Local Interest

The Becker County Attorney has charged three men with wildlife violations following an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources related to the illegal taking and possession of snapping turtles during the closed season. Kevin R. Ketter, 54, of Frazee, has been charged with possessing snapping turtles in a closed season. Also charged with the taking of … [Read more...] about 3 men charged with illegal taking and possession of snapping turtles

Landing at MSP October 25, 2015 By Lori Young of the Hometown News https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5PPip_m1Ptk/hqdefault.jpg https://www.youtube.com/embed/5PPip_m1Ptk The fall colors were in full display from above on October 25th when we landed from a convention trip. Check out the approach showing the colorful landscape! http://hometownnews.wpengine.com Landing at MSP October … [Read more...] about Landing at MSP October 25, 2015 By Lori Young of the Hometown News

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – Motorists on Highway 29 near Alexandria will encounter a northbound traffic switch and southbound detour beginning as soon as Monday, Nov. 2. Crews are paving the newly-constructed northbound lanes of Highway 29 on the south end of Alexandria. When that work is complete, northbound traffic will shift to the east side of the roadway. Southbound traffic … [Read more...] about Highway 29 traffic switch, detour near Alexandria begin Nov. 2

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists on Highway 27 in Little Falls will encounter delays and a detour as the road is closed between First Street NW and Paul Larson Memorial Drive after 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19. A short detour will direct motorists along Paul Larson Memorial Drive and County Road 52/Lindbergh Drive NW. All lanes of Highway 27 are scheduled to open by 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. … [Read more...] about Highway 27 in Little Falls closes Oct. 19—26