The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management wants to remind everyone that Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 13-17th. On Thursday, April 16th, we will be participating in the Statewide Tornado Drills with sirens being activated at 1:45 PM and 6:45 PM. Outdoor warning sirens will sound in a simulated tornado warning. The tornado drills allow everyone in the … [Read more...] about Severe Weather Awareness Week April 13-17 ** Statewide Tornado Drill Day is Thursday, April 16th **
Local Interest
Periodic lane closures begin April 13 on I-94 between Sauk Centre and Melrose
Two-year project will repair eastbound bridges in 2026, reconstruct westbound bridges in 2027 Motorists traveling on Interstate 94 between Sauk Centre and Melrose, Stearns County, can expect periodic lane closures and delays as the Minnesota Department of Transportation begins a two-year project to update and reconstruct four bridges over the Sauk River on Monday, April … [Read more...] about Periodic lane closures begin April 13 on I-94 between Sauk Centre and Melrose
Road Construction on County Road 157, Freeport to Albany to start April 13
Albany and Freeport area motorists are advised that construction on County Road 157 from Freeport to Albany will begin on Monday, April 13. This work is anticipated to last thru October. The work involves bridge removal, culvert replacements, road reconstruction, paving, and turf establishment. Interstate I 94 will be used as the posted detour. The contractor for this project … [Read more...] about Road Construction on County Road 157, Freeport to Albany to start April 13
Fire near Paynesville
On March 28, 2026, at approximately 11:09 AM, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a possible prairie and farm field fire located at 30487 County Road 177 near Paynesville. Upon arrival, deputies observed smoke and active fire in multiple areas on both the farm field and the riverbank on the west side of the property. The fire was determined to have … [Read more...] about Fire near Paynesville
Spring burning restrictions begin in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting the open burning of vegetative debris effective tomorrow, Monday, March 30, due to increased wildfire risk resulting from warm temperatures and dry conditions in parts of central, northwest, and northeast Minnesota. The restrictions apply in the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Beltrami South, Benton, Cass, … [Read more...] about Spring burning restrictions begin in Minnesota
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