Stearns County residents may face a property tax increase as the county board considers a proposed 2026 budget with a levy ...

As of May 30, Stearns County has not received any formal notification from DHS explaining the reasons for its designation. Until further information is provided, the county will continue operating ...

The special election's primary will take place on Aug. 12 with the general election scheduled for Nov. 4. Candidates Bob ...

Hunting will likely be allowed at Stearns County's new Chain of Lakes County Park in Cold Spring. A June 25 public meeting will discuss hunting rules.

The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Elder Josue Salgado Gonzalez fell into the nearly-empty tanker and was ...

A Stearns County road construction project has been split into two phases due to a number of unexpected permitting issues.

Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer Randy Schreifels told commissioners Tuesday paying for a $325 million facility without sales tax dollars would increase the annual levy by about 19%. That would ...

Since 2019, 10 people have been charged with third-degree murder in drug sale cases in Stearns County as officials have ...

Stearns County man arrested after firing at officers, hitting 1 with birdshot, during 10-hour standoff Stearns County takes another step toward building new justice center ...

ST. CLOUD - Over a decade ago, Stearns County officials knew the jail was cramped and nearing the end of its useful life. But hefty replacement cost estimates and indecision over location spurred ...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appointed Meriel Lester, current assistant chief in the Stearns County Attorney’s Office criminal ...

Oberg Roofing and Remodeling owner, Caleb Oberg, was booked into the Stearns County Jail. Bail and a future court date were set.