Local Interest

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office continues to ask for the public’s assistance in the homicide investigation of Terrence “Terry” Brisk’s death that occurred 5 years ago on Monday November 7th, 2016. The Sheriff’s Office is still actively investigating this case with assistance from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the suspect shot … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office Continues Investigation for Terry Brisk

CentraCare is now prepared to administer Janssen/J&J and Moderna COVID-19 single-dose booster shots. The Pfizer-BioNTech booster is also available for patients to schedule. The following individuals are eligible for the booster shots: Janssen/J&J: For those who received this single-shot vaccination at least two months ago and are: 18 years of age and older regardless … [Read more...] about CentraCare Now Scheduling Janssen/J&J and Moderna Boosters

Deer hunters are encouraged to visit the DNR website to make a plan for their season Minnesota deer hunters in several parts of the state must bring their harvested deer to sampling stations to be tested for chronic wasting disease during the opening weekends of firearms seasons. Mandatory testing applies to opening weekend of the statewide A season (Saturday, Nov.6 – … [Read more...] about Chronic wasting disease testing is mandatory for deer opener in CWD zones

Those who travel on Highway 4 through Meire Grove, Stearns County, will begin see some changes Monday, Oct. 18, as the road reopens to through traffic and work wraps up throughOctober. The four-month detour on Highway 4 will lift on Oct. 18. Watch for workers and equipment along the detour route as they remove signs and traffic control devices. Highway 4 will continue to … [Read more...] about Highway 4 detour lifts Oct. 18, lane closures continue as work wraps up in Meire Grove

“There are no beds.” It’s a phrase that has become far too commonplace inside Emergency Departments and hospitals as physicians seek to find higher levels of care for their patients. What does it really mean? We are in a dire situation. As COVID-19 continues to rip through our communities – especially where vaccination rates remain low – our ability to care for patients in … [Read more...] about CentraCare’s Message to the Community