Local Interest

The end of the statewide mask mandate helps restore a sense of normalcy for all of us. However, COVID-19 is not yet eradicated and people who are not vaccinated are still at risk. As a healthcare organization, we must continue to remain vigilant in the fight against a disease that continues to impact our communities. Masking is still required for all employees, patients and … [Read more...] about Masking Still Required At All CentraCare & Carris Health Facilities

On May 12, 2021 at 12:00 PM, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center was notified of a two-vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of County Road 11 and County Road 30 in Oak Township. This location is south of the city of Freeport. Deputies arrived on scene and learned a 1999 Ford F-250 truck driven by Dale Winter, 56, of Melrose, was driving … [Read more...] about Two-Vehicle Crash with Injuries Near Freeport

The Upsala Drama Club is returning to the stage to perform the musical version of “Xanadu.” It’s a kitschy show based on the 1980 movie of the same name and features some great songs originally performed by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra. The show is set in 1980, as discouraged artist Sonny (Braedan Rene) creates a mural of the Greek Muses. The Muses come to … [Read more...] about Upsala Drama Club to present Xanadu

May 6, 2021: With extreme fire risk conditions across much of Minnesota today, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the following counties: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Carlton, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Douglas, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac Qui Parle, Lake Of The Woods, … [Read more...] about Red Flag Warning issued

On May 1, 2021, at approximately 2:59 p.m., the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Communication’s Center received a 911 call reporting a single motorcycle crash with injuries near the intersection of County Road 54 and Quaker Road in Albany Township. This intersection is just outside of Albany City limits. The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the crash. The driver … [Read more...] about Albany: Fatal Motorcycle Crash