July 29 through September 3 Those who travel on Interstate 94 between Highway 71 in Sauk Centre and Highway 238 in Albany will encounter work crews, heavy equipment, slow traffic and delays while segments of the road are reduced to a single lane beginning Wednesday, July 29. The lane closures will occur from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. All lanes to reopen by … [Read more...] about Plan for weekday lane closures, delays on I-94 Sauk Centre to Albany
Avon man hits deer while riding his motorcycle.
On July 20, 2020 at 8:24 p.m., Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the intersection of Pelican Lake Road and 360th Street in Avon Township for a motorcycle versus deer crash. Brad Becker, 61, of Avon, was driving his 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on Pelican Lake Road when he struck a deer in the roadway. Mr. Becker was able to call 911 to report the … [Read more...] about Avon man hits deer while riding his motorcycle.
Joseph “Joey” Block
Joseph “Joey” Block, 43-year-old resident of Swanville, MN died on Friday, July 17 at his home with his parents by his side. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 22 at 11 AM at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. A visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 21 and from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the service on Wednesday at Emblom … [Read more...] about Joseph “Joey” Block
Edward M. Job
Edward M. Job, age 88 of Freeport, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home in Freeport, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 21 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Dan Walz officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Albany American … [Read more...] about Edward M. Job
Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force
Commander Jay Salzer advised that on July 16, 2020, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 5000 block of 17th Avenue Northeast, City of Foley, County of Benton. Investigators learned through numerous sources including citizen tips and other investigation techniques, that an individual at that address, was … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force




