Local Interest

Access ramp closed to westbound I-94 ST CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists to encounter delays through fall 2019, as crews construct two new access loops at the Interstate 94/Highway 23 interchange south of Waite Park, Stearns County. The Highway 23 to westbound I-94 ramp closed Monday, Aug. 5, in order to construct a new loop access from westbound I-94 to westbound Highway 23. … [Read more...] about Plan for delays as crews improve access at the Interstate 94/Highway 23 interchange in Waite Park

July 27, 2019 - Smoldering cow manure and hay are believed to be the cause of building fire. Victor Legatt, 62, of St. Stephen was stacking cow manure in a building when it began to smolder. Round bales of grass hay from last year were also in this building. Mr. Legatt believes the hay helped the smoldering of the manure and started the fire. No animals or other equipment … [Read more...] about St. Stephen Building Fire

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 7-23-2019 at approximately 7:19 pm, their office received a report of a residential burglary approximately ½ mile west of Cushing, MN on 260th Street. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the burglary was interrupted by a neighbor around 10:30-11:00 am on 7-23-2019. The suspect is described as a white male, 25-35 years old, … [Read more...] about Burglary near Cushing – July 23, 2019

BAXTER, Minn. –The first new segment of Highway 27 in downtown Little Falls will open to all users east of the Mississippi River bridge to First Street E, including all sidewalks to businesses, after 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, reports the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Here’s what to expect: Highway 27 will open between Front Street SE and First Street E after 7 … [Read more...] about First new Highway 27 segment opens in Little Falls

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 7-22-2019 at approximately 11:12 am, their office received a call of a possible sexual assault that took place near the city of Royalton, MN. According to the Sheriff’s Office a 39-year-old female from Sartell, MN met with an officer from the Royalton Police Department and stated she was sexually assaulted. During the … [Read more...] about Sexual Assault near the city of Royalton