Local Interest

With snow coming down as motorists hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Minnesota Department of Transportation encourages drivers to plan ahead and check road conditions before they travel. “Our snowplow operators are out there cleaning off the roads and trying to make it a safe holiday for everyone,” said Commissioner Charlie Zelle. “Please check on the road … [Read more...] about MnDOT asks motorists to plan ahead, drive safely this Thanksgiving

DNR initiates disease response plan; offers hunters information on field dressing Test results show two deer harvested by hunters in southeastern Minnesota were infected with Chronic Wasting Disease, according to the Department of Natural Resources. One deer has been confirmed as CWD-positive. Confirmation of the second is expected later this week. The deer, both male, … [Read more...] about Tests confirm 2 CWD-positive deer near Lanesboro

The Albany Public Library is closed today, Friday, Nov. 18, due to inclement weather. For information about library activities, call the Albany library at 320-845-4843. … [Read more...] about Albany Library Closed Due to Weather

The Grey Eagle Public Library is closed today, Friday, Nov. 18, due to inclement weather. … [Read more...] about Grey Eagle Library Closed Due to Weather

The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises no unnecessary travel due to heavy snow on roadways, blowing snow and poor visibility in Sauk Centre, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Motley, Pine River, Garrison, Remer, Aitkin, Hill City and surrounding areas. Also, road conditions are snow covered and slick throughout most of Central Minnesota. Motorists should be aware that … [Read more...] about Blowing and drifting snow creates hazardous driving conditions