Local Interest

With cold weather returning across much of the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding ice anglers and other recreationists not to be fooled by any remaining ice on lakes and streams. Over the past week, public safety officials have reported more than a half-dozen ice emergencies across the state involving anglers and ATV riders breaking through thin … [Read more...] about DNR reminder: Return of cold weather doesn’t mean ice is safe

he Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will start burning restrictions in the central part of the state beginning March 21. In the past few weeks, firefighters have already responded to wildfires in central Minnesota as conditions for fire have increased. Open burning restrictions will take effect in the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Cass (that … [Read more...] about Spring burning restrictions begin March 21 for central Minnesota

Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen reports that on 03-13-2016 at approximately 6:44 pm, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a subject riding a four wheeler that went through the ice on Platte Lake, in Richardson Township, north of Hillman. According to Sheriff’s Office, 69-year-old James Pattock of Foley was on his ATV and it went through the ice east of the Platte … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office March 14, 2016

St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose Fire March 11, 2016 | #Hometown_News https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c1K7hspCMZQ/hqdefault.jpg https://www.youtube.com/embed/c1K7hspCMZQ The St. Mary's Catholic Church caught fire Friday, March 11, 2016 slightly before 5 pm. Fire departments from around the area worked to extinguish the fire. http://hometownnews.wpengine.com St. Mary's Catholic … [Read more...] about St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose Fire March 11, 2016 | #Hometown_News