Local Interest

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting the open burning of vegetative debris due to increased wildfire risk resulting from dry conditions in central Minnesota beginning Monday, March 24 at 6 a.m. The restrictions apply in the following counties: Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, … [Read more...] about Spring burning restrictions begin on Monday in Minnesota

On March 17, 2025, at approximately 9:35 a.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a call regarding a crash with injuries at County Road 17 and County Road 13 in Melrose Township. Upon arrival deputies determined that Samantha Pohlmann, 32, of Grey Eagle was traveling southbound on County Road 13 and Leroy Theisen, 79, of Burtrum was traveling … [Read more...] about Crash with Injuries

On March 9, 2025, at approximately 12:50 p.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a call regarding a vehicle crash with injuries on County Road 29 near 375th Avenue in Getty Township, southwest of Sauk Centre. Isaac Hokanson, 16, of Sauk Centre was traveling south on County Road 29 near 375th Avenue when his 2005 Buick LeSabre left the roadway, … [Read more...] about Crash with Injuries

BAXTER, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the traveling public, area residents and businesses to provide feedback on long-range transportation plans being developed for Region 5 and 7E, which are represented by the Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) and the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC). Public input is needed to help … [Read more...] about Online open house seeks public input for long-range transportation plans in Central Minnesota

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in parts of northwest, west central, and southwestern Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions on Monday, March 10. Effective 11:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. affected counties include Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Norman, Otter Tail, Wadena, and Wilkin. Effective 2:00 p.m. to … [Read more...] about Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk