9-year-old girl seriously injured in ATV rollover incident. Ava Smith, age 11, of Melrose, was driving a 2007 Polaris Ranger ATV owned by Nicholas and Gwen Shaw of Freeport. Ava was driving the ATV on the property’s driveway when she attempted to maneuver a curve and lost control of the ATV. Her passenger, Eve Shaw, age 9, of Freeport, who was not wearing a seat belt, flew … [Read more...] about Stearns County – ATV Accident with Injuries
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Stearns County – Crash with Injuries
Driver of Jeep runs stop sign causing crash. Lorene Meyer, 52, of Melrose was driving her 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on County Road 176 and failed to stop for the posted stop sign at County Road 11. The Jeep struck a northbound 2014 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Jason Arnzen, 36, of Melrose. Lorene and her front seat passenger, Thomas Meyer, 53, of Melrose, were … [Read more...] about Stearns County – Crash with Injuries
Open houses set June 17 and 19 for roadwork projects that begin soon on Highway 4 and Highway 55 in Stearns/Kandiyohi counties
Both projects require detours Area residents, businesses and those who travel on Highway 4 and Highway 55 through Stearns and Kandiyohi counties, are invited to attend one of two construction open houses for projects, with detours that begin soon. The first public open house will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 17, at Meire Grove City Hall 50 Highway 4, … [Read more...] about Open houses set June 17 and 19 for roadwork projects that begin soon on Highway 4 and Highway 55 in Stearns/Kandiyohi counties
Highway 27 closes, work extends to the west side of Little Falls June 13
Those navigating through Little Falls will notice changes to the Highway 27 work zone and detour as crews begin work on the west side Thursday, June 13. Here’s what to expect: · Highway 27 will close west of the Mississippi River bridge between Paul Larson Memorial Drive and Eighth Street W until late September. Detour uses Morrison County Road 214 and Paul Larson … [Read more...] about Highway 27 closes, work extends to the west side of Little Falls June 13
Stearns County Crash with Injuries
ATV driver injured after colliding with field roller. John Hellermann, 67, and Dylan Hellermann, 24, both of Melrose, were northbound on County Road 17 in their CAN-AM side-by-side ATV. A black Ford pickup truck pulling a field roller passed the ATV on the left. John attempted to make a left-hand turn into a field approach when he struck the field roller. John fell out of … [Read more...] about Stearns County Crash with Injuries