Local Interest

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is doing a voluntary, in‐person survey to understand the effect COVID‐19 is having on Minnesota communities. The survey is called a modified Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response, or CASPER survey. A team of MDH workers will be visiting neighborhoods and knocking on doors within the Long Prairie and Staples … [Read more...] about COVID‐19 Public Health Survey Conducted in Long Prairie & Staples Sept 24‐26

Man injured in farm accident. On September 19 at approximately 12:32 pm, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office received the call of a farm accident that occurred in a field near County Road 30/County Road 174 in Oak Township. A male party had been pinned between a pickup truck and a loaded silage wagon and was reported to have injuries to his lower extremities. When officers … [Read more...] about Farm Accident in Oak Township

Grandma, Grandpa, I’m in jail and need help. I’m not a grandparent, but I can imagine how receiving a phone call like that would trigger many emotions. That is what the scammers are going for; to get your emotions to override clear thinking. Over the past week we have taken three fraud calls that all used the grandparent approach. In two of the calls money was sent by the … [Read more...] about Grandparent Scam

Highway 28 is open between Stearns County Road 183 and Highway 71 west of Sauk Centre. The road has been detoured for four weeks to replace an old 1922 bridge over the Hoboken Creek with a new double box culvert bridge. Those who travel along the detour route should be alert for periodic lane or shoulder closures, as crews remove detour signs and traffic control … [Read more...] about Highway 28 open, new bridge built west of Sauk Centre

DNR urges people to ride safely As the state’s number of fatal accidents involving off-highway vehicles (OHVs) reaches the highest level in more than a decade, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds riders to play it safe and take proper safety precautions. “We’re seeing riders of all ages and abilities out on the trails this year, which is great,” said Jon … [Read more...] about Fatal accidents involving OHVs reach highest level in more than a decade