Local Interest

Commander Jay Salzer advised that on August 5th, 2020, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force received information that individuals were driving in the area of 10th Avenue South in the City of Waite Park, and were in possession of several guns and possible methamphetamine. Investigators learned that the person who was supposed to be driving the vehicle was … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force

The Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds homeowners and renters to file for their 2018 property tax refund before the Aug. 15, 2020 deadline. Additionally, the 2019 property tax refund season is open and claims for 2019 refunds can be filed from now until August 15, 2021. Renters have started receiving their 2019 refunds and homeowners can expect to start seeing their … [Read more...] about With the August 15 deadline on the horizon, the Minnesota Department of Revenue offers tips for property tax refund filers

Motorists who travel on Highway 28 west of Sauk Centre will encounter a bridge closure and detour on Monday, August 17, as crews begin to replace the double box culvert bridge over Hoboken Creek. Highway 28 will close five miles between the northwest junction of Stearns County Road 183 and Highway 71 in Sauk Centre through September 18. The detour uses Stearns County Road … [Read more...] about Highway 28 closes, detours for bridge work west of Sauk Centre August 17

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