Local Interest

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

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

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

Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen is asking area boaters to operate their watercraft at slow no-wake speeds whenever possible on area lakes that have high-water levels. According to Larsen, high-water levels continue to be an issue on Shamineau Lake and Crookneck Lake in northwestern Morrison County, as well as Pine Lake in southwestern Morrison County. Boaters should be … [Read more...] about No-Wake Speeds

Fire destroys barn near St. Martin. Emergency personnel responded to a barn fire located approximately 6 miles southwest of St. Martin on Monday afternoon. Barn owner, Randall Hemmesch, 62, of Paynesville, was not home at the time of the fire. The barn contained approximately 5,000 bails of hay/straw. No cattle or animals were inside the barn. The barn is a total … [Read more...] about Barn Fire – St. Martin, MN