ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will observe National Work Zone Awareness Week April 3-7 to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. The week is an annual spring campaign to coincide with the start of road construction season. MnDOT will officially kick off the construction season April 13, although many construction projects are … [Read more...] about MnDOT urges driver safety as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week
Local Interest
Spring burning restrictions begin today
With warm temperatures, little to no snow and dry vegetation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will start spring burning restrictions in parts of the state today. As conditions for wildfires increase, exposed dead grass and brush can light easily and burn quickly, especially in windy conditions. To find burning restrictions for different areas, go to … [Read more...] about Spring burning restrictions begin today
Morrison County Sheriff’s Office March 31st, 2017
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 03-30-2017 at approximately 5:45 p.m., their office received a report of a tractor accident near a residence along Hwy 10 in Motley Township, approximately 2 miles south of Motley, MN. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 72 year old James Nelson of Motley, MN was backing up the tractor when he struck a tree, which knocked … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office March 31st, 2017
Interstate 94 lanes at Highway 27/Osakis close overnight beginning April 3 Highway 27 bridge over I-94 closed through July
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists traveling Interstate 94 near the Highway 27/Osakis interchange may encounter delays as both directions of the interstate are intermittently closed overnight beginning Monday, April 3 through Wednesday, April 5. The closures will begin at 9 p.m. each night, and all lanes of I-94 will open by 6 a.m. the following day. Traffic will be detoured up … [Read more...] about Interstate 94 lanes at Highway 27/Osakis close overnight beginning April 3 Highway 27 bridge over I-94 closed through July
Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force
Commander Steve Soyka reports that on March 28th, 2017, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force conducted a search warrant at the address of 3001 7th Street North, City of St. Cloud in regards to the distribution of controlled substances. At the time of the warrant several parties were present including the renter, identified as Jordan Michael Childs, 25 yo, of St. … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force