Local Interest

On April 8, 2023, at approximately 5:21 p.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a capsized kayaker on the Sauk River between Highway 15 and Heim’s Mill. The overturned kayaker, who was helped out of the water by a passerby, was reporting that he couldn’t locate his son who had been with him in a separate kayak. The Stearns County … [Read more...] about Sauk River Water Rescue

On April 7, 2023, at approximately 11:48 p.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a single-vehicle crash in the 31200 block of Birch Valley Road in Millwood Township. This location is approximately ten miles northeast of the city of Melrose, on the south side of Big Birch Lake. Upon arrival deputies located a 2001 Buick Park … [Read more...] about Single-Vehicle Crash

On April 6, 2023, at approximately 2:11 p.m., the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received the report of a building fire. Stearns County Deputies, Upsala Fire Department, Freeport Fire Department, Holdingford Fire Department, and a MN DNR Conservation Officer responded to the scene located at 43985 248th Avenue in Krain Township. Upon arrival … [Read more...] about Arson

The Stearns County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center has received multiple calls from citizens stating that they had received a phone call from a person identifying themself as a Stearns County Sheriff’s Sergeant. The calls included requesting medical information, legal documents, or using intimidation about past due unpaid fines. These calls are fraudulent and are aimed to … [Read more...] about Fraud Calls

Workshops will explain opportunities available and path to becoming an approved vendor ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is offering a virtual and several in-person workshops to small businesses hoping to earn MnDOT contracts for smaller construction projects, maintenance work or needs requiring specific professional technical skills. From tree … [Read more...] about MnDOT offers workshops to small businesses seeking agency contracts