Parts Of Stearns Co. Experiencing Disruption In 911 Calls From Landlines
The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says parts of the county are experiencing a disruption of services with calls to 911 Tuesday afternoon.
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The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says parts of the county are experiencing a disruption of services with calls to 911 Tuesday afternoon.
The man who drove his pickup truck into a horse-drawn buggy in Avon, Minnesota last year will be sentenced for one count of misdemeanor careless driving on October 24. The Stearns County District Court says 24-year-old Marc Knapp amended his plea to 'guilty' in the crash that resulted in the deaths of two people, Bob and Joan Keppers.
A 51-year-old Sauk Centre man was briefly arrested Friday in connection to a bomb threat at the Stearns County Administration Building.
The Minnesota State Patrol says 82-year-old Arlene Ann Vanbeck was killed a crash in St. Joseph Township Friday morning.
Few details were immediately available about the crash in Stearns County, but it happened at about 10 a.m. along Highway 23 at Interstate 94.
A 17-year-old Sauk Rapids boy is in the hospital after a near drowning incident last week.
A kayaker reported a male body in the Mississippi River near the St. Cloud Hospital Wednesday evening, the Stearns County Sheriff's Office said. The body has not yet been identified and the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office is completing an autopsy.
Authorities say the Clearwater teen was traveling southbound on County Road 75 when he drove into a ditch, hit a driveway approach and flew 150 feet before hitting the ground. The vehicle then struck a tree and came to a stop.
With Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching, the Stearns County Sheriff's Office reminds lake-goers to reduce boating speeds on lakes with high water levels. The office announced a no-wake restriction on all Stearns County area lakes and rivers, meaning no watercraft can produce a wake within 300 feet of the shore.
An Avon man who struck a horse-drawn buggy from behind, killing its two passengers, has been charged with a misdemeanor.
Minnesota agriculture officials placed Stearns County under an emergency quarantine to limit movement of firewood and ash material after emerald ash borer (EAB) was discovered within the county.
A family escaped from their Brockway Township home Saturday after they woke up to find the deck was on fire.
A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for multiple sex trafficking and prostitution promotion charges involving two women, including a juvenile.
An investigation is underway after an elderly man's body was found in a burned field in Stearns County.
A semi-truck driver could face charges in a crash that killed a pregnant mother.
Police say a 30-year-old pregnant woman died Monday morning after the vehicle she was driving was hit by a semi that failed to stop at an intersection in Stearns County.
The two occupants of the buggy were killed in the crash. On Monday, the victims were identified as Robert Alois Keppers and Mary Joan Keppers.
Two people were killed Sunday after a pickup truck hit their horse-drawn buggy from behind on County Road 9 just south of Queens Road in Stearns County.
A young Stearns County father has no doubt in his mind -- working smoke detectors saved his family's lives. Robert Power, his wife and three little girls were fast asleep at 2 a.m. Monday morning. That's when the shrieking sirens alerted them to smoke and fire in their toddler's bedroom.
A man who said he was distracted by his cellphone rolled his vehicle several times and suffered injuries early Tuesday morning, according to the Stearns County Sheriff.
A 46-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly brandished a handgun at a family.
Two teenagers suffered critical injuries after a pickup truck carrying them and four others left a Stearns County roadway Saturday and struck a large tree head-on. Authorities say the 17-year-old driver had been drinking.
H5N2 low pathogenic avian influenza, a milder strain of bird flu that does not pose a public health risk or food safety concern, has been found in a Stearns County turkey flock.
A Stearns County Sheriff's deputy is recovering well after being shot by a stolen bow and arrow during a standoff Thursday.
An Avon Community Church pastor has been charged with having a sexual relationship with a parishioner during ongoing counseling sessions.
Defender Lee Stecklein and forward Grace Zumwinkle are staying put in Minnesota after the PWHL's Frost re-signed both players.
Sunday marks one year since a politically motivated attack killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and seriously injured state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. As Minnesotans begin reflecting on the shocking day, many are choosing to remember how the Hortmans lived.
Minneapolis resident Davis Moturi was shot outside his home in 2024. The shooting happened after more than a year of harassment and 38 calls to 911. A lawsuit filed earlier this month claims the couple that sold him and his wife their south Minneapolis home didn't protect them.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Thousands of providers who were cut off from Medicaid billing can once again receive funds, at least for now, as the Minnesota Department of Human Services navigates a revalidation process drawing bipartisan criticism.
Minneapolis resident Davis Moturi was shot outside his home in 2024. The shooting happened after more than a year of harassment and 38 calls to 911. A lawsuit filed earlier this month claims the couple that sold him and his wife their south Minneapolis home didn't protect them.
Schools in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are ending the year on a high note after a tumultuous time during Operation Metro Surge.
Before Melissa Hortman was elected to the Legislature and later became speaker of the Minnesota House, she began her career fresh out of law school at a local legal aid office. In her short time doing that work, one family said she made a generational impact on them.
About 28 cities submitted their interest to U.S. Soccer as part of the bidding process. Minneapolis was chosen as one of the 14 finalists.
The University of Minnesota has renamed the sports complex at its Minneapolis campus from Williams Arena to The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says an exploding population of mayflies could cause serious trouble for drivers in southeast Minnesota.
Saturday and Sunday will be breezy and cool in the Twin Cities as crisp Canadian air settles in.
Two men on a Minnesota trail helped rescue a missing woman who had been stuck in the mud for three days.
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Two women were involved in a deadly head-on crash Tuesday night in Chisago City, Minnesota.
A man serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing six hunters during a confrontation over trespassing in 2004 has died, officials said.
Two women were involved in a deadly head-on crash Tuesday night in Chisago City, Minnesota.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Thousands of providers who were cut off from Medicaid billing can once again receive funds, at least for now, as the Minnesota Department of Human Services navigates a revalidation process drawing bipartisan criticism.
Before Melissa Hortman was elected to the Legislature and later became speaker of the Minnesota House, she began her career fresh out of law school at a local legal aid office. In her short time doing that work, one family said she made a generational impact on them.
Before Melissa Hortman was elected to the Legislature and later became speaker of the Minnesota House, she began her career fresh out of law school at a local legal aid office. In her short time doing that work, one family said she made a generational impact on them.
Politicians are pointing fingers as the state grapples with an ongoing fraud crisis. Right now, Medicaid providers are trying to navigate getting recertified and paid.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
A man serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing six hunters during a confrontation over trespassing in 2004 has died, officials said.
The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, was wanted for attempted murder of a police officer after shooting at law enforcement during a vehicle chase earlier this week, officials said.
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman's family released a statement Thursday afternoon addressing Vance Boelter's change of plea in federal court, saying that "there is not justice when our family and our state will never truly heal."
The state-level case against Vance Boelter — the man who pleaded guilty in federal court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses — will continue, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Thursday afternoon.
Eat Street businesses in south Minneapolis are back open Wednesday after several had to shelter in place during Tuesday's standoff.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
There's plenty to do in Minnesota this weekend, including some major anniversary parties, Maple Grove's ever-popular Chalkfest and much more!
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Defender Lee Stecklein and forward Grace Zumwinkle are staying put in Minnesota after the PWHL's Frost re-signed both players.
About 28 cities submitted their interest to U.S. Soccer as part of the bidding process. Minneapolis was chosen as one of the 14 finalists.
The University of Minnesota has renamed the sports complex at its Minneapolis campus from Williams Arena to The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
Committed to staging a legitimate competition for their starting quarterback position, at least during this less-urgent part of the offseason, the Vikings have divided the time in drills with the first team between Kyler Murray and incumbent J.J. McCarthy. That's the way they'll start training camp next month, too.
Ahead of the 2026 Special Olympics games, some young Special Olympians had an awesome Thursday on the court with the Minnesota Lynx.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
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