Sheriff Seeks Information on String of Burglaries
A rash of day-time burglaries have been reported in rural Stearns County. Sheriff John Sanner says there have been 48 reported so far this year in Eden Lake, Maine Prairie, Munson, Lynden, Avon, and...
View ArticleSt. Augusta Man Hurt in Hunting Accident
A 50-year-old St. Augusta man has been hurt in a hunting accident. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says Daniel Nelson was hunting on his property near County Road 136. Read More|Comment...
View ArticleTeen Hurt While Trying to Avoid Deer
The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says Tanika Henkel was driving on County Road 7, about three miles north of Fairhaven, at about 3:30 a.m. when she swerved to avoid a deer and went into the...
View ArticleMasked Gunmen Rob St. Martin Grocery
The grocery store in St. Martin was robbed at gunpoint. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says the incident happened just after 7:30 p.m. last (Monday) night at the Corner Grocery on Main Street....
View ArticleVehicles Broken Into in St. Augusta
The Stearns County Sheriff's Department is investigating thefts from several vehicles in St. Augusta. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleUPDATE: Kimball Man Killed in Crash
A Kimball man was killed in a crash early this (Tuesday) morning. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department responded to the crash just after 5:00 a.m. on County Road 142 1 1/2 miles northeast of St....
View ArticleTwo Vehicles Crash on Icy Roads
Two vehicles collided on the icy roads. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says the incident happened just before noon on Sunday on County Road 17 in Melrose Township. Read More|Comment Continue...
View ArticleClothes Dryer Sparks House Fire
A clothes dryer is the cause of a house fire in Luxemburg Township. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says fire officials were called to the home at about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Read More|Comment...
View ArticleStearns Co. Sheriff Investigates Rollover
At least three people were hurt in a rollover early this (Saturday) morning near New Munich. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says the incident happened at about 2:30 a.m. on Highway 237 in Oak...
View ArticleSheriff: Dead Man Found Inside Semi at Rest Stop
Authorities are investigating a death at the Avon rest stop. At about 10:15 a.m. on Sunday the Stearns County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of dead man inside a semi at the westbound Avon...
View ArticlePlea Deal for Stearns County Deputy Accused of Sexual Abuse
A Stearns County sheriff's deputy has reached a plea deal on charges that he sexually abused three teenagers. Sergeant Phil Meemken reached the deal today as jury selection was scheduled to begin for...
View ArticleSt. Cloud Man Hurt in Motorcycle Crash
A 47-year-old St. Cloud man was hurt in a motorcycle crash. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says the incident happened just before 3:00 p.m. yesterday (Sunday) on County Road 44 in Lyndon...
View ArticleUPDATE: Stearns County Man Killed in Farm Accident
Authorities say a 74-year-old man was killed in a farm accident in Stearns County. Sheriff's officials say Albert Joseph Meyer was working on a rock wagon Tuesday when he became pinned between the...
View ArticleTwo Clearwater People Hurt in One Vehicle Crash
Two people were hurt in a one-vehicle crash. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says the crash happened just before midnight on Saturday on County Road 145 at the intersection of Driftwood Road in...
View ArticleBelgrade Man Hurt in Motorcycle Crash
A Belgrade man was hurt in a motorcycle crash on Saturday. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says a deputy on patrol came upon the crash at about 8:30 p.m. on County Road 12 and County Road 11...
View ArticleCar, Bike Collide on St. John's Campus
A man rode his bike into a car on the St. John's campus on Friday. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says the incident happened near County Road 159 and Church Street at about 5:15 p.m. Read...
View ArticleSauk Rapids Motorcycle Driver Hurt in Crash
A 49-year-old Sauk Rapids man was hurt when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a car. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says the incident happened at about 5:20 p.m. on Sunday on County...
View ArticleSemi Driver Dies After Truck Goes into Plowed Field
A semi driver died after driving the vehicle into a field. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says the incident happened at about 7:00 a.m. this (Wednesday) morning on County Road 2 in St. Joseph...
View ArticleTwo Vehicle Crash Injures 1, Causes Power Outage
Two vehicles collided in St. Wendel Township yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says the crash happened at about 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of County Road 3 and...
View ArticleAnimal on the Road Causes Two Vehicle Crash
An animal on the road is being blamed for a two vehicle crash. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says the incident happened at about 5:20 p.m. yesterday (Sunday) on Highway 23, near Stearns...
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