Local Interest

With hot summer weather creating stressful conditions for fish in lakes, rivers and streams across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing what people can do if they see a fish mortality event — and how they can help prevent them. “We have been seeing chronically stressful conditions this summer for fish and are receiving continued reports of fish … [Read more...] about Minnesota DNR reports heightened fish mortality during prolonged heat

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin roadwork on Highway 71 in Wadena in early August, continuing work that began earlier this summer on Highway 29. MnDOT crews will finish storm sewer and sidewalk improvements on Highway 29 through early August before shifting operations to Highway 71 between Aldrich Avenue and Franklin Avenue. Work on both highways is … [Read more...] about Wadena construction: work begins on Highway 71 in early August

The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office recently charged Ali Farah Egal and Fardous Jama Egal, who are husband and wife and residing in Mendota Heights, with seven felony counts each of filing false or fraudulent individual income tax returns. Abdirisak Abdirahman Abdulle, of Blaine, is charged with 10 felony counts of filing … [Read more...] about Metro area business associates charged with multiple tax crimes

Lake Henry area motorists are advised that construction on CSAH 32 north of Lake Henry at the intersection of Trunk Highway 4 will begin on Monday, July 13. This work is anticipated to last thru the beginning of October. The work involves culvert replacements, road realignment, paving, intersection lighting, and turf establishment. A detour will be posted. The contractor for … [Read more...] about Road Construction Near Lake Henry to begin July 13, 2026

Melrose area motorists are advised that construction on County Road 169 north of Melrose between County Road 13 and County Road 168 will begin on Monday, July 6. This work is anticipated to last thru September. The work involves bridge removal, culvert replacements, road reconstruction, paving, and turf establishment. A detour will be posted. The contractor for this project … [Read more...] about Road Construction to Begin North of Melrose July 6th