Local Interest

OHV riders also need to take precautions to avoid inadvertently setting fires As the busy fall season for riding off-highway vehicles (OHV) approaches, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds all riders to prioritize safety. Like 2020, when the number of OHVs registered in Minnesota increased markedly, DNR conservation officers report this year has been an … [Read more...] about DNR reminds off-highway vehicle riders to prioritize their safety

According to the Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday 8-24-2021 at approximately 4:30 am, the suspect was seen on security video making entry inside the business of Heartland Tire in Little Falls through a service door on the east side of the building. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5-11 to 6-0 tall, average build. He was wearing all black clothing with a grey … [Read more...] about Burglary at Heartland Tire in Little Falls

CentraCare and Carris Health employees have been committed to and united in a common cause – to defeat the devastating effects of a deadly pandemic. But the pandemic is not over. The virus is still greatly impacting our communities and the delta variant is reaching populations that have not been impacted before. As a healthcare organization, we have made a commitment to do … [Read more...] about CentraCare Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Employees

DNR and partners are implementing next steps in drought response With 36% of Minnesota now experiencing severe drought, 35% experiencing extreme drought and 7% experiencing exceptional drought, three major watersheds have entered the drought restrictive phase. The Mississippi River Headwaters watershed, the Rainy River watershed and the Red River watershed are … [Read more...] about Portions of Minnesota enter drought restrictive phase

As we are approaching a new school year, our communities are again facing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is well documented that this pandemic is taking a huge toll on our children’s learning as well as their mental and physical health. CentraCare and Carris Health, together with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Family Physicians … [Read more...] about CentraCare’s Recommendation for Masking in Schools