STEARNS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Fire destroys large feed mill in central Minnesota

fire destroys feed mill in Holdingford, Minn. (Stearns Co. Sheriff’s Office)HOLDINGFORD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A large fire destroyed the Holdingford Feed Mill Sunday night. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says multiple callers reported flames and explosions. Deputies found the building heavily involved with fire spreading throughout the feed mill. The Holdingford Fire Dept. called in assistance from several neighboring departments….

Former Minnesota trooper identified as suspect in fatal officer-involved shooting

PAYNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – An 80-year-old man who died during a police response in Paynesville Monday night took his own life. Larry Alstead, a former longtime Minnesota state trooper, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He also had multiple gunshot injuries. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says a sergeant with the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office fired his weapon during the…

Detroit Lakes man dies in central Minnesota crash

STEARNS COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A Detroit Lakes man dies after crashing his vehicle in central Minnesota. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says the crash was reported around 1:30 a.m. Sunday on a county road near Sauk Centre. The driver, 24-year-old Collin Flynn, rolled an SUV several times. The sheriff’s office says he was found lying unresponsive on the road…

Alert Issued Out of Stearns County For Children Who May Be In Danger

STEARNS CO., Minn. — Stearns County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert on Saturday searching for a family including four children who may be in danger. They say 2-year-old Delilah, 3-year-old Briella, and 8-year-olds Landon and Carter, are traveling with their parents, identified as Robert and Erika Herrington. Deputies say there is a domestic assault no-contact order in place for Robert…