Local Interest

A deer feeding ban remains in effect for 16 counties located in central, north-central and southeastern Minnesota, according to the Department of Natural Resources. “This time of year, we start to hear of people interested in feeding deer, especially when they see deer searching for food before plants start to green up,” said Erik Thorson, acting big game program leader with … [Read more...] about Deer feeding bans continue in 16 Minnesota counties

ST CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists who travel westbound Interstate 94 through Avon may encounter heavy equipment and occasional slow traffic while crews remove trees from right of way north of the roadway. The tree clearing will take up to five days to complete. The work is the first part of a project that will construct a 3,400 foot long noise barrier within State right-of-way. … [Read more...] about Tree removal along Interstate 94 in Avon begins March 19

Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen reports that on 03-14-2018 at approximately 7:44 am, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two-vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of 213th Street and 175th Avenue, located two miles east of Hwy 371, north of Little Falls. Deputies responded to the scene and determined that a GMC Sierra truck was driven by Nickolas … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 3-10-2018 at approximately 5:47 p.m., a Morrison County Deputy was patrolling the city of Motley and observed a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted on a white Chevrolet Impala near the intersection of Highway 210 and Highway 64. The driver was identified as Lebartta Geionety, age 34, from Red Lake, MN. The deputy … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s News

St. Cloud – The largest home building show in Central Minnesota will be held at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center. Hundreds of home and garden displays, daily home improvement seminars on the Simonson Lumber Stage in Seminar City and the Forever House including the newest building products and materials, landscaping and home decorating. The HomeShow March 9-11, 2018 … [Read more...] about Showcase of Creativity at the CMBA HomeShow