Category Archives: Community

Road Fatalities Nearly Double Compared to Last Year
Fatalities Surge in Minnesota Compared to Last Year. Minnesota State Patrol urges drivers to slow down and avoid distractions as fatalities rise. This year has seen over 50 deaths, up from 38 at the s...
Paul Torres Mar 18, 2024

Burning Restrictions Commence for Otter Tail County and 37 Other Minnesota Counties This Spring
List of Restricted Counties: Aitkin Anoka Becker Beltrami Benton Carlton Cass Chisago Clay Clearwater Crow Wing Douglas Grant Hennepin Hubbard Isanti Itasca Kanabec Mahnomen Mille Lacs Morrison Norman...
Paul Torres Mar 18, 2024

Investigation Ongoing Into St. Cloud Apartment Fire Cause
An investigation is underway into a Saturday morning apartment fire in St. Cloud. Firefighters responded to the fire on the 2000 block of 15th Street North just before 2:00 AM. Flames were discovered ...
Paul Torres Mar 18, 2024

MSP International Airport Retains Title as Best Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has been rated the best airport in North America for the third consecutive time in the Airports Council International's passenger survey. This marks the seve...
Paul Torres Mar 17, 2024

Fatal Crash Claims Life of 81-Year-Old in Wright County
A Kenworth semi-truck collided with a Chevrolet Silverado early Saturday on Interstate 94 in Silver Creek Township near Hasty, resulting in one fatality. The tanker driver, from Spring Valley, was unh...
Paul Torres Mar 17, 2024

Drought Conditions in Minnesota Worsen, According to Latest U.S. Drought Monitor
The drought in Minnesota is intensifying, with the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor showing that the overall drought level in the state is around 99.5 percent. The most significant change i...
Paul Torres Mar 17, 2024

Early Tick Activity Reported in Outdoor Areas
Reports have been and health officials already are treating patients for tick-borne illnesses this year, with hikers and bicyclists being particularly vulnerable to these pests. Dr. Thomas Math recomm...
Paul Torres Mar 17, 2024

School Resource Officer Bill Signed Into Law by Governor
The Minnesota legislature passed a bipartisan bill providing guidance on the use of force for school resource officers (SROs). The bill addresses concerns raised by police departments regarding ambigu...
Paul Torres Mar 17, 2024

DNR to Discuss Sand Dunes State Forest at April Open House
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is showcasing the diverse offerings of Sand Dunes State Forest. An open house is set for April 4th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Big Lake Middle School Stude...
Paul Torres Mar 17, 2024

Arrest Made After Traffic Stop on I-94 in Douglas County
Jennifer Lynn Anderson, 27, from Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, was arrested in Douglas County on March 6 with over two pounds of methamphetamine. She faces charges of felony first-degree sale and p...
Paul Torres Mar 17, 2024