As unseasonably warm weather quickly deteriorates ice conditions on lakes across much of the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges lake recreationists to take caution. Over the past week, public safety officials have reported more than a half-dozen ice emergencies across the state involving anglers and snowmobile or ATV riders breaking through thin or … [Read more...] about DNR urges caution on rapidly deteriorating ice
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Spring truck weight restrictions start for north-central frost zone
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will start spring truck weight restrictions in the north-central frost zone Saturday, Feb. 25. Spring load restrictions are already in place in the south, southeast, central and metro frost zones. Road restriction maps showing the locations of weight-restricted routes and those state highways open to maximum … [Read more...] about Spring truck weight restrictions start for north-central frost zone
Morrison County Sheriff’s Office February 22nd, 2017
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 2-21-2017 at approximately 5:34 p.m., a horseback rider was hit by a vehicle on 250th Avenue, south of Nature Road in Buckman Township east of Royalton. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 17-year-old Kylee Latterell of Royalton and a friend were riding horses northbound along the east side of 250th Avenue. A vehicle … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office February 22nd, 2017
MINNESOTA HOUSE APPROVES SUNDAY SALES BILL IN HISTORIC VOTE
ST. PAUL, MN—The Minnesota House passed legislation Monday that would legalize the sale of liquor, beer, and wine on Sundays, the first time in state history that standalone legislation on this issue has been voted on or approved. The bill passed on a bipartisan 85-45 vote, and now heads to the Senate for consideration. The bill (HF30) was chief authored by Rep. Jenifer Loon, … [Read more...] about MINNESOTA HOUSE APPROVES SUNDAY SALES BILL IN HISTORIC VOTE
Library Advocates Delivering Stories to Legislators
St. Cloud, MN, February 2017: Wednesday, Feb. 22, is Library Legislative Day. Library advocates from throughout the state will visit the Capitol to deliver some very important messages. Libraries have been running a grassroots advocacy campaign called “Minnesota Loves Libraries” since December. They have collected stories of the ways that libraries affect people and … [Read more...] about Library Advocates Delivering Stories to Legislators