Emergency crews responded to an explosion and house fire in Big Lake Monday afternoon. The incident happened just before 12:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Hiawatha Avenue.
You may see several squad cars and activity around St. Joseph tomorrow (Friday), but don't be alarmed. The St. Joseph and Waite Park police departments and the Stearns County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a training exercise with the 367th Army Reserve Battallion.
Crime affects us all one way or another and local authorities want you to know you can help. The Sartell Police Department will be holding an informational meeting tomorrow (Thursday) regarding their Neighborhood Watch program.
The Waite Park police department is looking at adding a body camera system to their officers later this year. The department has gotten the green light from the city and the potential purchase has been calculated into this years budget.
The Minneapolis Police Department, the largest in Minnesota, has become the latest to equip its officers with body cameras in what officials say is an effort to improve transparency and hold police accountable.