As Minnesotans work to slow the spread of this virus COVID-19 in the state, there is a continued need for homemade masks to protect clinical staff, long term care residents and patients at CentraCare and Carris Health facilities. We are asking for the community's support through donations of high-thread count, cotton, homemade face masks as well as bouffant caps. … [Read more...] about CentraCare Seeking Donations for Homemade Masks, Bouffant Caps
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RAMSEY SOLUTIONS OFFERS BUSINESSES FREE LIMITED ACCESS TO SUMMIT UNLOCKED
To give business owners tactical advice during this difficult time, Ramsey Solutions is sharing limited access to its most popular and inspirational business talks from the organization’s EntreLeadership Summit conferences. Summit Unlocked, https://www.entreleadership.com/summit-unlocked, starts Thursday, May 7, with a talk by Dave Ramsey, financial expert and CEO of … [Read more...] about RAMSEY SOLUTIONS OFFERS BUSINESSES FREE LIMITED ACCESS TO SUMMIT UNLOCKED
Boater Alert – Operate at Slow No-Wake Speeds on some area lakes
Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen is asking area boaters to operate their watercraft at slow no-wake speeds whenever possible on area lakes that have high-water levels. According to Larsen, high-water levels continue to be an issue on Shamineau Lake and Crookneck Lake in northwestern Morrison County. Boaters should be aware that causing excessive wakes can create … [Read more...] about Boater Alert – Operate at Slow No-Wake Speeds on some area lakes
Detour begins May 18 for Highway 71 bridge reconstruction in Long Prairie
Motorists who travel Highway 71 in Long Prairie will encounter delays and a detour as crews begin to reconstruct the bridge over the Long Prairie River on Monday, May 18. The detour will be in place until mid-September. Here’s what to expect: · Highway 71 will close and detour using the south and north junction of Todd County Road 56/Riverside Drive through … [Read more...] about Detour begins May 18 for Highway 71 bridge reconstruction in Long Prairie
Stearns County – Motor Vehicle Crash with Injuries
Driver fails to stop at stop sign and sustains minor injuries. On May 3rd, 2020 at 7:13 a.m., the Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a one vehicle accident with injuries near the intersection of County Road 3 and County Road 17 in Holding Township. Eddie Dillon, 71, of St. Cloud, was driving a brown 1998 GMC Jimmy southbound on County Road 3 approaching County … [Read more...] about Stearns County – Motor Vehicle Crash with Injuries