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Stevens County Highway Department to add staff, equipment

MORRIS, Minn. - The Stevens County Highway Department will add staff and equipment to expand and improve blading and snow removal services on county roads and for local townships. On...

news / government Fri, May 18, 2012 - 2:44pm

Courthouse practices lockdown during intruder exercise

MORRIS, Minn. - The Stevens County Courthouse went into lockdown on Tuesday afternoon while county employees and emergency officials participated in an Intruder/Active Shooter exercise. IT Director Scott Busche, playing...

news Fri, May 11, 2012 - 3:53pm

This aerial map, provided by Planning and Zoning Administrator Bill Kleindl, shows the property along Perkins Lake, including the location of a neighboring residential home. The area in yellow is the location for the proposed seasonal campground and the area in red shows the proposed overnight campground.

Proposed zoning amendment gets first reading

By Kim Ukura Sun Tribune The Stevens County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on a proposed change to the county's zoning ordinance and a request to rezone a...

news / government Fri, May 04, 2012 - 4:44pm

National Weather Service issues tornado watch for Stevens County

MORRIS, Minn. - The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch across much of west central and southern Minnesota, including Stevens County, until 10 p.m. A tornado watch is...

news Tue, May 01, 2012 - 3:07pm

Under a commercial development plan by the new owners of the old Luther Crest Bible Camp property on Perkins Lake, B&H Holdings, the pavilion (pictured above) and cabins would be opened for weddings, family reunions and other events. The proposal also includes plans for two RV campgrounds.

Development, re-zoning proposal on Perkins Lake moves forward

Despite voiced opposition from many local landowners, the Stevens County Planning Commission has recommended amending the Stevens County Zoning Ordinance to add a new shoreland commercial designation and re-zone property...

news / government / region Sat, Apr 21, 2012 - 5:00am

DFLers endorse Schultz, McNamar to run in November

MORRIS, Minn. - Democrats in Districts 12 and 12A have selected their candidates to run in the election in November. DFL activist John Schultz ran unopposed for the Senate District...

news Fri, Apr 20, 2012 - 2:18pm

Stevens Co. Commissioners award three construction contracts to Riley Bros

MORRIS, Minn. - The Stevens County Board of Commissioners awarded three construction contracts to Riley Bros Construction, the low bidder in each case, for summer road work at their regular...

news / government Fri, Apr 20, 2012 - 2:14pm

Highway 59 project south of Morris begins April 30

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- Motorists on Highway 59 south of Morris will experience delays when a road resurfacing project and detour begin April 30. Traffic will use a detour on...

news Wed, Apr 18, 2012 - 2:33pm

Townships elect officers for upcoming terms

On Tuesday, March 13, voters in townships across Stevens County voted to elect township officers to upcoming terms.

news / government Tue, Apr 10, 2012 - 4:04am

Highway Department ends year with cash balance leaving more money available for repairs

MORRIS, Minn. - The Stevens County Highway Department ended 2011 with a $1.357 million cash balance, which means the department will be able to free more funds for repairs and...

news / government Wed, Apr 04, 2012 - 11:02am

Proposed ditch policy meets resistance at public meeting

Landowners in Stevens County expressed skepticism and concern over a proposed ditch policy for Stevens County at a meeting at the Morris Armory on Thursday night. The meeting, convened by...

news / government Sat, Mar 31, 2012 - 2:07am

UPDATE: Candidates pitch at Stevens County DFL convention

UPDATE: Candidate Matthew Fredericks announced on Facebook that he plans to suspend his campaign. This story has been updated to reflect that information. MORRIS, Minn. - Believe it or not,...

news Thu, Mar 29, 2012 - 9:57am

County board approves active shooter exercise for May

MORRIS, Minn. - The Stevens County Board of Commissioners approved an intruder/active shooter exercise at the Stevens County Courthouse for May and signed a memorandum of understanding with Pope County...

news / government Fri, Mar 23, 2012 - 4:24pm

2012 notices of value sent to area residents

MORRIS, Minn. - Assessment notices in Stevens County for taxes to be paid in 2013 will be arriving in mailboxes shortly. County Assessor Judy Thorstad emphasized that Board of Review...

news / government Mon, Mar 19, 2012 - 9:26am

Commissioners discuss road and ditch maintenance

MORRIS, MINN. - At their meeting Tuesday, the Stevens County Board of Commissioners discussed road maintenance and construction projects for the next several years, including a suggestion to change the...

news / government Fri, Mar 09, 2012 - 2:35pm

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