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Morrison County Sheriff’s Office March 7th, 2017

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The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 03-05-2017, their office received several reports of mailboxes that were damaged along the southern part of Culdrum Township, north of Swanville. Morrison County deputies responded to the area and observed several mailboxes that appeared to have been smashed. According to the sheriff’s office, these incidents are … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office March 7th, 2017

House Sends Bill to Legalize Sunday Alcohol Sales to the Governor

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Thursday, the Minnesota House of Representatives re-passed House File 30, a bill that will legalize the sale of beer, wine and liquor on Sundays in Minnesota. The legislation will now be sent to Governor Mark Dayton who has stated that he will allow the measure to become law. “I am excited that after four years of championing Sunday Sales legislation, … [Read more...] about House Sends Bill to Legalize Sunday Alcohol Sales to the Governor

Todd County Police Reports

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On 2-28-2017 a burglary was reported at a residence on 11th street in Browerville. The burglary happened sometime during the evening of the 2-28-2017. 02/28/17 06:33 COUNTY 14 / 135TH AVE, EAGLE BEND, MN 56446 Car Deer On 2-28-2017 at 0633 hours, Gregg Snow of rural Eagle Bend hit a deer on county road 14 near 135 th Ave with his 1992 Buick road mater causing front in … [Read more...] about Todd County Police Reports

Alert: Jail Giftcard Phone Scam

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The Stearns County Sheriff’s office has taken several phone scam reports where residents of Stearns County are being called and advised that their grandchild is in jail. The suspects identify themselves as a supervisor of the jail and that they need to receive Walmart gift cards to bail their grandchild out of jail. Several victims have purchased $3000.00 and $6000.00 Walmart … [Read more...] about Alert: Jail Giftcard Phone Scam