Local Interest

In the past several weeks the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase in incidents at several Stearns County Parks. Quarry Park in Waite Park has experienced a large number of thefts, fights, alcohol, and drug violations. This week, the Sheriff’s Office will be implementing several methods to keep our parks safe and to foster a sense of security for those … [Read more...] about Increased Patrol Response in County Parks

On June 19, 2021 at approximately 12:55 pm, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a report of a one-vehicle crash near Highway 238 and 415th Street in Krain Township. The caller reported that the occupant of the vehicle had injuries to his wrist and back pain. Upon arrival, responders found the driver, Jerome Klein, 69, of St. Joseph, was … [Read more...] about Krain Township Crash

It’s been a deadly start to the open-water season in Minnesota. As of June 16, as many as nine people have been victims of boating fatalities. That number, which is preliminary, marks the most fatalities at this point of the year in more than a decade. In addition, a higher-than-average number of people have drowned at places like beaches and swimming pools. Officials … [Read more...] about DNR stresses safety after deadly few weeks on the water

Friday, June 18, 2021: To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is activating burning restrictions beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday for the southern and eastern portions of Beltrami county, and all of Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties. In the area affected by the restrictions, … [Read more...] about High fire danger brings burning restrictions to north-central counties

June 10, 2021: The heat wave we are experiencing has prompted the operator of the electric transmission system in our region to issue a maximum generation emergency event. Stearns Electric Association is asking its members to conserve electricity. Please cut back energy use until 10 p.m. today. Your cooperation is appreciated. This message is from Stearns Electric … [Read more...] about Stearns Electric Association asks members to do their part to conserve energy today