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