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New DWI law goes into effect Aug. 1

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Little Alan’s Law provides consistent application of DWI laws A new law that goes into effect Aug. 1 means people convicted of driving while intoxicated – regardless of the vehicle they’re driving – will lose their driver’s license and be prohibited from operating motor vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles, motorboats and snowmobiles. The state Legislature passed the law … [Read more...] about New DWI law goes into effect Aug. 1

Stearns County Building Fire

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On July 30th, 2018, the Stearns County Communications Center received a report of a pole shed on fire at 32192 Fifth Lake Road in Albany Township. This is located about three miles southeast of Albany. The Albany, Avon and Chain of Lakes Fire Departments responded and extinguished the fire. The 30x190 pole shed is a complete loss. The cause of the fire is undetermined and is … [Read more...] about Stearns County Building Fire

Morrison County Sheriff’s Office July 13, 2018

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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