Local Interest

The public is invited to attend a Construction Project Open House on Thursday, July 6 at Long Prairie City Hall. Stop-by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. to see a layout of the project, receive schedule details and get any questions answered. We hope to see you there! For more details, visit the project website at www.mndot.gov/d3/2017/longprairie Work begins July 10 … [Read more...] about Construction Project Open House in Long Prairie Thursday, July 6

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation urges motorists to use extra caution while driving through highway work zones during the July Fourth holiday. “Some projects will have crews working Friday, Saturday and Monday, but all projects will be shut down on the Fourth of July holiday,” said Commissioner Charlie Zelle. “We ask drivers to pay attention in work … [Read more...] about Travelers are urged to use caution in work zones through July Fourth holiday

Commander Steve Soyka advises that the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force conducted a search warrant at the address of 22967 350th Street, Albany Township, Stearns County on June 26th, 2017. The residence is owned by a party identified as Jeno Peterson, 48 yo, of Albany. Peterson was not home at the time of the warrant however arrived while investigators were in the … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, county sheriffs' offices, and other public safety agencies statewide will step up patrols for intoxicated boaters June 30 through July 2 as part of Operation Dry Water, a national campaign aimed at deterring drinking and boating. The goal is to reduce the number of accidents and deaths associated with alcohol and drug use on … [Read more...] about Zero tolerance for boating while intoxicated

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