Local Interest

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 05-21-2016 at approximately 2:21 am, their office received a report of a one vehicle accident on Acorn Road in Elmdale Township northwest of Upsala. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 22 year old Callan Drill of Burtrum was southbound on Acorn Road when he lost control of his vehicle near the address of 5336 Acorn Road. The … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office May 21th, 2016

With windy and dry conditions throughout the state, and no rain predicted until Monday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people to be cautious with fire. “People should continue to check fire conditions to avoid having an unintended fire,” said Linda Gormanson, wildfire prevention supervisor. Campfires are currently allowed, but people should check … [Read more...] about Drying conditions increase potential for wildfires

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists who travel Stearns County Road 75 near St. Joseph and Collegeville will encounter delays beginning Saturday, May 21, at 6 a.m., when the road closes between Interstate 94 and Collegeville Road. Motorists should follow the signed detour along County Road 2 or seek alternate routes. The closure is needed while crews resurface a short segment of … [Read more...] about Stearns County Road 75 at Interstate 94 near St. Joseph, Collegeville closes May 21

Mothers who are residents of Minnesota can fish without a license from Saturday, May 7, to Sunday, May 8, during Take a Mom Fishing Weekend. During the weekend, mothers can fish only for species that have open fishing seasons. Take a Mom Fishing Weekend each year coincides with Mother’s Day, which this year is the weekend before the fishing season opens for walleye, northern … [Read more...] about Take a mom fishing on Mother’s Day weekend