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The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Sunday morning at 1:12am, a Morrison County deputy conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 10 and 93rd Street north of Royalton, MN in Bellevue Township. The Deputy observed the vehicle in question cross over the center line, prompting the traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 40-year-old Bradley Wehmas of Wadena, MN. It was determined that Wehmas did not have a valid driver’s license. During the stop, the deputy observed
indicators consistent with possible drug activity. Wehmas admitted to possessing methamphetamine on his person. Additional methamphetamine was later located after his arrival at the jail. In total, approximately 101 grams (over 3.5 ounces) of suspected methamphetamine was seized. Wehmas was placed under arrest and is currently being held in the Morrison County Jail pending formal charges to include 1 st Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, Driving after Cancellation-Inimical to Public Safety and Introduction of Contraband into a jail. Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen stated, “This is another successful drug interdiction stop by our deputies. I commend our law enforcement personnel for remaining proactive and vigilant in helping keep our communities safe by removing illegal narcotics from our streets.”

Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen is invited those to come to Coffee with a Cop event this Thursday at 8:30am at the Patriots Cafe in Swanville to hear from law enforcement and ask questions to them. 

One person was hurt after a single-vehicle crash near Richmond on Saturday night. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says they received a call at about 7:50pm about a crash with possible injuries near the intersection of Edgeton Road and Elmway Road in Munson Township. The intersection is about 3 miles south of Richmond. Once on scene, deputies discovered an SUV in the ditch. The Sheriff's Office says it appeared that the vehicle driven by 61-year-old Sara Kastendick of Buffalo left the roadway, and hit an approach, causing it to vault over the approach before coming to rest on the other side. Kastendick was taken to the Paynesville Hospital with minor injuries. The Sheriff's Office says alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.

A Mora woman was hurt Monday morning in a Sherburne County crash. The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened on Highway 169 at around 6:20am. The patrol says 24-year-old Kaily Reinsch was northbound on Highway 169 in her Ford Fiesta. Meanwhile, 55-year-old Gregory Arieta of Zimmerman was in the center median at 273rd Avenue and crossing to northbound Highway 169 when his Chevy Equinox collided with Reinsch's car. Reinsch was taken to North Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Arieta was not hurt.

Workers at Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Dairy in Paynesville have walked off the job after nearly a year of contract negotiations broke down over what the union calls unfair labor practices. Members of Teamsters Local 471 went on strike after accusing AMPI of refusing to bargain in good faith and of presenting an unfair contract proposal. AMPI is the largest farmer-owned cheese cooperative in the U.S., and its processing and shipping facility supplies cheese throughout the Midwest and markets it to foodservice, retail, and food ingredient customers. Lyndon Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer of Local 471, said the company has had ample time to reach a deal. “Our members are united in demanding the wages, health care, and job protections they deserve,” he said. “We’re prepared to stay out as long as it takes to ensure we get a fair contract.” At the center of the dispute are wages, health care coverage, and job security. The union says workers have gone more than a year without a raise, while AMPI has declined to offer increases that keep pace with the rising cost of living. They allege the company has also rejected proposals for more flexible health care options and refused to guarantee workers could keep their jobs and union contract if the facility is sold or changes ownership.

Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen stated that "Our office has been made aware of a scam text message being sent to multiple individuals regarding an alleged traffic violation. The message...

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The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday at approximately 1:03pm, their office received a report of a one-vehicle accident with injuries near the intersection of 93rd Street and 355th Avenue,...

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 3-14-2026 at approximately 12:06 am., a Morrison County deputy conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 10 and 83rd Street north of...