On June 6th, 2017, investigators with the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force received information on the location of a person wanted on several felony warrants who was staying in the Pierz area of Morrison County. Investigators began watching a residence and a short time later observed a motorcycle leave the house. Investigators believed the wanted party was … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force
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Morrison County News Release June 7, 2017
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 06-06-2017 at approximately 5:10 pm, their office received a report of a motorcycle accident with injuries at the intersection of Greyhound Road and 165th Street, north of Little Falls, MN. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the driver of the motorcycle, 53 year old Mary Venske of Randall, MN was traveling north on Greyhound … [Read more...] about Morrison County News Release June 7, 2017
Early season boaters urged to wear life jackets on cold water
During the spring “cold water season” of Memorial Day weekend, boaters are reminded that wearing a life jacket is a safety necessity. While boaters are encouraged to always wear a life jacket no matter the water temperature or season, public safety officials stress that wearing a life jacket – not just having it on the boat – is the one action that significantly increases the … [Read more...] about Early season boaters urged to wear life jackets on cold water
MnDOT urges caution in work zones during Memorial Day weekend
ST. PAUL, Minn. – With summer road construction in full swing, the Minnesota Department of Transportation urges motorists to plan ahead before traveling during Memorial Day weekend and use extra care while driving through highway work zones. “MnDOT will suspend work on most projects during the holiday weekend,” said Commissioner Charlie Zelle. “However, the work zones are … [Read more...] about MnDOT urges caution in work zones during Memorial Day weekend
Morrison County News Release
May 22, 2017 The Morrison County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect(s) who are responsible for a boat motor theft that occurred at Staples Sports, located off 320th street in Scandia Valley Twp. Sheriff Shawn Larsen states the suspect(s) cut through a chain linked fence between 3:24am and 4:13am on Saturday 5-20-2017. They left … [Read more...] about Morrison County News Release