Local Interest

BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists will encounter slow or stopped traffic on both directions of Highway 371 between Brainerd and Nisswa as the road is reduced to a single lane and flaggers control traffic from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. The closures are needed to accommodate increased traffic and shuttle buses for the Ice Fishing Extravaganza on Hole in the Day Bay on Gull … [Read more...] about Motorists urged to use caution on Highway 371 Jan. 28 during Ice Fishing Extravaganza on Gull Lake

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 01-23-2017 at approximately 6:07 p.m., their office received a report of a man that was run over by a tractor at a residence in Elmdale Township near Upsala, MN. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 80 year old Gerald Vornbrock of Burtrum, MN was attempting to start his “Farmall H” tractor by hand with a hand crank and … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office January 24th, 2017

Just about anywhere in Minnesota, chances are there are fishing opportunities nearby, and it’s a good time to fish during Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend, Saturday, Jan. 14, through Monday, Jan. 16. During this weekend, Minnesotans age 16 or older can fish or dark-house spear without purchasing an angling or spearing license if they take a child younger than 16 fishing or … [Read more...] about Minnesotans age 16 or older fish free with kids Jan. 14-16

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – (2:15 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises no unnecessary travel in the following Central Minnesota counties due to blowing snow, icy roads and limited visibility: · Stearns County · Benton County · Sherburne County · Mille Lacs County · Morrison County · Todd County · Isanti … [Read more...] about Update: travel advisory expanded: Blowing snow, icy roads create hazardous driving conditions in Central Minnesota counties

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – (11:43 a.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises no unnecessary travel in the following Central Minnesota counties due to blowing snow, icy roads and limited visibility: · Stearns County · Benton County · Sherburne County · Mille Lacs County · Morrison County While roads remain open, motorists should … [Read more...] about Blowing snow, icy roads create hazardous driving conditions in Central Minnesota counties