Stearns County Sheriff's Department

The Stearns County Sheriff's Department responded to a pair of crashes last (Monday) evening.

The Stearns County Sheriff's Department has sent a burglary alert to some rural residents. They sent a "Citywatch" automated community notification alert to residents in St. Wendel and Avon Townships, as well as the residents of the cities of Avon and Rockville.

The Stearns County Sheriff's Department was called to Goat Ropers Bar on Saturday. Stometime between 2:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. someone got into the business.

It was 30-years ago that a Stearns County woman was found murdered in her home. The BCA and the Stearns County Sheriff's Office are looking for tips about the murder of 81-year-old Myrtle Cole.

A Cold Spring man was hurt when he lost control of his SUV and struck a power pole this morning. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says 76-year-old Russell Austreng was traveling on County Road 133 two miles north of St. Joseph when he left the roadway and sheared off a large power pole.

A Sauk Centre man was ticketed for driving after cancellation following a two vehicle crash Tuesday. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says 51-year-old Daniel Duchene's truck collided with a car driven by 46-year-old Cheryl Athmann of Melrose.

A teenager was hurt in a rollover. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says the incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. on Saturday in Maine Prairie Township.

The Stearns County Sheriff's Department is investigating a burglary in Maine Prairie Township. Jewelry and a small amount of cash were taken.

Someone was playing a dangerous prank early this (Tuesday) morning. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department got a report about 2:00 a.m. of large hay bales blocking the road on 155th Avenue, south of County Road 17 in Holding Township. Deputies found three large round bales completely blocking the road.

The Stearns County Sheriff's Department has released the name of the man who's body was found in the Mississippi River.