Local Interest

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting open burning due to increased wildfire risk due to predicted warm temperatures and dry conditions in central Minnesota. The restrictions apply in the following counties: Beginning Monday, May 1 Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington Beginning Wednesday, May 3 Benton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, … [Read more...] about Spring burning restrictions set to begin in Minnesota

Work zone transitions week of May 1 Travelers will encounter changes and delays on Highway 10 as the work zone transitions between Benton Drive SE and 15th Avenue SE, east St. Cloud, the week of Monday, May 1, advises the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crews began to prepare work areas on the two-year, $43.7 million, Highway 10 and 23 interchange project April … [Read more...] about Highway 10 reduces to one lane, each direction, 24–7, in St. Cloud

St. Cloud, Minn. – CentraCare is offering a FREE Community Collective Healing and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at CentraCare Plaza – Coborn Healing Center, 1900 CentraCare Circle. Learn how to make simple lifestyle changes and develop healthy habits for life. Some of the event’s offerings include: Health & Wellness Workshops Cooking … [Read more...] about CentraCare Hosting Free Community Collective Healing & Wellness Fair

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans to contact the state duty officer if they see evidence of a fish die-off in a lake or stream. Fish die-offs can result from a variety of natural and human causes. “People can help by reporting fish die-offs right away,” DNR Limnology Consultant Tom Burri said. “These reports alert state agencies to the … [Read more...] about Report fish die-offs to help DNR, others respond as needed

We All Can Play a Part in Building Community, Building Hope April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, Todd County Health and Human Services encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Todd County a better place for children and families. By ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills, and resources they … [Read more...] about National Child Abuse Prevention Month