Local Interest

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists on both directions of I-94 between Highway 101 in Rogers and Highway 241 in St. Michael may encounter delays as lanes intermittently close during non-rush hours beginning Tuesday, March 29. I-94 will be reduced from three lanes to two lanes as needed through May while crews complete landscaping, signing and other off-roadway work as part of the … [Read more...] about Interstate 94 non-rush hour lane closures in Rogers begin March 29

Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen reports that on 03-19-2016 at approximately 12:17 am, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a one vehicle rollover accident on Morrison Line Road, south of Apple Lane in Swanville Township, near Swanville. 35-year-old Daniel Johnson of Burtrum was traveling north on Morrison Line Road when he lost control and rolled several times. … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office – March 19, 2016

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