Local Interest

Melrose and Paynesville Hospitals are pleased to announce that patients now have the ability to schedule 3D mammograms. 3D mammography is the best tool for providing increased accuracy, earlier diagnosis, and reducing false reports and the need for additional scans. 3D imaging produces less shadows in the breast, which confirms healthy tissue and increases the accuracy for … [Read more...] about CentraCare – Melrose and Paynesville now offering 3D Mammography

Information is constantly changing for COVID-19 vaccines. Below is what we currently know about COVID-19 vaccines. Two COVID-19 vaccines has been approved for use under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) including the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. The vaccine is currently available to select priority populations including: … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine Availability

Legislative Update I was honored this week to be sworn in for another term as State Representative for District 9B. While this session will look different than it has in the past, I look forward to getting to work for the people of our community, and as always I look forward to hearing from constituents about the issues that are most important to them. If you have concerns on … [Read more...] about Rep. Ron Kresha News Update: January 12, 2021

Take proper precautions on the ice Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend is this Saturday, Jan. 16, through Monday, Jan. 18. During the weekend, Minnesota residents age 16 or older can fish or dark-house spear without an angling or spearing license if they take a child younger than 16 fishing or spearing. “Ice fishing is lots of fun and is another way to enjoy the outdoors,” … [Read more...] about Minnesotans fish free with kids Jan. 16-18

Commander Jay Salzer advised that on January 7th, 2021, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force (CMVOTF) conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop, Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Mn. The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force learned that a female by the name of Sara Ann Brixx, 39 years old from Sauk Rapid, was … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force