Local Interest

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

On July 20, 2020 at 8:24 p.m., Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the intersection of Pelican Lake Road and 360th Street in Avon Township for a motorcycle versus deer crash. Brad Becker, 61, of Avon, was driving his 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on Pelican Lake Road when he struck a deer in the roadway. Mr. Becker was able to call 911 to report the … [Read more...] about Avon man hits deer while riding his motorcycle.

Commander Jay Salzer advised that on July 16, 2020, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 5000 block of 17th Avenue Northeast, City of Foley, County of Benton. Investigators learned through numerous sources including citizen tips and other investigation techniques, that an individual at that address, was … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force