Federal Judge Closes Receivership in Petters’ Ponzi Scheme
A federal judge has closed the Tom Petters receivership nearly 13 years after freezing the assets of the Ponzi scheme orchestrator.
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Big Lake Man Charged With Giving Pot to Teen Girl for Sex
A Big Lake man is accused of convincing a 13-year-old Stearns County girl to give him oral sex in exchange for an ounce of marijuana and $90.
Suspect Charged in Downtown St. Cloud Pawn Shop Robbery
The Stearns County Attorney's Office has charged one of three men accused of robbing a downtown St. Cloud pawn shop last August.
UPDATE: Former Albany Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sex Crime Involving Teen
A former teacher and coach in the Albany School District has pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a student.
Rice Man Pleads Guilty to Driving Drunk Before Fatal Crash
A Rice man who was charged in a drunk driving crash that killed a Kimball man has pleaded guilty.
Big Lake Man Charged in Undercover Sex Sting Involving a Child
A Big Lake man is charged in Stearns County with trying to solicit a child to engage in sex acts.
Paynesville Man Accused of Burning Down Mobile Home Thursday
A Paynesville man is accused of burning down the mobile home he was living in.
California Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes in Stearns County
A California man is charged in Stearns County with felony sex crimes involving a minor.
Stearns County Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teen Girl
A man formerly of Grey Eagle was booked into the Stearns County Jail Saturday on an outstanding warrant.
Rice Woman Sentenced for Theft While Acting as a Guardian
A Benton County judge has sentenced a Rice woman guilty of illegally obtaining medical assistance while acting as the guardian and conservator for a man who was hurt in a car crash.