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Morrison County Sheriff’s Office – Accident

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The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 7-1-2019 at approximately 11:28 am, their office received a report of a one vehicle accident on 210th Avenue, near 63rd Street, approximately 5 miles northeast of Royalton, in Bellevue Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 16-year-old Alyssa Ratke of Royalton, MN was traveling south on 210th Avenue when her vehicle … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office – Accident

Traveling for the July 4 holiday? MnDOT urges motorists to use caution in work zones

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation encourages motorists to plan ahead before traveling over the July 4 holiday and use extra care while driving through work zones. There are more than 200 highway construction projects being worked on across Minnesota this year to help maintain the state’s roads and bridges and improve safety for motorists. MnDOT … [Read more...] about Traveling for the July 4 holiday? MnDOT urges motorists to use caution in work zones

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