Local Interest

Motorists who travel Highway 71 between Interstate 94 and Fourth Street N in Sauk Centre will encounter road crews, heavy equipment and potential delays while segments of the road are reduced to a single lane beginning Monday, June 3. The lane closures will occur from sunrise to sunset, up to seven days per week, while crews resurface the road. All lanes of Highway 71 in Sauk … [Read more...] about Highway 71 through Sauk Centre lanes close, resurfacing begins June 3

An Avon man walks away after crashing his vehicle into Lower Spunk Lake on Friday evening. Stearns County deputies responded to the crash in the 34000 block of County Road 9 in Avon Township. According to Sheriff Steve Soyka, the 2012 Chevrolet Chrysler 200 left the roadway and entered the ditch hitting an approach. The Chrysler continued through a yard hitting a raised … [Read more...] about Stearns County Car Crash

BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists who travel Highway 27 in Little Falls may encounter delays after the Highway 27 bridge spanning the Mississippi River opens, and another short segment of Highway 27 in Little Falls closes, Saturday, May 11. Motorists should plan for the following beginning Saturday, May 11: All lanes of Highway 27 between Front Street and Lindbergh Drive, including … [Read more...] about Highway 27 bridge opens, short detour east of Mississippi River in Little Falls begins May 11

Crews with the Department of Natural Resources are confident they will have the majority of DNR public water accesses ready in time for the May 11 fishing opener. “DNR crews statewide are making good progress preparing public water accesses for the upcoming fishing season,” said Nancy Stewart, the DNR’s water recreation program consultant. “Once the ice is off, they inspect … [Read more...] about DNR crews working hard to have boat ramps and docks ready by fishing opener

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation urges anglers to plan ahead and use caution while driving through highway work zones on the way to their favorite fishing spots this weekend. Motorists may encounter lane closures and detours because of transportation projects that are under way this construction season. Some areas of the state are also … [Read more...] about MnDOT urges anglers to plan ahead before heading out for fishing opener