Local Interest

Southwestern Stearns County was impacted by severe weather during the early morning hours. The cities of Brooten and Belgrade and the surrounding townships appear to have moderate storm damage. Damage assessments are currently taking place. Sheriff Soyka has been in contact with other authorities in this area. We ask the public to be aware of hazards and workers in this area … [Read more...] about Stearns County: Weather Damage July 26, 2023

Fatal Crash On July 21, 2023, at approximately 10:31 a.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received the report of a one-vehicle crash on 248th Avenue, just north of County Road 17, in Krain Township. This location is approximately seven miles west of Holdingford. It was reported that the driver and passenger were both trapped inside the vehicle. When first … [Read more...] about Stearns County Fatal Crash: July 21, 2023

Crews will close and reconstruct the north intersection access to/from Lincoln Avenue SE at Highway 23, St. Cloud, on Monday, July 24, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The closure will be set in place for four to five days, as follows: Lincoln Avenue SE will close north of Highway 23 (approximately 75 feet). Motorists to use alternate routes east … [Read more...] about Lincoln Avenue SE closes north of Highway 23 in St. Cloud

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Motorists traveling overnight on Highway 15 through St. Cloud can expect lane closures and delays on Tuesday evening, July 18, through July 25, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Work will occur nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Second Street South in St. Cloud and 18th Street North in Sauk Rapids. Good weather is necessary to complete this … [Read more...] about Watch for night work July 18–25 on Highway 15 through St. Cloud