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Aquatic invasive species prevention enhanced by watercraft registration increase

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Measure going into effect Monday is broadly supported by boating and lake groups A broadly-supported measure going into effect Monday, July 1, will significantly enhance aquatic invasive species prevention and management in Minnesota. The increase in the aquatic invasive species watercraft surcharge on the three-year watercraft registration is increasing from $5 to … [Read more...] about Aquatic invasive species prevention enhanced by watercraft registration increase

Morrison County Burglary – Loven’s Auto, Swanville

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received a report of a business burglary at Loven’s Auto in the city of Swanville, MN. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the person captured on surveillance broke into the business around 2:45am on 6-27-2019. They gained entrance through a window on the west side of the building. The person is believed to be wearing a light-colored mask as well as a light-colored shirt which … [Read more...] about Morrison County Burglary – Loven’s Auto, Swanville

Highway 55 work, detour begins near Paynesville July 8

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ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Work begins July 8 on seven miles of Highway 55 from one mile west of Regal to the east limits of Paynesville, in Kandiyohi and Stearns counties. The Highway 55 project will resurface nine miles of road, re-deck and improve the bridge over the Canadian Pacific Railway line in Paynesville, extend concrete median near Lake Avenue in Paynesville and upgrade … [Read more...] about Highway 55 work, detour begins near Paynesville July 8

Morrison County Sheriff’s Office – Burglary in Upsala

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The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 6-24-2019 at approximately 7:29 am, their office received a report of a business burglary at the Centra Sota Coop in the city of Upsala, MN. According to the Sheriff’s Office, sometime over the weekend the door on the north end of the business was pried open and the suspect(s) made entry inside the building. Some cash, … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office – Burglary in Upsala