Hometown News

During this time of COVID-19 and social distancing, there may be a need to dispose of unwanted and unused medication. The following is a list of all the medication drop box locations throughout Stearns County and their accessibility: Stearns County Sheriff’s Office: Lobby, available Tuesday’s form 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kimball Police … [Read more...] about Medication Drop Box Locations

The Assembly of God church in Eagle Bend will provide their monthly food distribution event on Saturday, April 4th with registration starting at 9:00am. They are asking participants to park at Faith Lutheran Church (300 Main St W) in Eagle Bend and will stage people there. Participants are required to bring $20 cash and two plastic totes for their food ($100-200 worth of … [Read more...] about Living Bread Pantry – Eagle Bend Distribution- Saturday, April 4, 2020

The Todd County Transfer Station will remain open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, to both the public and to private haulers. The Transfer Station will be closed on Saturdays until further notice, in an effort to protect both the public and the employees, and to minimize the spread of the Coronavirus. We ask that you follow Governor Walz’ Executive Order to “Stay at … [Read more...] about Todd County Transfer Station Closed on Saturdays

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) authorizes stimulus payments to those who qualify. As a result, scammers may target Minnesotans and try to steal their personal information. Will government agencies contact me about stimulus payments? No. Government agencies, including the IRS and the Minnesota Department of Revenue, will not call, text, … [Read more...] about Be vigilant: Stimulus payment scams on the rise