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Man’s Body Recovered from Mississippi River in St. Cloud
(KNSI) – A man’s body has been pulled from the Mississippi River in St. Cloud in a potential suicide. According to the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, first responders were called to Veterans Bridge after a witness said they saw a man “jump off” the bridge. The crossing connects East St. Cloud and downtown over the Mississippi River.
Law Enforcement in Rice and Foley Looking for New PAL’s
For many parents, finding things for their kids to do during the summer is an ongoing challenge. And for a lot of those parents, they would like to be able to have their kids learn from the activity in some way. For those in the Rice community, you’ve got an...
Trump rally shooting could impact Minnesota politics and St. Cloud is in the center of it
ST. CLOUD — Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump could have long-term political implications both at the local and state level, depending on how St. Cloud voters react. College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University Professor of Political Science James Read told the St. Cloud Times the shooting is sparking energy within the Republican party and could increase Republican turnout this election cycle. ...
St. Cloud Man Sentenced for 2022 Murder
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A man who pleaded guilty for his role in a 2022 St. Cloud murder has been sentenced. A Stearns County judge Monday afternoon sentenced 55-year-old Paul Coleman to 16 years in prison for the shooting death of 39-year-old Michael Batsche. Coleman pleaded guilty to aiding...
Little Falls Man Hurt After Motorcycle Crash Friday
SWAN RIVER TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A Little Falls man was hurt after crashing his motorcycle on Friday. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office got the call about a crash south of Little Falls just after 7:00 p.m. Authorities responded to the scene near Great River Road and 130th Avenue. The...
MN teen’s family demands answers after drowning death
WAITE PARK, MN — The family of a teen who drowned after jumping off a cliff into the water at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve is asking questions. Authorities say 17-year-old Emmanuel Seward Jr. of Brooklyn Center never resurfaced after plunging from a ten-foot cliff into the water, and his body was later recovered by a diving team in around 30ft feet of water.
Cards, Cash Stolen at Wedding Venue in Sartell
The Sartell Police Department are reporting gift cards and gifts were taken from a wedding venue when the wedding reception was going on. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says this has happened multiple times in the past week in the area.
Sauk Centre man charged with vehicle theft
Roberto Raya-Park, 24, Sauk Centre, was charged in Morrison County District Court with one felony count of theft of a motor vehicle. The charge stems from a June 30 incident, when the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a 35-foot motorhome (RV) being stolen from a residence on McGraw Lane in Morrison County. A deputy responded to the report and met with the owner of the RV. The owner stated that the RV was parked outside of her garage with the keys inside...
Minneapolis man, New Hope woman charged with drug sale
La’Veal O’Neal Allen, 38, Minneapolis, and Michaela Karon McKinney, 36, New Hope, were charged in Morrison County District Court with two felony counts each of first-degree sale of controlled substances. In addition, Allen was charged with one felony count of possessing ammunition and a firearm with a prior conviction of a crime of violence. McKinney was also charged with one gross misdemeanor count of child endangerment. The charges stem from a July 1 incident. Agents with the Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force received information that...
Missing Little Falls Teen May Be In St. Cloud
UNDATED (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is asking for help in locating a runaway. The BCA says 17-year-old Shikita Jones of Little Falls had been staying with a relative in the 1400 block of Minnesota Boulevard in St. Cloud. On May 25th, Jones was reported as a runaway by the relative.
Rep. Dan Wolgamott Secures Police Endorsement, Focuses on Law Enforcement Funding Goals
(KNSI) – A St. Cloud lawmaker has been endorsed by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers’ Association for reelection. State Representative Dan Wolgamott announced the backing of the boys in blue on Monday. The endorsement is one of the state’s most coveted. Wolgamott received the recommendation for helping to increase funding for law enforcement across the state. His next goal is to work on legislation to boost recruitment and retention and achieve first-responder status for 911 dispatchers.
Drones take off for County Sheriff’s Office operations
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office is pioneering new frontiers in public safety technology with its growing fleet of drones. At the Tuesday, June 18 County Board of Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Shawn Larsen and Sergeants John DeCock and Dan Rocheleau provided an in-depth look at the program transforming operations. The department currently operates four drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), for missions across the county’s 1,125.1 square miles. Flagship models include the DJI Mavic 2 Pro Enterprise, known for its powerful zoom and thermal...
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