The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 4-22-2026 at approximately 3:23 pm, their office responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a tractor at the intersection of Cable Road and 110th Avenue, approximately two miles southwest of Little Falls, MN in Swan River Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 48-year-old James Pendroy of Sauk Rapids, was … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office
Local Interest
Stearns County: House Fire
On April 21, 2026, at approximately 3:22 PM, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Stephen Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire at the address of 39070 County Road 1 in Le Sauk Township, which is approximately a mile north of the City of Sartell. When deputies arrived on scene the house was fully engulfed. The home is believed to be a total loss. … [Read more...] about Stearns County: House Fire
Red Flag Warning extends to 27 additional counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for an additional 27 counties in Minnesota effective today, April 22, until 8 p.m., due to extreme fire risk conditions. Additional counties include Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carver, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Freeborn, Grant, Hubbard, Itasca, Le Sueur, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Rice, Scott, … [Read more...] about Red Flag Warning extends to 27 additional counties
Severe Weather Awareness Week April 13-17 ** Statewide Tornado Drill Day is Thursday, April 16th **
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 **
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
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