Local Interest

Conditions ripe for wildfire The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds people that a Red Flag Warning has been issued today by the National Weather Service. The warning means the area is experiencing critical weather conditions ideal for wildfire and includes the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Brown, Carlton, Carver, … [Read more...] about Dry, windy conditions prompt Red Flag Warning for most of the state

On Saturday, April 28th a City of St. Joseph Police officer attempted to stop a car for an equipment violation. The car was slow to pull over but eventually stopped on Leaf Road and County Road 2 just west of St. Joseph. Upon stopping, the driver, later identified as Michael Henry, age 39, fled the stop on foot and headed west. Stearns County Sheriff Deputies along with … [Read more...] about Missing Person/Death Investigation

ST CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists who travel both directions of Interstate 94 between Monticello and Clearwater should be prepared to slow down or stop while segments of the road are reduced to a single lane during non-rush hours beginning Thursday, April 26. The closures will continue through mid-June while crews grind rough pavement to improve the ride along 14 miles of the … [Read more...] about Interstate 94 Monticello to Clearwater lanes close during non-rush hours beginning April 26

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists who travel Highway 15/Main Street S in Kimball will encounter delays and a detour as the road is closed between Willow Creek Road and Linden Avenue W after 6 a.m. Monday, April 30. The closures are needed while crews repair the railroad crossing located just south of Linden Avenue. Motorists may follow the signed detour along Highway 55, County … [Read more...] about Highway 15 in Kimball closes April 30

On April 19, 2018 the Central MN Violent Offender Task Force executed search warrants at 34178 County 104, Swanville, MN (Todd County) and 25 5th St, Swanville, MN (Morrison County). As a result of the search warrants three individuals were arrested. Those arrested are: Scott Anthony Johnson, 34, Swanville MN 2nd Degree Sale Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine 5th … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force