Local Interest

Sun obstructs driver’s vision causing crash. Kjerstin Campbell, 17, of Paynesville, was driving a Chevrolet Equinox eastbound on County Road 2 attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Island Lake Road. Jesse Kern, 38, of Cold Spring, was also traveling eastbound in his Chevrolet Suburban when he struck the rear of the Equinox at approximately 50 mph. Mr. Kern said he did not … [Read more...] about Stearns County – Crash with Injuries

A Vehicle found in pond after minor crash. Steven Sand, 37, of Avon, was driving his 2002 Mazda Protégé eastbound on County Road 154 near Pelican Lake when he observed a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck exiting the parking lot of “The Landing.” Mr. Sand slammed on his brakes to avoid a collision but was side swiped by the pickup. The Silverado continued going north on … [Read more...] about Stearns County – Motor Vehicle Crash

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office wants residents to be aware of a couple scams that are circulating. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the most recent case is a person receiving a phone call from someone posing as a representative from Publishers Clearing House. The scammer advises the person that they won a prize. They are then instructed to go and buy Amazon Gift Cards … [Read more...] about Morrison County – Scams

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 9-10-2019 at approximately 5:06 am, their office received a report of a domestic assault involving a knife at the Eastwood Inn Apartments, City of Motley, MN. When deputies arrived to investigate they learned the suspect had left the scene on foot into the nearby woods. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the suspect, … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office – Domestic Assault

UPDATE: As of 09/11/2019, service has been fully restored. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office is experiencing a temporary disruption of services with calls to 911 in some areas of Stearns County. Not all the calls being made to 911 from a landline are ringing into the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office. Stearns County officials are working with local telephone companies to … [Read more...] about Stearns County – 911 Disruption of Services -RESTORED