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Spring load restrictions start for south, southeast, metro, central frost zones

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Winter load increases will end Thursday, March 14 and spring load restrictions will start Friday, March 15 on highways in the south, southeast, metro and central frost zones, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The frost zones can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. Road restriction maps showing locations of weight-restricted routes … [Read more...] about Spring load restrictions start for south, southeast, metro, central frost zones

Barn Fire

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On March 13, 2019 at approximately 4:17 a.m., the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received multiple calls about a barn on fire and fully engulfed. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, Holdingford Fire and Gold Cross Ambulance were dispatched to 41828 County Road 3 which is a few miles east of the City of Holdingford. St. Stephen Fire assisted with … [Read more...] about Barn Fire

Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force

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Commander Jay Salzer advised that the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force started an investigation in January of this year reference a group of individuals in the St. Cloud area distributing large amounts of Methamphetamine. Through the investigation, Investigators identified Armondo NMN Gonzales, 58, of Texas, and Maria Luisa Placencia, 68, also from Texas. … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force

Anglers need to take action ahead of fish-house removal deadline Record snowfall has created tough conditions on many lakes

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The first deadline for anglers to remove their fish houses from inland waters is the end of the day Monday, March 4, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The agency urges anglers who haven’t yet removed their shelters to make plans now to ensure they meet the deadline. “Anglers are responsible for removing their shelters by the deadline, so they … [Read more...] about Anglers need to take action ahead of fish-house removal deadline Record snowfall has created tough conditions on many lakes