Local Interest

On February 11, 2022, at approximately 3:00 AM, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a semi that had rolled onto its side near the address of 31437 County Road 65 in Oak Township. This address is located approximately 1 mile east of the city of Melrose. The caller reported one occupant appeared to be inside. Upon arrival deputies learned that the semi had … [Read more...] about Crash in Oak Township

On February 11, 2022, at approximately 10:04 AM, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a building fire at Ted’s RV Land on Highway 55 South of Paynesville. The fire was located in a large storage building located on the property. The building was described as a cold storage facility that held two trucks, a boat, and an RV, as well as other … [Read more...] about Building Fire in Paynesville Township

The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a missing juvenile case regarding Camron Gevonta McNeal, 14, of St. Cloud. McNeal was last seen at his residence on January 19 and law enforcement was contacted. McNeal is believed to still be in the City of St. Cloud in the south or southeast area of the city. McNeal is a black male, approximately 5’5” and 200 … [Read more...] about St. Cloud: Missing Juvenile

DNR reminds riders to stay sober, ride smart Snowmobile trail conditions vary throughout Minnesota but, in areas where there’s good snow, riders have been getting out with gusto. Snowmobile tracks are common sights in road ditches, on trails and atop the ice. This year’s busy start to the riding season continues a surge in recent years of people riding snowmobiles to enjoy … [Read more...] about Snowmobile riders revving their engines across Minnesota

St. Cloud, Minn. – Due to a significant increase in demand for COVID-19 testing and a low supply of testing supplies and staff, CentraCare is making changes to COVID-19 testing. Beginning Friday, Jan. 14, CentraCare and Carris Health will be pausing COVID-19 testing at curbside, clinic, emergency department and urgent care sites for community members who are asymptomatic, … [Read more...] about CentraCare Pauses COVID-19 Testing for People Without Symptoms