Sheriff's Office Reminds Visitors No Alcohol In Parks
Looks like someone learned the hard way about the rules in our county parks. A loaded truck bed of booze tells quite the tale!
Stearns County
Discovering The True Size Of Stearns County In Central Minnesota
Who knew Minnesota’s geography held such secrets? Stearns County’s ranking might surprise you, especially when you stack it against other counties around the state.
Stearns Co. Bloodhounds Helped Track Down Vance Boelter In MN
Stearns County bloodhounds played a role in tracking Vance Boelter two weekends ago.
Stearns County Taxpayers Eligible for Tire Recycling Program
Residents, farmers, and businesses in Stearns County can apply for grant money to help recycle old tires.
Six People File to Fill Vacant Stearns County Commissioner Seat
Six people have filed to serve as the replacement for longtime Stearns County District 4 Commissioner Leigh Lenzmeier.
Town Names That Have Changed in Central MN
Stearns County has many settlements that would be considered towns, some cities and some villages. Not all the town names that we know today were the town names that existed years ago.
Minnesota Sex Offender Indicted on Federal Child Porn Charges
The charges allege he continued to victimize a 12-year-old girl even after he was convicted of a sex offense in 2024 and was placed on probation.
Stearns County Officials Fear Big Tax Hikes From Proposed Budget Shifts
County leaders are pushing back against new budget plans that could dramatically increase property taxes.
Stearns County Commissioners Receive Justice Center Update
The scope and scale of a new Stearns County Justice Center are starting to take shape through the design and budgeting phase.
Stearns County Seeking Input on Justice Center Designs
Stearns County is holding some community engagement meetings on plans for a new Justice Center.