushie Irene Halbert on September 9, 1962 in California and they had two sons. They were married 33 years until she passed in 1996. He loved his family very … [Read more...] about Lowell R. Hanson