Local Interest

Highway 238 lane closures in Albany begin June 12 Motorists in Albany may encounter delays as Highway 238 between Railroad Avenue and County Road 10 is reduced to a single lane with flaggers allowing one-way, alternating traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13. Shoulder closures and lane shifts will also occur on three of the four ramps at Highway … [Read more...] about Highway 238 lane closures in Albany begin June 12

State launches work zone safety campaign A statewide safety campaign asking motorists to hang up their phones and pay attention in work zones begins June 9 and will continue through the construction season. The campaign is part of the Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths effort, a multi-agency partnership that uses education, enforcement, engineering and emergency trauma response to … [Read more...] about State launches work zone safety campaign

Minnesota turtles now crossing roads to find a place to nest The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding people that turtles crossing roads now are often moving to familiar nesting locations. Allowing turtles to cross the roads is vital to the preservation of regional populations. “Many turtles and other species are killed on Minnesota roads each year, … [Read more...] about Minnesota turtles now crossing roads to find a place to nest

Rivers and lakes: high and moving fast Following recent rains across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges boaters, paddlers and swimmers to not let their guard down. Lake, river and stream water levels are high and moving fast. “People should always wear their lifejackets every time they step on a boat and especially during times of high water,” said … [Read more...] about Rivers and lakes: high and moving fast

WESTROM, ANDERSON TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETINGS Sen. Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, and Rep. Paul Anderson, R-Starbuck, will host a series of town hall meetings in a number of District 12B locations Thursday, June 12. The meetings are open to the public and will take place in Glenwood, Sauk Centre and Melrose. Attendees will have an opportunity to discuss a wide variety of issues … [Read more...] about WESTROM, ANDERSON TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETINGS