Local Interest

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

Melrose Minnesota RiverFest Parade June 30, 2018 | Hometown News http://www.hometownnews.biz … [Read more...] about Melrose Minnesota RiverFest Parade June 30, 2018 | Hometown News

Bowlus Minnesota Fun Days Parade July 1, 2018 In The Rain | Hometown News http://www.hometownnews.biz … [Read more...] about Bowlus Minnesota Fun Days Parade July 1, 2018 In The Rain | Hometown News

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation urges motorists to plan ahead before traveling over the July 4 holiday and to use extra care while driving through highway work zones. Flooding in some areas of the state will also affect travel. AAA predicts a record 39.7 million people will travel by road over the long weekend, which starts Tuesday, July 3, and … [Read more...] about Gearing up for July 4 holiday travel? MnDOT urges motorists to use caution in work zones, flooded areas