Morris Man Dies After Colliding with Train

(Learfield News/Hancock, MN) — A Morris man was killed when the SUV he was driving and a BNSF train collided near an intersection. The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened around 2:45 Wednesday afternoon near Hancock. The SUV driven by 49-year-old Edgar Rios was headed east when the collision occurred. He died at […]

Adopt a Highway Volunteers Remove Nearly 29,000 Bags of Trash in 2024 from Minnesota Highways

The Minnesota Department of Transportation appreciates the hard work of thousands of Adopt a Highway volunteers statewide who help keep Minnesota roadsides clean and free of litter each year and we invite more people to join this important program, and motorists are reminded to give volunteers plenty of safe space to work. During 2024, Adopt […]

SPEEDING, DISTRACTED DRIVING CRACKDOWN

Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota are increasing patrols starting today (Thursday) cracking down on things like speeding and distracted driving.  Mike Hanson with the Department of Public Safety says 479 people lost their lives on Minnesota roads last year, the second highest total in 20 years.  The department says they will specifically target speed and […]

The Advanced Acting Class Will Perform a Greek Choral Selection and More

The Advanced Acting class will perform a Greek choral selection, Shakespeare monologues and scenes, as well as Restoration scenes at 7 p.m. Friday in the Raymond Lammers Proscenium Theatre in the Humanities Fine Arts Building on the University of Minnesota Morris campus.                      

Mayor Kevin Wohlers Proclaims May ‘Arbor Month’ in Morris

It’s May 1st, and Morris Mayor Kevin Wohlers has proclaimed May 2025 to be Arbor Month in the City of Morris. The Mayor’s Proclamation urges all citizens to help care for our trees and to try to plant at least one tree in 2025 to beautify the city, improve the environment, and promote the well-being […]

Police Pursuit in Otter Tail County Leads To Fatality

A pursuit from law enforcement on Monday night has led to a fatality in Otter Tail County. A Buick Enclave driven by 32-year-old Jessica Sarah Vaux of St. Francis fled from officers during a traffic stop. During the pursuit, Vaux rear-ended a semi driven by 26-year-old Yasin Ali of St. Cloud, and died as a […]

MnDOT Encourages Schools, Communities to Join Bike to School Day May 7

SAINT PAUL, Minn. –Thousands of Minnesota students are gearing up to for Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 7, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation encourages more schools to get involved. More than 160 Minnesota schools have signed up to participate. Bike to School Day is a healthy way to promote safe biking and […]

Body of Missing Wisconsin Woman Found in Minnesota

(Learfield News/Chippewa Falls, WI) — Authorities in western Wisconsin say the body of a Chippewa Falls woman missing for nearly nine years has been found near St. Cloud, Minnesota. Police said 22-year-old Shannah Boiteau went missing on June 22nd, 2016. The national database for missing persons reports Boiteau and her boyfriend were driving to California […]

Minnesota House Passes Veterans Budget Bill

SAINT PAUL, MN – Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed the Veterans and Military Affairs budget bill on a vote of 126-6. The bill delivers robust support for Minnesota veterans and their families and funds the operations of the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs. “In Minnesota, we take care of our veterans, especially as Donald […]

Spring Plant Sale – Saturday, May 17th