July 29 through September 3 Those who travel on Interstate 94 between Highway 71 in Sauk Centre and Highway 238 in Albany will encounter work crews, heavy equipment, slow traffic and delays while segments of the road are reduced to a single lane beginning Wednesday, July 29. The lane closures will occur from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. All lanes to reopen by … [Read more...] about Plan for weekday lane closures, delays on I-94 Sauk Centre to Albany
Local Interest
Avon man hits deer while riding his motorcycle.
On July 20, 2020 at 8:24 p.m., Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the intersection of Pelican Lake Road and 360th Street in Avon Township for a motorcycle versus deer crash. Brad Becker, 61, of Avon, was driving his 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on Pelican Lake Road when he struck a deer in the roadway. Mr. Becker was able to call 911 to report the … [Read more...] about Avon man hits deer while riding his motorcycle.
Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force
Commander Jay Salzer advised that on July 16, 2020, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 5000 block of 17th Avenue Northeast, City of Foley, County of Benton. Investigators learned through numerous sources including citizen tips and other investigation techniques, that an individual at that address, was … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force
Blown tire causes grain truck to crash.
On July 19, 2020 at 9:18 a.m., Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 47118 County Road 192 in Raymond Township for a one vehicle crash. Evan Messer, 19, of Sauk Centre, was driving a 1986 Kenworth grain truck for Vogt Dairy. Mr. Messer was traveling eastbound on County Road 192 when the front left tire blew out. He tried to maneuver the truck, but he was … [Read more...] about Blown tire causes grain truck to crash.
CentraCare Begins Asymptomatic Testing For All Hospital Inpatients
Starting this week, COVID-19 testing will be conducted on all patients — including those with no symptoms (asymptomatic) — at time of admission to CentraCare and Carris Health hospitals. Testing will not be completed on patients who are currently hospitalized. Tests will be collected when the patient is admitted to the hospital and once it’s determined which unit they … [Read more...] about CentraCare Begins Asymptomatic Testing For All Hospital Inpatients