Local Interest

Anglers in some parts of Minnesota have been venturing onto the ice for several weeks, while water remains open in other parts of the state. So far in December, weather in the state—which has included rain, snow and fluctuating temperatures—has affected ice-making and impacted ice that’s already formed. As a result, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources stresses the … [Read more...] about DNR cautions about uneven conditions as ice season gets underway

On December 16, 2021, at approximately 11:01 p.m., Stearns County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the area of 43610 125th Avenue in Brockway Township for a rollover crash with possible injuries. Upon arrival deputies found the driver, Emmalee Hollermann, 16, of Burtrum, with passengers, Anthony Martin, 17, St. Joseph, and Aaron Gonzales, 16, Sauk Centre, outside of an … [Read more...] about Rollover Crash

Commander Jay Salzer advised that on 12/16/2021, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force (CMVOTF) executed a search warrant in the 10000 of 115th St. Ne Gilman Mn, in Benton County. Investigators learned that the occupants of the residence were suspected of selling methamphetamine. After a several month long investigation, Investigators applied for a search … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force

December 15, 2021 Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen announced that his office, in cooperation with all local police departments in the county, have recently completed the annual Predatory Offender Registration (POR) verifications for Morrison County. Each year the sheriff’s office organizes a verification check for all predatory offenders who are on the registry and … [Read more...] about Morrison County Annual Predatory Offender Registration Verifications

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 12-14-2021 at approximately 3:03 pm, their office received a report of a one-vehicle rollover on Great River Road, south of 170th Avenue, approximately six miles southeast of Bowlus, MN in Two Rivers Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 20-year-old Dylan Mckenzie from Bowlus, MN was traveling south on Great River … [Read more...] about One Vehicle Rollover Near Bowlus