There will be designated places in Stearns County and surrounding areas for absentee voting for the primary elections Saturday and Monday. The locations will be open beyond normal business hours for voters.

The county’s Auditor-Treasurer, Randy Schreifels, says the Auditor’s Office and Melrose City Center will be open 10-3 p.m. Saturday. He adds the buildings will also be open until 5 p.m. Monday.

Normal operating hours are 8-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office is located at 705 Courthouse Square in St. Cloud. The Melrose City Center location is at 225 1^st Street Northeast in Melrose.