Local Interest

As of June 4, 2020, Todd County has 340 lab confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). Local transmission of the virus is occurring. On June 4, 2020, Todd County received notification of its first COVID-19 related death. The death occurred in a Todd County resident between the ages of 30-39 years, who lived in a private residence. “Our condolences go out to the family and … [Read more...] about First Todd County COVID-19 Related Death

Lightning strike believed to be cause of house fire. On June 2, 2020, at approximately 2:47 p.m., Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a house fire at 19607 County Road 40 in Farming Township. The homeowner, Daniel Fennell, 52, of Avon, was in his garage when he heard a loud bang and saw a bright flash out of an opened overhead garage door. Mr. Fennell could … [Read more...] about Stearns County: House Fire

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 6-2-2020 at approximately 1:25 pm, their office received a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 133rd Street and 270th Avenue, approximately one mile south of Pierz, MN in Pierz Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 23-year-old Kyle Soltis of Freeport, MN was traveling south on 270th Avenue and … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office: Two Vehicle Accident

The Morrison County Sheriff ‘s Office reports that on 5-23-2020 at approximately 6:53 am, their office received a report of a one-vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of 50th Avenue and 50th Street, one mile north of Upsala in Elmdale Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 65-year-old David Heisick of Upsala, MN was traveling north on 50th Avenue. Heisick’s … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office – One Vehicle Accident Elmdale Township

The Morrison County Sheriff ‘s Office reports that on 5-24-2020 at approximately 7:12 pm, their office received a report of an ATV accident with injuries at the intersection of 110th Street and 110th Avenue in Swan River Township, southwest of Little Falls, MN. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 39-year-old Thomas Sowada of Little Falls, MN was driving a side-by-side ATV with … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office – ATV Accident Swan River Township