Local Interest

Commander Steve Soyka advises that on Feb. 23rd, 2017, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force conducted a search warrant at the address of 130 Hi Vue Drive, in the City of Sartell as a result of an investigation into the distribution of controlled substances. At the time of the search 2 individuals were home with one being the homeowner identified as Alfredo Medina, … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force

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

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

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