Local Interest

On June 10, Minnesota will move into Phase 3 of our Stay Safe Plan, which will enable more businesses to reopen and Minnesotans to return to more activities we enjoy. So many of our great and beloved Minnesota businesses have made huge sacrifices over the past few months to save lives and help us get here – yet through it all, we’ve see businesses stepping up statewide, finding … [Read more...] about Stay Safe MN, Phase 3: What this means for businesses and Minnesotans

On Sunday, May 31, 2020, deputies responded to a burglary at the Sinclair Station in Freeport. The burglary was reported at 6:08 a.m. by one of the workers, who was hiding in the store while this was occurring. The clerk arrived early and was inside prepping for the day. She said she saw a person dressed in black and wearing a mask near the front door, but didn’t initially … [Read more...] about Freeport Burglary: May 31, 2020

The Morrison County Sheriff ‘s Office reports that on 6-04-2020 at approximately 6:30 pm, their office received a report of a one-vehicle accident near the intersection of Cannon Road and 65th Avenue, approximately one mile north of Elmdale, MN in Swanville Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a 16-year-old male from Rice, MN was traveling east on Cannon Road. His … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office: Accident in Swanville Township

As of June 4, 2020, Todd County has 340 lab confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). Local transmission of the virus is occurring. On June 4, 2020, Todd County received notification of its first COVID-19 related death. The death occurred in a Todd County resident between the ages of 30-39 years, who lived in a private residence. “Our condolences go out to the family and … [Read more...] about First Todd County COVID-19 Related Death

Lightning strike believed to be cause of house fire. On June 2, 2020, at approximately 2:47 p.m., Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a house fire at 19607 County Road 40 in Farming Township. The homeowner, Daniel Fennell, 52, of Avon, was in his garage when he heard a loud bang and saw a bright flash out of an opened overhead garage door. Mr. Fennell could … [Read more...] about Stearns County: House Fire