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Morrison County Sheriff’s Office

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The Morrison County Sheriff s Office reports that on 8-2-2016 at approximately 7:20 p.m., they received a call regarding a four-year-old who had been pulled out of Shamineau Lake and CPR was being performed. When deputies arrived on scene the four-year-old female was conscious and alert. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a four-year-old female was playing near the water … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office

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Morrison County Sheriff’s Office • 7-29-16 Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen states that Glenn Hoppe has been located and remains in good physical condition. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a passerby motorist located Hoppe walking along the roadway as he was driving by the Castaway Restaurant on 320th Street in Scandia Valley Township. The motorist recognized Hoppe as … [Read more...] about ***UPDATED NEWS RELEASE***

Morrison County Sheriff’s Office July 26th, 2016 • Missing Person

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The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 51 year old Glenn Hoppe, from Elk River, MN. Hoppe is approximately 5’10” tall, 182 lbs, brown hair and blue eyes. He was at a camper with a friend on Crookneck Lake in NW Morrison County. Hoppe was last seen on 7-25-2016 at approximately 1:00 a.m. leaving the camper wearing a bright green … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office July 26th, 2016 • Missing Person

After strong winds and storm, state park campgrounds open

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Tree down by Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center, Itasca State Park. In the wake of a storm that hit northern Minnesota early Thursday, Department of Natural Resources’ crews are busy working to clean up the damage and reopen facilities. The DNR recommends visitors check www.mndnr.gov/closures for current information on state parks, recreation areas and state forest … [Read more...] about After strong winds and storm, state park campgrounds open