The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 1-4-2026 at approximately 1:44 am, their office received a report of a business burglary alarm going off at Swanville Produce, located off Rhoda Avenue, in the City of Swanville, MN. When deputies arrived, they learned the business was broken into along with St. Peter Lutheran Church, located off of Berkey Avenue. … [Read more...] about Swanville Burglaries: January 4, 2026
Local Interest
Minnesota DNR recognizes 9 conservation officers for lifesaving efforts
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division recently recognized nine conservation officers for their lifesaving efforts in the past few months. The COs receiving lifesaving awards are: Matt Brodin, Brainerd area Levi Brown, Staples area Nick Bruesewitz, Karlstad area Emily Douvier, Morris area Coby Fontes, Warroad area Jake Homan, Alexandria … [Read more...] about Minnesota DNR recognizes 9 conservation officers for lifesaving efforts
Two-Vehicle Crash Near St. Rosa
On December 25, 2025, at approximately 4:57 PM, the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 calls regarding a two-vehicle collision on County Road 17, just north of 425th Street in Millwood Township. This intersection is a quarter mile north of the city of Saint Rosa. Deputies arrived to find two vehicles severely damaged. David Riegel, 54, of … [Read more...] about Two-Vehicle Crash Near St. Rosa
Stearns County Lights County Buildings Green in Support of Veterans
Stearns County buildings have been illuminated green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers to shine a light on the service of our veterans and their families. From November 4-11, county buildings and landmarks are illuminated … [Read more...] about Stearns County Lights County Buildings Green in Support of Veterans
Building Fire in Holding Township
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 10:44 a.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a call of a building fire at 43868 County Road 3 in Holding Township. The property owner, Gerard Pintok, 64, of Holdingford called to report his 40x110 foot equipment shed was on fire. Shortly before the fire started, he went inside the shed to start a fire in … [Read more...] about Building Fire in Holding Township
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