Local Interest

  ST. PAUL, Minn. – The state’s nearly 200 roundabouts are reducing serious injuries and saving lives, according to a new study released by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.  “Overall, roundabouts in Minnesota are performing well,” said Derek Leuer, traffic safety engineer. “In most cases, modern roundabouts compare favorably in safety and operational … [Read more...] about MnDOT study: Roundabouts reduce serious injuries, save lives in Minnesota

The Morrison County Sheriff ‘s Office reports that on 11-03-2017 at approximately 11:27 am, their office received a report of a one vehicle rollover accident with injuries near the address of 31492 Quest Road, in Pulaski Township, northeast of Harding. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 40 year old Jacob Fladung of Litchfield, MN was traveling east on Quest Road in a 2005 … [Read more...] about Morrison County November 3, 2017

STAPLES, MN - The Southwest Regional Development Commission (SWRDC) and Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) along with Rural MN Energy Board, are interested in knowing your thoughts about a residential solar financing model. Over the past decade, alternative energy products and services including solar systems have seen a significant increase in interest and as a … [Read more...] about Region Five Development Commission Partners With Southwest Regional Development Commission to Explore Potential Demand of Residential Solar Financing

Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen today announced new developments in the Terrence “Terry” Brisk homicide investigation. A Winchester Model 30-30 lever action rifle located by investigators is now identified as belonging to Brisk. The rifle was preserved and submitted to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension laboratory immediately after it was located, and although … [Read more...] about Morrison County – November 3, 2017

Portions of north central, central and southeast affected If you purchased a firearm deer hunting license for a permit in an area that is subject to mandatory chronic wasting disease testing on Saturday, Nov. 4, and Sunday, Nov. 5. Testing in north central and central Minnesota will determine whether CWD may have spread from captive deer to wild deer in central and north … [Read more...] about Mandatory CWD testing Nov. 4-5