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Drying conditions increase potential for wildfires

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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

Stearns County Road 75 at Interstate 94 near St. Joseph, Collegeville closes May 21

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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

Take a mom fishing on Mother’s Day weekend

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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

Your favorite frozen foods (vegetables and fruits) might be on this recall list!

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CRF Frozen Foods Expands Voluntary Recall to Include All Frozen Vegetable and Fruit Products Due To Possible Health Risk Products from many of our regional food markets made the list of items being recalled in this massive frozen food recall. Items purchased at Trader Joes, Cosco, Sam’s Clubs, Walmarts, Targets might all be found on the full list. See the list of items … [Read more...] about Your favorite frozen foods (vegetables and fruits) might be on this recall list!

Interstate 94 non-rush hour lane closures in Rogers scheduled April 29–May 1

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ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists may encounter delays as Interstate 94 lanes close in St. Michael and Rogers beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, April 29. The closures will occur on both directions of I-94 during non-peak travel times through 12 p.m. Sunday, May 1. Motorists planning to travel I-94 in Rogers and St. Michael should slow down, be prepared to stop and move over when … [Read more...] about Interstate 94 non-rush hour lane closures in Rogers scheduled April 29–May 1