Local Interest

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists who travel Highway 71 through Elrosa will encounter delays and detours after the road closes for construction beginning Monday, April 24. Motorists and residents should plan for the following: Highway 71 between Industrial Avenue and Main Street in Elrosa will close April 24, and reopen by Aug. 4. A signed truck detour will direct commercial … [Read more...] about Highway 71 through Elrosa closes as construction project begins April 24 Commercial trucks and passenger vehicles to use separate detours

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 04-05-2017 at approximately 3:14 a.m., their office received a report of a man that was struck by a train on the railroad tracks near Hwy 10 and 60th Ave, in Cushing Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe train was traveling north when it struck 35 year old, Kyle Schiltz of Sauk … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office April 5th, 2017

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

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