Local Interest

Beginning in May, Stearns County Highway Department, as part of its vegetation management program, will be scheduling some roadside vegetation work along all Stearns County highways. The unwanted brush and noxious weeds will be cut and/or treated with herbicide. This notice is to inform all property owners which have property abutting county roads of the work we have … [Read more...] about Department of Highways – 2020 Roadside Spraying

As of May 5, 2020, Todd County has 15 lab confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID‐19). Local transmission of the virus is occurring. During these difficult times residents may be struggling with their financial security, mental wellbeing and meeting their family’s needs. The following resources are available. Cash and Economic Assistance Unemployment Support: If you lose your … [Read more...] about Financial Resources for Todd County Residents

May 2, 2020 Extreme fire conditions today across much of Minnesota have resulted in the National Weather Service issuing a Red Flag Warning for the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac … [Read more...] about DNR – Red Flag Warning issued

fire Dry conditions the last two weeks of April have contributed to several wildfires in northwestern Minnesota. The Department of Natural Resources warns of an outlook for similar conditions into May, increasing the potential for higher wildfire activity in the region. Everyone can do their prevention part by following current burning restrictions and being safe with … [Read more...] about Fire danger increasing with drier conditions

MnDOT will end spring load restrictions in the central frost zone Monday, May 4, and for the north-central and north frost zones Friday, May 8. Full-summer overweight permits will start in the south frost zone Monday, May 4. Spring load restrictions have already ended in the metro, southeast and south frost zones. Full-summer overweight permits are already available … [Read more...] about Spring load restrictions end in central, north-central and north frost zones; Full-summer overweight permits start in south frost zone