Stearns County Sheriff's Department

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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The Stearns County Sheriff's Department is selling a car and a motorcycle. Both were seized through the DWI forfeiture process.

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