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Grass Fire Destroys Shed, Labeled Suspicious

Lee Voss — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:58:08 +0000

The St. Cloud Fire Marshall is investigating a grass fire that burned a fence and destroyed a yard shed in north St. Cloud Monday evening.

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Arson Fire Investigated at North St. Cloud Business

Jim Maurice — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:33:04 +0000

The St. Cloud Fire Department is investigating an arson fire. Fire crews were called to Tom Windshield Repair on Fifth Street North at about 10:15 p.m. last (Sunday) night.

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Hillman Man Convicted of Setting Own House on Fire

The Associated Press — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 18:46:23 +0000

A Hillman man whose home was facing foreclosure has been convicted of setting the house on fire in 2010 for the insurance money. Jurors deliberated for four hours this week before finding 53-year-old Randy Donald Reed guilty of first-degree arson. He's scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 9.

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UPDATE: Early Morning Apartment Fire Ruled Arson

Lee Voss — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:35:36 +0000

St. Cloud Fire Marshal Mike Post says an early morning apartment fire was arson and a reward is being offered to help solve the crime.

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Officials Investigate Arson Fire

Jim Maurice — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:20:47 +0000

St. Cloud police are looking for information on an arson fire. At about 10:20 p.m. on Saturday police and fire were called to the 2500 block of Clearwater Road for an apartment sign that was on fire.

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Police Ask for Public's Help in Solving $1.6-Million Arson Fire [VIDEO]

Tim Lyon — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:45:58 +0000

Fire officials say a warehouse fire in south St. Cloud that caused over $1.6-million dollars in damage was intentionally set.

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Man Arrested After Starting Fire in Closet

Lee Voss — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:19:24 +0000

Police arrested a St. Cloud man after he allegedly tried to burn down a residence Saturday evening. Officers were called to the 1500 block of 33rd Avenue North at about 5:15 p.m. for a reported fire.

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St. Cloud Police Investigate Arson Car Fire

Jim Maurice — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:02:24 +0000

Officials are investigating an arson car fire. The incident happened at about 4:30 a.m. this (Wednesday) morning in the 1100 block of 10 1/2 Avenue South.

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Police Seek Help In Arson At Dayton's Old House

The Associated Press — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:46:41 +0000

Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help in solving an arson fire early this month at a home once owned by Gov. Mark Dayton. Police and Crime Stoppers of Minnesota announced Thursday a reward of up to $6,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case.

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Fire Marshal Says Arson Is Not Victimless Crime

Jim Maurice — Sun, 01 May 2011 16:55:02 +0000

State Fire Marshal Jerry Rosendahl is reminding citizens to be on the watch for arson, and report anything suspicious to authorities. Sunday marks the start of National Arson Awareness Week.

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Benton County Investigating String Of Arson Wildfires

Lee Voss — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:38:27 +0000

Authorities in Benton County are investigating a series of arson wildfires. Sheriff Brad Bennett says there have three such fires already this spring. The grassfires pose a threat to the public, natural resources and private property.

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ATF Offers Up To $5,000 Reward In Atwater Arson

Jim Maurice — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:55:00 +0000

A reward is being offered for information about an arson fire that destroyed three businesses in downtown Atwater. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced Monday that up to $5,000 will be offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.

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