Local Interest

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Motorists in Long Prairie will encounter crews, equipment and narrowed travel lanes on Highway 27 and Highway 71 after a project to improve the roadway, sidewalks and other infrastructure begins Monday, July 10. Motorists should plan their travel, and expect the following traffic changes. · Highway 27 and Highway 71 will remain open, but lanes will … [Read more...] about Highway 27, Highway 71 project in Long Prairie begins July 10

On 6/26/17 at approximately 7:58 a.m., the Motley Police Department was asked to assist with a driving complaint. It was reported that a white Chevrolet Impala was northbound on US Hwy 10 and was driving erratically. The Motley Police Department located the vehicle in the City of Motley and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop and left the City of Motley … [Read more...] about City of Motley Police Department News Release

The Morrison County Sheriff ‘s Office reports that on 06-26-2017 at approximately 2:23 pm, their office received a report of a two vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Iris Road and Edgar Drive, in Little Falls Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 65-year-old Barbara Stanley of Rice, MN was traveling south on Edgar Drive in a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. … [Read more...] about Morrison County News Release – June 26

CentraCare Health Foundation has awarded Paramount Center for the Arts a grant in the amount of $6852 to sustain their Education and Outreach’s Art Sparks! Program. Trained teaching-artists and volunteers will provide four five-week arts exploration classes from September 2017 - July 2018 for those living with memory loss who are still living in their homes and their care … [Read more...] about CentraCare Health Foundation donates to Paramount Center

STAPLES, Minn. (22 June 2017) — The Staples Fire Station is awash with excitement. “This is like Christmas,” said Donald Brusewitz, volunteer firefighter at a recent department training. Firefighters and their families, the mayor, and members of the community have been swinging by just to catch a glimpse, maybe even climb aboard. Climb aboard what? What’s the … [Read more...] about Christmas in June for Staples Fire Department