Local Interest

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

WILLMAR, Minn. – Area residents, business owners and others are invited to attend an open house on Thursday, January 12 to learn more about the expansion of Highway 23 from Paynesville to Richmond. This is the fourth open house for the Highway 23 expansion project. The previous open house was held on May 12, 2016. Community members are welcome to drop by anytime between … [Read more...] about Open house for Highway 23 expansion from Paynesville to Richmond set for January 12