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Stearns County Launches Website to Inform Residents About A Proposed $325 million Justice Center to Address Overcrowding
(KNSI) – Stearns County has launched a website to inform residents about a proposed project to build a new justice center. On November 5th, voters will be asked to approve a 3/8th cent sales tax to cover the cost of the estimated $325 million facility. Construction would include a new 270-bed jail, a courthouse with 14 courtrooms, and new county attorney offices in a location outside of downtown St. Cloud in a yet-to-be-determined space. The Stearns County Board of Commissioners says if the new buildings are not approved through the ballot box, the cost of construction will be passed solely onto property taxpayers.
Homeless Level Three Predatory Offender “Moves” to St. Cloud
(KNSI) — The St. Cloud Police Department says a Level Three Predatory Offender has moved into the city. James Stamps Junior told authorities he arrived in town on July 22nd and listed his address as homeless, but said he is working on securing more permanent housing soon. Offenders listed as homeless are required to check in once a week with police.
‘Miracle Treat Day’ returns to benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Thursday, select Dairy Queen locations in South Dakota and Minnesota will benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital through Miracle Treat Day. At least $1 from every Blizzard sold on July 25 and Blizzard coupon sales will support kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital in...
Man injured in accidental shooting near Wahpeton
WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A man was injured in an accidental shooting while inside a vehicle in a parking lot at the Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative near Wahpeton. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says the 42-year-old victim is a contracted employee at Minn-Dak. The man was taken to St....
Woman sentenced for attack on mother
(Grand Fork, ND) — A Grand Forks woman has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to domestic violence in a case that involved her mother. Brianna Thomas was accused of attempted murder for strangling her mother with a purse strap. Thomas pled guilty last month...
Cass County Deputy Fired For His Conduct After Being Placed On Leave
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) — Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner has fired a deputy who had been placed on administrative leave. Tyler Gibson was fired for his conduct at the scene of a collision in south Fargo in early May and earlier interactions during traffic stops. In the case that...
Charges Upgraded Against Horace Teen Involved in Head-on Crash
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Upgraded charges are filed against a Horace teen accused of driving drunk and causing a head-on crash that left three girls with serious injuries. 18-year-old McKenzie Moser is charged with criminal vehicular injury. She was arrested June 13 and had a blood-alcohol level of point...
Red River Valley Fair CEO: concerts “didn’t do what we wanted them to do”
(Fargo, ND) — Red River Valley Fair CEO Cody Cashman says final attendance numbers for this year’s fair are not yet available, but says concert attendance was down. “Our concerts didn’t do what we wanted them to do as far as attendance and sales, some of those numbers that we wanted to see. But as far as the fair went, it was perfectly executed,” said Cashman.
Wahpeton begins postseason play Thursday at Jack Williams Stadium
Post 20 bat girl Windy Kappes is hoisted into the air after Wahpeton wins its annual home tournament to begin the American Legion Baseball season. Wahpeton went on to sweep the Perham Tournament, and now, enters the region tournament as one of the favorites. Wahpeton Post 20 is the No....
BLAFD Receives Grain Bin Training
The evening of Monday, July 8 the Battle Lake Fire Department (BLFD) conducted their monthly training at Jorud Ag Enterprises, the farm of Dean Jorud and Jacki Maethner. The focus of this month’s training was grain bin rescues. See The Review for more.
Missing Minnesota college student found in Montana creek
(Cooke City, MT) -- Authorities in Montana report finding the body of a college student from Minnesota who had been missing nearly two weeks. Red Lodge Fire Rescue says search crews spotted the body of Dylan Honnell of Rogers in East Rosebud Creek Tuesday and a helicopter team helped recover his body Wednesday morning. Investigators said Honnell fell into the rapids on the creek while hiking on July 12th. Twenty-year-old Honnell was a sophomore at Montana State University and a 2022 graduate of Rogers High School.
Man Reported Missing in Central Minnesota, Public Assistance Sought
(KNSI) – A 61-year-old man has been reported missing after last being seen in central Minnesota. The Lino Lakes Police Department says Thomas George Biatek left his home around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday to buy a battery for a waiting contractor. He never returned home. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says he is considered an endangered missing adult, and they are asking for the public’s help to find him.
What's next for Minnesota voters as the presidential race hits reset
MINNEAPOLIS — Voters have not seen a presidential race this volatile since 1968, when President Lyndon Johnson shocked the nation and announced he was dropping out of the the race.Sunday, President Biden announced he was dropping out of the race just weeks before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. With Mr. Biden's endorsement, Vice President Kamala Harris has solidified her hold over delegates to become the likely Democratic nominee. With a possible new face of the Democratic party, Democratic analyst Abou Amara believes voters now see hope in former President Donald Trump."It is a shot to the arm of so many Democrats since...
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