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Stearns County cracks down on human trafficking: 8 arrests leads to upcoming court cases
ST. CLOUD — The Stearns County Attorney’s Office is taking several human trafficking cases to court this coming month after the Central Minnesota Human Trafficking Task Force busted eight individuals trying to solicit sexual acts between June 25 and June 27. The next scheduled court appearance for at least one of the cases is on July 19, according to Minnesota court records, with one Stearns County inmate facing a felony charge and seven other individuals facing misdemeanors. ...
Stearns County gets custody of man allegedly sleeping with underage St. Cloud girls
ST. CLOUD — Stearns County Jail booking records show the sheriff’s department took custody of Yasin Abdulkadir on July 16. The 23-year-old man is accused of allegedly having sex with minors in St. Cloud. "Abdulkadir was arrested by out-of-state law enforcement and transported back to Stearns County on...
St. Cloud Council to Discuss Resolution on County Jail, Courts
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The St. Cloud City Council will discuss the future on the Stearns County Justice Center during its meeting on Monday night. Council member George Hontos has asked for a discussion on a resolution stating the city council's support for keeping the jail and court services downtown.
Injuries in Two Vehicle Crash on Highway 23 in Stearns County
ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a crash on Highway 23 in Stearns County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 6:20 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Township. Both vehicles were heading north on the highway when one vehicle rear-ended the other. The...
Dawson Garcia, top scorer for the Gophers men's basketball team, recovering from foot surgery
The Big Ten’s leading returning scorer, he is expected to resume activities in September after suffering a left foot injury in practice this month. Dawson Garcia, top scorer for the Gophers men's basketball team, recovering from foot surgery. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the latest in local News,...
What To Know About This Growing Driving Threat On Minnesota Roads
Minnesota drivers know that wildlife can pose a risk while driving on the state's roadways. Deer are certainly the most common animal that comes to mind when it comes to animal risks on Minnesota roadways. Heck, the phrase "Watch out for deer!" is part of most Minnesota goodbyes!. While less...
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
Minnesota is changing its child car seat laws next month. Here's what that means.
MINNEAPOLIS — Important changes are coming to Minnesota child passenger safety laws starting next month.The new law gives more guidance on child car seats, specifying ages for car seats in addition to the child's size.Under the new law, children must remain in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least 2 years of age and have outgrown the seat, per the manufacturer's instructions. Once a child is at least 4 years old and meets the height and weight requirements, they can use a belt-positioning booster seat.When a child is 9 years or older and can pass the five-step test to...
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation celebrates 75 years in Minnesota
CENTER CITY, Minn. — The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is celebrating 75 years in Minnesota. During that time they've treated nearly 23,000 people with addiction. In 1949 a group of people wanted to change the stigma surrounding addiction. So, they bought a farm in Center City from a woman named Hazel and named it "Hazel's Den.""And out of this farm grew a social reform movement that changed the conversation about addiction and recovery in America," said Dr. Joseph Lee with the foundation.The founder of McGarvey Coffee was on board from the start — one of the reasons why coffee is a staple at...
Gov. Walz visits southeast Minnesota farms; highlights assistance programs for new farmers
(ABC 6 News) – Governor Tim Walz visited a small farm in Pine Island to meet with local farmers and talk about opportunities for the future. The governor’s trip came as part of an effort to highlight the available resources for new farmers throughout Minnesota. For many interested...
CDL legislation eases career path for commercial drivers
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Obtaining a Commercial Drivers License has become much easier in Minnesota. The 180-hour CDL training mandate was officially lifted July 1. Minnesota lawmakers spearheaded the initiative to address testing backlogs, allow training programs to expand, and help grow the work force. Lawmakers gathered at M-State in Moorhead on Thursday to speak about the new legislation and the impact it will have on the industry.
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