Local Interest

On November 19th, 2021, at approximately 8:47 a.m., the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a skid-steer loader on fire. The skid loader was parked inside an outbuilding at the address of 25128 350th Street in Albany Township. The first responding units with the assistance of the landowner, Ross Klaphake, 34, of Albany, pulled the skid loader out of the … [Read more...] about Fire in Albany Township

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Revenue annually releases a list of the preliminary maximum property tax levies that have been reported by local governments and have been passed by local school referenda on November 2, 2021. The preliminary amounts are used by counties to compute parcel-specific property tax estimates for 2022, which are mailed to property … [Read more...] about Preliminary Property Tax Levies for 2022

The Minnesota Department of Transportation advanced or completed 261 road and bridge projects during the 2021 construction season. “This year’s construction program delivered new bridges and smoother roads, and improved designs to create better connections and mobility for people walking and biking. Several projects also addressed aging infrastructure to help rejuvenate main … [Read more...] about More than 250 MnDOT projects improve safety, mobility and accessibility during 2021 construction season

Todd County Health & Human Services along with the Long Prairie Chamber of Commerce and Long Prairie Fire Department are sponsoring a winter gear donation drive. We are accepting new coats, hats, and mittens for all ages, genders and sizes until Friday, December 3rd. Donation boxes are at: - Todd County Health & Human Services, 212 2nd Ave S. - Long Prairie Fleet Supply, … [Read more...] about Long Prairie Winter Gear Donation Drive

On November 10, 2021, at approximately 1:15 a.m., the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding an empty hog barn that was on fire located at 31238 Riverview Road in Oak Township. This location is 2 miles northwest of the city of New Munich. A Deputy arrived on scene and found a portion of the barn was on fire and flames were coming from the roof. The owner … [Read more...] about Oak Township Barn Fire