Local Interest

On August 8, 2018 officers from the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force, went to 6901 170 Ave, Bellevue Township, in Morrison County as part of an investigation into the distribution of controlled substances. While officers were at the above location a vehicle occupied by individuals associated with the address slowed down near the driveway and then … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force

Annual races expected to draw more than 100,000, local roads closed due to construction BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists should plan for heavy traffic volumes and congestion on Highway 371 and other Brainerd Lakes Area roads Thursday, Aug. 16, through Sunday, Aug. 19. With some local roads closed for construction, and more than 100,000 visitors expected to attend the 37th annual … [Read more...] about Expect increased congestion on Brainerd Lakes Area roadways Aug. 16–19

Upsala Minnesota Heritage Day Parade August 11, 2018 | Hometown News http://www.hometownnews.biz … [Read more...] about Upsala Minnesota Heritage Day Parade August 11, 2018 | Hometown News

On August 1, 2018 at 5:07 p.m. the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting a man pinned under a semi-truck. The incident happened at the address of 15326 Kramer Road in Luxemburg Township, about three miles northwest of Watkins. Watkins Fire Department, Watkins Ambulance, and Life Link Air Ambulance were dispatched to the scene. … [Read more...] about Accidental Death

GE UMC Lay Leader Bishop Bruce Ough of the Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church has appointed the Reverend David Christenson as pastor of the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church and Peace United Church of Long Prairie, and acting on the behalf of the congregation the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee has confirmed the Bishop’s intention. Rev. … [Read more...] about Rev. Dave Christenson to serve Grey Eagle UMC and Peace United of Long Prairie