Local Interest

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that they have received several complaints of flower vases being taken from the local cemeteries. The flower vases are copper and are attached to the tombstones. These thefts have been reported from three different cemeteries around the Little Falls area and Upsala, MN. The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office July 13, 2018

BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists who travel Highway 210 west of Staples will encounter a detour and delays as the Highway 210 bridge spanning Moran Creek, just east of County Road 9, is closed beginning Monday, July 23. Motorists should follow the signed detour along Highway 10 and County Road 9, or plan their own alternate routes. All lanes of Highway 210 west of Staples will open … [Read more...] about Highway 210 near Staples closes July 23

The Sacred Heart Parish Festival Parade in Freeport, MN July 15, 2018 | Hometown News http://www.hometownnews.biz … [Read more...] about The Sacred Heart Parish Festival Parade in Freeport, MN July 15, 2018 | Hometown News

BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists who travel Highway 71 through Wadena will encounter delays and a detour as the road is closed between Highway 10 and Colfax Avenue beginning Monday, July 9. All lanes of Highway 71 in Wadena will open by 8 p.m. Friday, July 13. The closure is needed while crews remove and repair several of the Burlington Northern Sante Fe railroad crossings located … [Read more...] about Highway 71 in Wadena closes week of July 9

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. Boaters should be aware that causing excessive wakes can create … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office July 2, 2018