03-Jul-2025

Highway Crash With Injuries

Two people were hurt when their vehicles crashed in south St. Cloud Wednesday. The incident happened at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Roosevelt Road at 1:30 p.m. The Minnesota State Patrol says a Chevy Malibu driven by 31-year-old Athman Mahmoud Ali of St. Cloud was exiting I-94 when the car collided with a Jeep that was westbound on Roosevelt Road. The driver of the Jeep, 41-year-old Joe Hammer of Big Lake, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. A passenger in the Malibu, 31-year-old Robert Hollis of Griffithville, Arizona, also suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

03-Jul-2025

Money Raised For Displaced Residents Of Wadena Fire

After a February fire displaced residents of a 12-unit apartment building in Wadena and killed one person, the Initiative Foundation joined forces with local community leaders to create a relief fund, and the community responded with generosity and care. A press release from the Initiative Foundation says individuals, businesses, and organizations contributed more than $12,000 to help the affected residents. The funds have been used to provide essential support, including rent and utility deposits, gift cards for groceries and household needs, car repairs, and more. “It has been so wonderful to see generosity and compassion flourish during this time of adversity for those impacted by this fire,” said Immanuel Lutheran Church Pastor Nate Loer in a statement. “It’s been an honor to be part of the team that helped identify and meet the needs of those trying to rebuild their lives.” In addition, portion of the money raised has been set aside to assist residents with ongoing needs as they continue to recover and rebuild.

02-Jul-2025

Bullet Strikes Jogger

A woman who was running on a Sauk Rapids street Sunday morning was struck in the forearm with what appears to be a stray bullet. The Sauk Rapids Police Chief says a 62-year-old woman was running on River Avenue North when she was struck in the arm just after 10:30 a.m. The bullet lodged in her arm and had to be surgically removed at St. Cloud Hospital. Police say no one was seen with a gun in the area and are asking for the public's help in learning more. Anyone from St. Cloud, Le Sauk Township, Sartell, or Sauk Rapids who might have information about someone firing a gun during that time is asked to contact the Sauk Rapids Police Department. The victim's name has not been released.

02-Jul-2025

Minnesota State Trooper Death

The Minnesota State Patrol is mourning the loss of one of their troopers. They say they are “deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Trooper Mollie McClure following an off-duty accident on Waubay Lake in South Dakota.” According to Day County Emergency Management, authorities responded to a report of a drowning at the lake on Sunday afternoon. Crews recovered a body on Monday afternoon. Trooper McClure joined the Minnesota State Patrol in October 2021; she served in the St. Cloud district. Throughout her career, Trooper McClure trained trooper academy cadets, served as a peer counselor and participated in a workgroup focused on increasing the number of female troopers within the agency. Beyond her official duties, the State Patrol says Trooper McClure’s passion for helping others was widely recognized. In 2023, a video of her rescuing a baby deer trapped in a roadside fence went viral on YouTube. She was also a frequent and beloved presence at recruiting events, where her ability to connect with people was greatly appreciated.