WILLMAR — The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office announced no-wake restrictions on several lakes due to significant rainfall throughout the month of June. The Sheriff’s Office said the restrictions will last up to 30 days and will be enforced for all ...

The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office launched the “Take Me Home” program earlier this week to help people who are non-verbal or have other special needs reunite with their loved ones. The program allows families to submit photos of their loved ones ...

Local law enforcement took to Dunkin's roof in St. Cloud Friday morning, raising funds for Special Olympics Minnesota while rewarding generous donors with free donut.

Stearns County Sheriff's Office seeks help locating missing woman from St. Augusta, Minnesota According to the Sheriff's Office, Rebecca Philippi, 48, was reported missing by family members on May 1, 2025. Her last known location was in the Willmar area. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Stearns County Sheriff's Office.

A central Minnesota deputy was unhurt when a man fired a shotgun at him during a standoff on Saturday, authorities said. The standoff began when the Stearns County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic call around 9:30 a.m. on the 25000 block of County ...

Just a week from trading his badge for countless belly rubs and a spot by the couch, Stearns County K-9 Officer Jax died ahead of his planned retirement. Jax died Sunday, Dec. 21, after medical complications, according to Stearns County Sheriff Steve Soyka.