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Increased DWI Patrol this Weekend in Stearns County
Sat, 05 May 2012 12:02:12 -0700
The Minnesota State Patrol announced that there will be an increased presence on Stearns county roads and all of the 13 deadliest counties this weekend. Lt. Eric Roeske, of Minnesota State Patrol, said there are many ways for people to avoid drinking and driving. “If you don’t make a smart decision, you’re going to end up paying the price,” he said in a press release. The 13 counties that will ...
Minnesota sheriff's deputy accused of sexual abusing teens reaches plea deal before trial
Mon, 07 May 2012 14:31:16 -0700
ANOKA, Minn. - A Stearns County sheriff's deputy has reached a plea deal on charges that he sexually abused three teenagers. The St. Cloud Times ( http://on.sctimes.com/LxAbBH ) reports Sgt. Phil Meemken (MEM'-kin) reached the deal Monday as jury selection was scheduled to begin in Anoka County.
Stearns loses one judge to Mille Lacs County
Thu, 10 May 2012 07:59:32 -0700
Stearns County will lose one of its nine judges when a replacement is named for the retiring Skipper Pearson. The Supreme Court has finalized what local judges previously approved -- that there is more of a need for a judge in Milaca than St.
Flash flood watch for Stearns County in effect until Sunday morning
Sat, 05 May 2012 21:54:01 -0700
A flash flood watch remains in effect for Stearns County until 7 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The watch area is generally along and west of a line from St. Cloud to Albert Lea.
Plea deal for Minnesota deputy accused of sexual abuse
Mon, 07 May 2012 17:07:18 -0700
A Stearns County sheriff's deputy has reached a plea deal on charges that he sexually abused three teenagers.
Sheriff's deputy pleads guilty, will register as sex offender
Sun, 13 May 2012 21:01:56 -0700
A Stearns County Sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty today to one count of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct, and two counts of providing alcohol to minors.
Severe storm, hail hits central Minn.
Tue, 01 May 2012 18:28:24 -0700
A storm producing tornadoes, heavy rain and hail hit central Minnesota this evening.
Avon man named Stearns County's volunteer of the year
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:42:33 -0700
Stearns County has honored an Avon man who has worked on behalf of parks and trails as its 2012 volunteer of the year.
Stearns offers online WIC applications
Sat, 05 May 2012 22:39:50 -0700
Stearns County hopes to make it easier to apply for the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program by offering residents the option of applying online.
Plea deal for Minn. deputy accused of sexual abuse
Mon, 07 May 2012 18:44:40 -0700
A Stearns County sheriff's deputy has reached a plea deal on charges that he sexually abused three teenagers.