Local Interest

Over the weekend, CentraCare tested all residents and employees of long-term care facilities for coronavirus (COVID-19) to ensure we are protecting those who are most vulnerable to this disease. Testing was done for all residents and employees, even if symptoms of COVID-19 are not present. CentraCare is also committed to ongoing asymptomatic testing at our congregate … [Read more...] about CentraCare Completes Asymptomatic Testing For All Residents, Employees At Long-Term Care Facilities

Sauk Centre man injured after ATV rollover. At 7:29 this morning, Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an ATV accident with injuries at 40679 County Road 183 in Ashley Township. David Walter, 52, of Sauk Centre, was operating his 2006 Polaris Ranger 4x4 to escort cattle that escaped from the pasture. One of the cows moved in front of the ATV and Mr. Walter … [Read more...] about ATV Accident with Injuries

On Wednesday, May 13th, Governor Walz extended the emergency order related to COVID and opened several avenues for local businesses and changed the Stay at Home theme to a Stay Safe effort. When the new order takes effect on Monday, May 18th, salons, spas, bars or restaurants are still not allowed to open. A plan for these businesses should be provided by May 20th to possibly … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Office Response Plan to Governor’s Orders

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will start issuing full-summer overweight permits in the central frost zone Monday, May 18, and in the north-central and north frost zones Thursday, May 21, 2020. Full-summer overweight permits are already available in the metro, southeast and south frost zones. The frost zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT … [Read more...] about Full-summer overweight permits start in the central, north-central and north frost zones

Great River Regional Library buildings may be closed, but the library continues to offer services! Great River Regional Library now offers curbside service, so you can continue borrowing from your local library. Request the items that you want to borrow, then when your request is ready you can come to your library to pick them up. To request an item (book, movie, CD, or … [Read more...] about Great River Regional Library Offers Curbside Service