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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
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St. Cloud Police investigation yields suspects in ‘Vanish' graffiti vandals
The St. Cloud Police Department announced charges are pending against two people for spray painting 'Besh' and 'Vanish' on buildings across the city. A May 27 release states charges are pending against two suspects, a 22-year-old St. Cloud man and a 16-year-old Kansas boy who is temporarily living in the Granite City. Allegedly, the 22-year-old primarily wrote 'Besh' in downtown St. Cloud, with a few other locations across the city, causing 'thousands of dollars' in damages. Meanwhile the 16-year-old would write 'Vanish' in the city's downtown and south side, causing more than $3,000 in damages, according to police. The police department said multiple charges have been sent to the Stearns County Attorney's Office. Authorities in the release said they'll continue working with businesses and community members to investigate graffiti. 'Graffiti will not be tolerated in this city and continued police resources will be utilized to seek criminal charges on any individual that wants to vandalize property in the City of St. Cloud,' SCPD wrote in a release. Corey Schmidt covers politics and courts for the St. Cloud Times. He can be reached at cschmidt@ This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: St. Cloud 'Vanish' graffiti investigation finds suspects.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Automotive
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Cancer Warrior Truck revs up for Blank Children's Hospital
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Cancer Warrior Truck, along with some other cool rides, revved their engines for kids at the Blank Children's Hospital on Sunday. The Cancer Warrior Truck is a non-profit organization that helps parents with children battling cancer. They provide financial assistance for parents, help cover medical bills, travel costs, and other expenses related to treatment. Sunday's ride to the Blank Children's Hospital is one of their annual events that starts in Boone, slowly building up a line of cars that then drives around the Blank Children's Hospital. Scott Erickon, 'The Cancer Warrior Truck Guy,' started the organization after his battle with cancer. Art festival brings attendees up close at Historic Valley Junction 'I always wanted to build a truck with a bed like this on it, and I do wood burning. You can see the pictures on the side. I was going to put the Chevy stuff like Iraq, heartbeat of America, you know, stuff like that. And then I got stomach cancer. So, then I decided to put cancer stuff on it and went from there now.' Corey Schmidt and Chris Walters are with the Mid Iowa Ghostbusters and spent a year renovating their 1958 Ford Country Sedan Wagon. Now, they're excited to take it on the road for good causes. 'Seeing everyone smile as we go along, you know, people taking photos of the car, it's just a great joy to see everyone with a big old smile on their face. It's just like we've said with the slogans and everything, it's for the kids,' said Walters. 'At the end of the day, we want to support the organizations that support so many others,' said Schmidt. The Cancer Warrior Truck will host its Fun Fest on Sunday, April 25th, at Seven Oaks Recreation. Visitors will be able to enjoy a car show, races, games, and more. Learn more about the event on their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Audit into Sauk Rapids Police Department gives glimpse into body camera policies
An independent audit of the Sauk Rapids Police Department's body camera use and policies came back with flying colors, and in compliance with Minnesota Statutes. The audit, performed by Lynn Lembcke Consulting, found the department in compliance of every category under review, ranging from data retention to public comment, to camera use, according to the independent audit report. Sauk Rapids was found in compliance of keeping body camera footage for at least 90 days, as required by state law. As described in the report, the independent auditor verified this compliance by selecting reports and comparing when the file was created and deleted. Sauk Rapids police response: 16-year-old boy run over by car during Nerf war In the report, the auditor said the police department provides proper access to body camera data. Data, such as camera footage, is only provided to employees who need to view data to perform their job responsibilities, according to the audit report. Roles and permissions are granted by the department's assistant chief of police and a sergeant. The Sauk Rapids City Council was found in compliance of holding a public hearing when making decisions about body cameras, according to the audit. The governing body discussed implementing a body camera policy in early 2020. Sauk Rapids officials held a public open house on the proposals on Jan. 27, 2020 and a city council public hearing on Feb. 10, 2020. The audit report was sent to the city on March 30, according to the Sauk Rapids City Council packet. Corey Schmidt covers politics and courts for the St. Cloud Times. He can be reached at cschmidt@ This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: Sauk Rapids police pass body camera audit with flying colors
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Automotive
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Fatal Stearns County accident joins statewide trend of increasing Minnesota traffic deaths
A Stearns County accident Monday evening resulted in a fatality. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the accident at roughly 5 p.m. near milepost 189 on Highway 189 in Wakefield Township. A 2002 Chevy Trailblazer was driving in the wrong direction, going east in the westbound lanes of Highway 23 when it hit a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan, according to an incident report. Who was the St. Cloud homicide victim: Shooting ends aspiring rapper's search for a new life The Minnesota State Patrol didn't identify who was involved in the accident. However, the Volkswagen was driven by a 35-year-old Richmond man while a 52-year-old man from Fairchild, Wisconsin, was driving the Chevy, the report states. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office, Cold Spring Police Department, Cold Spring Fire Department and Mayo Ambulance assisted the Minnesota State Patrol troopers. Homicide trends in St. Cloud: Slaying rattles neighborhood, raises fears about safety The St. Cloud area has seen a number of accidents on Highway 23 this year. A 24-year-old Waite Park man died in a Jan. 10 Highway 23 accident at the Highway 23 and 35th Avenue Northeast near St. Cloud. In February, Highway 23 accidents in St. Joseph Township and St. Cloud resulted in injuries, according to to the Minnesota State Patrol. Local government project: Waite Park plans $25M City Hall expansion Minnesota has seen 40 traffic deaths in 2025 so far, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. There were roughly 475 traffic deaths in 2024, a 12% increase from 2023. Traffic deaths are no stranger to central Minnesota. Last week a 60-year-old man from Joliet, Illinois, died in an Interstate 94 accident near Sauk Centre. He was driving a 2024 Freightliner Semi that veered off the road, entered the ditch and landed on its side, according to an incident report. Corey Schmidt covers politics and courts for the St. Cloud Times. He can be reached at cschmidt@ This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: Highway 23 crash in Wakefield Township kills one near Cold Spring
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Climate
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St. Cloud could see cold temperatures as low as -21 degrees over Presidents Day weekend
Cold temperatures are expected to hit central Minnesota. The National Weather Service reports an expected high of one-degree Fahrenheit on Sunday, with winds getting up to 10 miles per hour. The temperature is expected to drop to around -21 degrees Sunday night. Joann closures: Craft and fabric retailer expects to close 500 stores, including 12 in Minnesota Cold weather will continue into Monday, which is President's Day, with an expected high near -1 degree, but the wind is likely to slow down to roughly five miles per hour, the NWS reports. The low is expected to be -18 degrees Monday evening. Temperatures are expected to get out of the negatives Tuesday with a high near four degrees, according to the NWS. Tuesday night will likely be partly cloud with a low around -16 degrees. Snowfall tracker: See how much snow fell near you Corey Schmidt covers politics and courts for the St. Cloud Times. He can be reached at cschmidt@ This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: Cold weather to hit Minnesota, with lows nearing -21 degrees
