Local Interest

Tired driver causes crash. On July 24, 2020, at 10:35 a.m., Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 75 and County Road 3 in St. Joseph Township. Calvin Coplan, 18, of Holdingford, was driving a 2011 gray Dodge Charger westbound on County Road 75 west of County Road 2. Mr. Coplan reportedly drove over the fog … [Read more...] about Stearns County – Motor Vehicle Crash with Injuries

As of July 25, 2020, per the Governor's Executive Order 20‐81, people in Minnesota are required to wear a face covering in all indoor businesses and public indoor spaces, unless you are alone. Additionally, workers are required to wear a face covering when working outdoors in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained. Research has shown that use of face coverings … [Read more...] about Minnesota Face Covering Requirement

On July 22, 2020 at 6:18 p.m., Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 2 and Interstate 94 in St. Joseph Township. Lynda Hartwig, 52, of Albany, was driving a 2019 Ford Edge northbound on County Road 2. She stopped at the intersection to turn westbound onto the I-94 on ramp. While stopped yielding to traffic, … [Read more...] about Two-vehicle crash at I-94 in St. Joseph Township.

At approximately 11:42 am, their office received a report from a resident in Swan River Township, south of Little Falls, that they had just interrupted a burglary in progress. The resident drove by his property and noticed an unfamiliar vehicle parked there. The resident contacted the sheriff’s office and deputies responded. Deputies made contact with 34-year-old Cory Sund of … [Read more...] about Burglary Morrison County Sheriff’s Office July 23, 2020

July 29 through September 3 Those who travel on Interstate 94 between Highway 71 in Sauk Centre and Highway 238 in Albany will encounter work crews, heavy equipment, slow traffic and delays while segments of the road are reduced to a single lane beginning Wednesday, July 29. The lane closures will occur from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. All lanes to reopen by … [Read more...] about Plan for weekday lane closures, delays on I-94 Sauk Centre to Albany