Minnesota Sex Offender Indicted on Federal Child Porn Charges
The charges allege he continued to victimize a 12-year-old girl even after he was convicted of a sex offense in 2024 and was placed on probation.
Stearns County
Stearns County Officials Fear Big Tax Hikes From Proposed Budget Shifts
County leaders are pushing back against new budget plans that could dramatically increase property taxes.
Stearns County Commissioners Receive Justice Center Update
The scope and scale of a new Stearns County Justice Center are starting to take shape through the design and budgeting phase.
Stearns County Seeking Input on Justice Center Designs
Stearns County is holding some community engagement meetings on plans for a new Justice Center.
Minnesota Dairy Herd Quarantined After Bird Flu Found in Milk
Health officials stress that the pasteurization process used on all milk sold in stores is effective at killing the virus.
What You Need to Know About Household Hazardous Waste
All of us have household products that need to be disposed of in a safe and cost effective way. The Stearns County Household Hazardous Waste facility is located on the west end of Waite Park.
Two Killed in Wrong Way Driver Crash in Central Minnesota
The State Patrol released the names of the victims this afternoon.
Shotgun Fired at Minnesota SWAT Team During Weekend Standoff
A news release says it appears a pellet from one of the shotgun blasts hit one of the officer's protective glasses.
Take a Polar Plunge in Stearns County in February
The Stearns County Polar Plunge will take place Saturday February 15 at Avon Beach at noon. The plunge is to support Special Olympics Minnesota and is presented by the Stearns County Sheriff's Department.
Stearns County Approves Justice Center Schematic Design
Stearns County is entering the next phase of building a new Justice Center after county commissioners approved the schematic design.