Local Interest

ST CLOUD, Minn. (2:20 p.m.) – The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol have closed eastbound I-94 near Highway 4, just east of Sauk Centre in Stearns County, due to a crash. The road will remain closed until further notice. Motorists should avoid the area. Those who must travel eastbound I-94 west of Sauk Centre will encounter stopped traffic … [Read more...] about Eastbound Interstate 94 closed at Highway 4 near Sauk Centre

ST CLOUD, Minn. – (11:15 a.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation warns motorists that heavy snow is causing significantly reduced visibility, areas with whiteout conditions and poor winter driving in south central Minnesota. A band of extremely heavy snow is currently moving through all or portions of Wright, Stearns, Todd, southern Morrison, Benton, Sherburne and … [Read more...] about Heavy snow creates hazardous driving conditions in Central Minnesota

On February 13, 2019, several Stearns County residents contacted the Sheriff’s Office in regards to suspicious mail/phone calls. The residents reported receiving a letter in the mail from “DotService.com” regarding DOT (Department of Transportation) numbers. The letter is informing the recipient their DOT number is “PAST DUE” and they need to complete their “Biennial … [Read more...] about Stearns County – Fraudulent Activity

On February 12, 2019 at approximately 2:19 p.m., the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a two vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of County Road 11 and County Road 30 in Oak Township. This intersection is a few miles south of the City of Freeport. According to Sheriff Steve Soyka, an SUV, driven by Cheryl Kae Ziemer, 55, of Freeport, was traveling … [Read more...] about Crash with Injuries near Freeport

Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen reports that formal charges are pending against 37-year-old, Blaine Beaulieu from Onamia, MN for his involvement in four separate burglaries which involved thefts of four firearms, two motor vehicles and a side-by-side ATV from residences in Little Falls, Belle Prairie and Platte Townships. According to the Sheriff’s Office, on 2-6-2019 … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office February 7, 2019