Local Interest

On June 22, 2020 at 8:00 p.m., Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a farm accident in the 22000 block of 300th Street in Farming Township. The caller stated a 2-year-old boy fell into a liquid manure pit. Albany Fire and Rescue arrived and located the boy about a foot from the edge of the manure pit with both of his legs and right arm submerged. Albany Rescue tied … [Read more...] about Stearns County: Farm Accident-Rescue

As of June 15, 2020, Todd County has 374 lab confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID‐19) and two COVID‐19 related deaths. Local transmission of the virus is occurring. As many businesses and community settings begin to reopen, it is important to remember that some individuals are at increased risk for COVID‐19 illness or death. While the majority of people who become infected … [Read more...] about COVID‐19 At Risk Guidance

June 12, 2020: At approximately 5:55 p.m. received a report of a two-vehicle accident with possible injuries at the intersection of Highway 27 and Dove Road, approximately seven miles west of Little Falls, MN in Culdrum Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 62-year-old Lisa Lano of Little Falls, MN was traveling east on Highway 27 and 21-year-old Jesse Bartkowicz of … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office: Accident

June 14, 2020: At approximately 1:07 a.m. received a report of an ATV accident on Barrel Road, approximately one mile south of Upsala, MN. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 63-year-old Todd Walker of Burtrum, MN was traveling north along Barrel Road in a Polaris Razor ATV. Walker lost control of the ATV, hit a power pole and was thrown from the machine. Walker was pronounced … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office: ATV Accident

Detached garage fire in Holding Township. On June 5th at 5:56 p.m., Stearns County Sheriff deputies responded to a building fire in the 43000 block of 155th Avenue in Holding Township, 2 miles east of Holdingford. Homeowner, George Bieniek, 86, of Holdingford, stated his detached garage was one fire. Holdingford Fire Department responded to extinguish the … [Read more...] about Building Fire: Holding Township