Local Interest

It’s been a deadly start to the open-water season in Minnesota. As of June 16, as many as nine people have been victims of boating fatalities. That number, which is preliminary, marks the most fatalities at this point of the year in more than a decade. In addition, a higher-than-average number of people have drowned at places like beaches and swimming pools. Officials … [Read more...] about DNR stresses safety after deadly few weeks on the water

Friday, June 18, 2021: To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is activating burning restrictions beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday for the southern and eastern portions of Beltrami county, and all of Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties. In the area affected by the restrictions, … [Read more...] about High fire danger brings burning restrictions to north-central counties

June 10, 2021: The heat wave we are experiencing has prompted the operator of the electric transmission system in our region to issue a maximum generation emergency event. Stearns Electric Association is asking its members to conserve electricity. Please cut back energy use until 10 p.m. today. Your cooperation is appreciated. This message is from Stearns Electric … [Read more...] about Stearns Electric Association asks members to do their part to conserve energy today

Kick off a new family activity During Take a Kid Fishing weekend Friday, June 11, through Sunday, June 13, Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger fishing with them. “Time spent fishing with kids tends to be full of smiles, fun and connection,” said Benji Kohn, volunteer mentor program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of … [Read more...] about Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is this Friday-Sunday

On June 6, 2021 at approximately 4:43 am, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a residence on fire at the address of 30081 County Road 13 in Lake George Township. This is approximately a ½ mile to the west of the city of Elrosa. The caller reported the entire side of the house was on fire. Stearns County Deputies arrived on scene and the house was fully … [Read more...] about Structure Fire: Lake George Township