Mark Anthony

4 days ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Mark Anthony

(Fergus Falls, MN)--Police in Fergus Falls have confirmed that a medium sized black bear was sighted in the area late last week. According to the report, a sighting was reported at Pebble Lake Golf Course last Friday. The DNR and other authorities are reporting more and more bear sightings in the region as bears have moved further south over the years. Bears have been spotted in past years in Douglas County and other areas.

4 days ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Mark Anthony

(Undated)--The thunderstorms yesterday (Monday) brought not only strong winds across the area, but also rainfall. A spotter just northwest of Alexandria reported .68 inches of rainfall during yesterday's storms. Other rainfall totals include: Carlos .59 inches, Sauk Centre .58 inches, Glenwood .57 inches, Starbuck .56 inches, Underwood .40 inches, and Deer Creek .32 inches of rain. The state of Minnesota could see some additional rain moving in Thursday and Friday.

4 days ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Mark Anthony

(Undated)--The National Weather Service along with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says smoky and unhealthy air will be with us through Wednesday morning. An Air Quality Alert will remain in effect through 9 a.m. Wednesday morning for our area. The MPCA has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution and ground-level ozone. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category.

4 days ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Mark Anthony

(Undated)--The National Weather Service says we will not have the best of days weatherwise today (Tuesday) due to clouds, smoke, and cooler temperatures across the area. Forecasters say widespread rain and poor air quality are expected into afternoon across parts of the state. Most of the rain should be off to our east today. Officials say we will see a clearing sky tonight into tomorrow with highs in the mid 70s expected. Stay with us for more on the weather.

5 days ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Mark Anthony

(Glenwood, MN)--Glacial Ridge Hospital has once again earned recognition from the Minnesota Department of Health as a Level IV Trauma Hospital, reaffirming its strong commitment to expert emergency care in rural Minnesota. This re-designation follows a comprehensive review of the hospital's clinical capabilities, equipment, and staff training to ensure readiness in caring for trauma patients.