Local Interest

The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kaitlyn Hohman. Ms. Hohman was reported missing from the city of Eden Valley and was last in contact with family on or about July 27, 2023. Ms. Hohman is a white female, 5’ 2”, 125 pounds, with blue eyes, and is known to wear a wig. Ms. Hohman may be in the Twin Cities Metro area, specifically … [Read more...] about Stearns County: Missing Person

The ice season got off to a quick start in parts of Minnesota in recent days, with ice forming on some water bodies and numerous reports of ice anglers already testing their luck. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to stay on shore until there’s at least 4 inches of new, clear ice. Ice conditions this time of year are highly variable and can … [Read more...] about Caution paramount as ice season gets underway

As the snowmobile riding season draws near, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds riders of important dates, safety tips and registration requirements. The current lack of snow cover means that Minnesota’s snowmobile trails will not be usable by the official opening date of Dec. 1. Several conditions must be met before trails are open, groomed and ready for … [Read more...] about Minnesota DNR shares reminders about the upcoming snowmobile riding season

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek answers in the homicide of Terrence (Terry) Brisk who was murdered while hunting on his parent’s property on November 7, 2016. The Sheriff’s Office, along with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) work collaboratively to find the person/persons responsible for Terry’s murder and bring them to justice. The Sheriff’s … [Read more...] about Morrison County Seeking Answers: Terrence (Terry) Brisk Homicide

On November 2, 2023, at 12:10 p.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a call regarding a crash with injuries on County Road 3 near River Street, east of the city of Holdingford. It was reported that a truck veered into the ditch and rolled. Upon arrival, deputies located a 2010 Toyota Tundra resting on the driver’s side in the ditch. The driver, … [Read more...] about Crash with Injuries near Holdingford