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🚧 Update on Road Construction Near South Port, Kathio Township, MN
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Minnesota. An update for commuters: A report has been received via a user on the Waze navigation app indicating that there is ongoing road construction at South Port, approximately 5 miles south of Garrison. Please be advised that the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has relayed this report from 511MN, but cannot confirm its accuracy at this time. Motorists planning to travel through this area should consider potential delays or seek alternative routes if possible. MnDOT appreciates your patience and cooperation as it works to ensure safe and efficient travel.
MCFL informative meeting
The Morrison County Fishing League is calling all anglers to come to the informative meeting and register to compete Tuesday, April 16, at the Royalton American Legion at 6 p.m. The informative meeting will involve dicussing on a start date, whether or not to fish during the Fourth of July week and possibly a new division break out system for the league. Particapants can register with their fishing teams for $40 per angler. The fee covers top team prizes, weekly pots and the end of the year meal. For more information, call Kirk Lindberg at 320-267-6739.
Pioneer Elementary students collect more than a million Pop Tops for Veterans
During the past years, the Pioneer Elementary students in Pierz have collected pop tops for various causes. The aluminum pop tops are then turned in for scrap metal and the profit that is made is then donated or used for the selected cause. This year, the students collected more than a million pop tops. said Student Council Adviser Tiffanie Quinlan, who spearheaded the effort with Student Council Adviser Lisa Talberg. The cause that was selected was “Pop Tops for Veterans.” ...
Felony charges filed in Morrison County District Court
Morrison County Attorney Brian Middendorf and his staff have filed felony complaints against the following individuals: • Darryl James Basswood, 38, Mahnomen — In connection with a March 15 incident, Basswood was charged with one felony count of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, one gross misdemeanor count of driving after cancellation and one misdemeanor count of theft. • Angelina Christine Steele, 22, Little Falls — In connection with a...
Morrison County assesses needs for disability services
On Tuesday, March 26, the Morrison County Board of Commissioners received a presentation from the county’s Health and Human Services (HHS) department on assessments for disability waiver programs. HHS Director Nathan Bertram, Human Services Supervisor Aaron Stein and Adult Services Supervisor Jeff Bowman discussed the MnCHOICES assessment process and trends in disability services. MnCHOICES is a standardized assessment developed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to evaluate an individual’s needs beyond what medical assistance can provide. The assessment looks at services above and beyond...
First week of April proclaimed Public Health Week
The Morrison County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the first week of April to annually be known as Public Health Week at its Tuesday, March 26 meeting to raise awareness for all forms of public health within Morrison County. The proclamation stated all the efforts of the Morrison County Health and Human Services (HHS) department benefit all county residents, directly and indirectly, and these programs are essential ingrediations of a healthy population. Pictured are (from left): Commissioner Jeffrey Jelinski, Robert Kasper, Greg Blaine, HHS Director Nathan Bertram and Nursing Supervisor Cindy Nienaber and Commissioners Mike LeMieur and Randy Winscher.
Fifth-grader Grace Bridewell: Pierz Mayor for a Day
John Perleberg may be Pierz’s mayor, but fifth-grader Grace Bridewell of Pioneer Elementary School had some ideas for what she would do if in Perleberg’s position. As part of the Pierz “Mayor for a Day” contest, fourth and fifth graders of Holy Trinity Catholic School and Pioneer Elementary School, both located in Pierz, had the opportunity to submit written essays on what they would do if they were made mayor of the city for one day. Out of what Perleberg estimated to be 50 to...
Pierz City Council Briefs
In other business Monday, March 25, the Pierz City Council: • Adopted an ordinance in order to be in compliance with remapping of Federal Emergency Management Agency’s floodplain designations, which will go into effect July 30; • Approved a small accessory application for Sanda Robbins to place an eight foot by eight foot metal shed on Seasonal Spot 1 within the Pierz Golf Course and Campground; ...
Morrison County Board of Commissioners Briefs
In other business Tuesday, March 26, the Morrison County Board of Commissioners: • Approved the memorandum of agreement to collectively implement, as local government units, the Mississippi River-Brainerd Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan per the provision of the plan; • Approved the Mudfest large assembly application, allowing the event to take place May 24 through May 27 in Hillman; ...
Morrison County District Court misdemeanor dispositions
The following people charged with a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor in Morrison County District Court, have recently been sentenced: Gross misdemeanors: • Max Charles Gorkiewicz, 49, Eagan (offense: 1/23/23) — DWI, fined $525 and sentenced to 30 days in jail and supervised probation for four years. • Dustin Harrison Kaiser, 36, Little Falls (offense: 6/26/23)...
Morrison County District Court misdemeanor dispositions
The following people charged with a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor in Morrison County District Court, have recently been sentenced: Gross misdemeanor: • Juan Jose Chavez Rodriguez, 23, Long Prairie (offense: 8/7/23) — Driving after cancellation, fined $285 and sentenced to 49 days in jail and probation to the court for two years. Misdemeanors: ...
Pierz gets a new city administrator, Laura Wacker
On Dec. 29, 2023, Pierz lost its city administrator, Bob Otremba, who had held the position since July 2019 and had held various positions as a city employee for Pierz since March 2000. Otremba resigned from the position in order to pursue other opportunities. Nearly two months later, the city found its new city administrator, Laura Wacker, whose first day on the job was Feb. 20. Now over a month into the new role, Wacker said she is settling into the position nicely. ...
Morrison County District Court gross misdemeanor charges filed
Morrison County Attorney Brian Middendorf and his staff have filed gross misdemeanor complaints against the following individuals: • Edward Lee Williams, 35, Little Falls — In connection with a Nov. 16, 2023 incident, Williams was charged with one count of driving after cancellation. • Robert Andrew Sowada, 31, Randall — In connection with a Nov. 5, 2023 incident, Sowada was charged with two counts of third-degree DWI. ...
Experience The Fun: Special Event At The Red Rooster In Central MN
You know you've found your place in this world when you learn about a polka meat raffle coming to the area. A Central Minnesota bar is gearing up for planting season here in Central Minnesota, offering entertainment and nourishment by hosting a polka band and a meat raffle at the same time. The Red Rooster in Genola only offers this treat three times a year.
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