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Two men have been arrested for their involvement of the alleged sale of drugs. The Central Minnesota Violent Offenders Task Force conducted a controlled buy of about two ounces of cocaine from 21-year-old Raymond McManus of Ham Lake.

Authorities say they have found 16 pounds of cocaine hidden in a wooden pallet. Cold Spring Police were contacted by a local business that had discovered the drugs. The employees noticed the narcotics when the pallet was accidentally damaged during handling.

The Central Minnesota Violent Offenders Task Force used a search warrant to bust a drug house in south St. Cloud Thursday.

Investigators have arrested a man they believe is responsible for robbing the Shopko Pharmacy. Thirty-six year old Alan Habiger was arrested on Friday afternoon in St. Joseph.

Authorities responded to a fire and discovered a marijuana growing operation. The fire was in a laundry room at a St. Joseph apartment building on College Avenue South.

Three people for allegedly selling methamphetamine. The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force executed a search warrant at 45 Maple Street Northeast in Waite Park.