Local Interest

Due to recent rainfall and rising water, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office is extending the no wake zone ordinance of 300 feet from shore that has been in place for the past 30 days. The Sheriff’s Office requested an extension of the restriction from the Minnesota DNR which was granted on August 5, 2025. This no wake ordinance applies to the following lakes: Two Rivers … [Read more...] about No Wake Ordinance

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office has identified the individuals involved in the fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of 30th Street and 120th Ave, south of Bowlus. According to Sheriff Shawn Larsen, the preliminary investigation indicates that 25-year-old Juan Rodriguez of Tampa FL, was driving a 2010 Toyota Prius westbound on 30th Street when he failed to stop … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office: Crash July 11, 2025- UPDATED

St. Joseph area motorists are advised that construction of a roundabout will begin at the intersection of CSAH 2 and Minnesota Street in St. Joseph on Tuesday, July 8. This work is anticipated to last thru the end of August. See attached posted detour as this intersection will be closed to thru traffic. The contractor for this project is J.R. Ferche, Inc. from Rice, … [Read more...] about CSAH 2 and Minnesota Street in St. Joseph

Due to the significant rainfall throughout the month of June, several Stearns County lakes are experiencing very high-water levels. Pursuant to Minnesota Rule 6110.3700 Subpart 9, Stearns County Sheriff’s Office is enacting a “No Wake” rule on the following lakes for up to 30 days. This “No Wake” rule will be in place for all watercraft users withing 300 feet of the … [Read more...] about No Wake Restrictions

On June 20, 2025, at 12:35 a.m., the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call of a building fire at 120 Gertrude Street in the city of Holdingford. The caller reported a garage was on fire near a house and a parked vehicle. Upon arrival deputies located an approximately 20x30 foot two-stall detached garage engulfed in flames. The … [Read more...] about Building Fire