Local Interest

Thousands of common carp died last month in Waseca County’s Lake Elysian because of a virus likely introduced to Minnesota waters by the release or escape of ornamental koi or pet goldfish. A joint effort by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the University of Minnesota have determined koi herpesvirus (KHV) was the main cause of the late-June fish kill in … [Read more...] about Virus that affects carp responsible for Lake Elysian fish kill

Commander Steve Soyka advises that on July 25th, 2017 a search warrant was executed at the address of 12 3rd Avenue South, Apt. #1, in the City of Sauk Rapids in regards to controlled substances and firearms. Investigators with the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force and the Waite Park Police Department received information that the resident at this address was in … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force

Commander Steve Soyka advises that 2 men from Vadnais Heights, MN were arrested on July 25th, 2017 in connection with the sales of large quantities of methamphetamine in the St. Cloud area. Investigators with the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force received information that the two males were selling methamphetamine from their car in the St. Cloud area. The males were … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force

Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen reports that on 7-30-2017 at approximately 7:06 pm, their office received a 911 call regarding an ATV accident off of Haven Road, south of 203rd Street, in Belle Prairie Township, MN. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 30 year old Justin Bateman of Little Falls, MN was traveling on an ATV northbound along Haven Road, when he hit a driveway … [Read more...] about Morrison County News Release July 31, 2017

Access to Highway 27 and Riverside Drive from Highway 71 in Long Prairie to close and detour the week of July 31. The closure is necessary to repair drainage pipes below the roadway, and will take up to five days to complete, weather permitting. Motorists can expect: Highway 27 to close between Highway 71 and 1st Street SE. Detour to use Highway 287/4th Avenue SE, Todd … [Read more...] about Highway 27 detour in Long Prairie the week of July 31