County Buildings
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County Buildings
County Kids
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County Kids
Health and Human Services
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Health and Human Services
Tri-County Crime Stoppers
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Tri-County Crime Stoppers / Tri-County Crime Stoppers was founded on November 1, 1981. The original start-up funds came from the Mary and Susan Reker murder reward. Their murders remain unsolved as of this date. Tri-County Crime Stoppers serves the Minnesota Counties of Stearns, Benton, Sherburne. These counties comprise 2,121 square miles of central Minnesota. It runs from Brooten in the west to Elk River in the east, and from Rice in the north to Kimball in the south.
Sheriff's Most Wanted
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Sheriff's Most Wanted / These photos are of the Most Wanted by the Stearns County Sheriff's Office. Each of these individuals has warrants issued for their arrest. Please call the Stearns County Sheriff's Office at 320.251.4240 with any information on these people. Caution: These persons should be considered dangerous. If you know where they are, please do not approach them or attempt to apprehend them yourself.
From our Citizens
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From our Citizens
From our Employees
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From our Employees / A collection of photos taken and shared by Stearns County employees.
Veterans Tributes
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Veterans Tributes
Growing Smarts
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Growing Smarts / GROWING SMARTS shares the latest tips on growing things inside and out, from houseplants, through lawn and gardens, to trees and shrubs, by Stearns County Master Gardeners, using research-based information from the University of MN Extension Service.
Rock #3
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Rock #3 / Blog about recycling and waste
Sheriff & Law Enforcement
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Sheriff & Law Enforcement / Stearns County Sheriff provides public safety, jail and 911 services, among other services.
GREATER Activities
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GREATER Activities
Stearns County History
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Stearns County History / It was on February 20, 1855, by an act of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Minnesota, that the boundaries of 25 counties in the territory (including Stearns) were established. On March 3, 1855 the Governor appointed three people to be on the first Board of Commissioners for Stearns County. That was the beginning...
Rockville County Park
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Rockville County Park / Rockville County Park was established in late 2006 and early 2007 through the purchase of three major parcels of property. Rockville County Park contains 284 acres. Some of the park is located south of the Sauk River, but most of the site is north of the Sauk River. There is approximately 1.2 miles of river frontage touching the park boundaries.
Quarry Park & Nature Preserve
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Quarry Park & Nature Preserve / Quarry Park is the most unique county park in the United States. It features: ■Granite reflecting pools ■A swimming hole 112 feet deep ■Scientific and Natural Areas ■Mountain bike paths over billion-year-old bedrock ■Trout fishing Quarry Park currently contains 684 acres, it has much to offer for those who love the outdoors.
Warner Lake County Park
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Warner Lake County Park / Warner Lake County Park site is a 264 acre site surrounding the 30 surface acres of Warner Lake. The initial establishment of this site occurred in 1973 when the Campfire Girls Inc. donated the 33 acres known as Camp Suima to Stearns County for public recreation purposes.
Parks & Rec
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Parks & Rec
Dairyland Trail
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Dairyland Trail / The Dairyland Trail runs about eight miles from Greenwald to Elrosa, and includes trailheads in Elrosa and Greenwald. The trail will ultimately run through western Stearns County from Albany through New Munich, Greenwald and Elrosa to Brooten on the former Canadian Pacific Soo Line rail corridor.
Lake Koronis Park
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Lake Koronis Park / Lake Koronis Regional Park, jointly owned by Meeker and Stearns Counties, is a 62-acre site. The park was established in the years between 1971-1976. Lake Koronis Park has much to offer: ■a swimming beach ■picnic shelter with cooking facilities ■open-air shelters ■observation tower ■boat launch ■nature trail ■playground ■campground
Lake Wobegon Trail
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Lake Wobegon Trail / The Lake Wobegon Trail, which was once the abandoned railroad corridor that runs from Avon to Sauk Centre, was opened on September 30, 1998. The trail was originally the idea of the Albany Jaycees, who spent many hours raising money and support for the trail.
Volunteers
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Volunteers / Stearns Cty recognized outgoing volunteers at Feb 25 Cty Brd Mtg. Members received plaques for years of service. Pictured w/Board Chair Bromenschenkel are outgoing volunteers. Volunteers unable to attend were: Earl Udermann-7 yrs on Feedlot Review Comm. Robert Long-5 yrs on Planning Commission. Steve Burns-5 yrs on Dairy Advisory Comm. Dannielle Bunting-9 yrs on Community Corrections Advisory Brd. Miriam Holder-9 yrs on Mental Hlth Cntr Brd. Lin Holder-3 yrs on GRRL Brd. Thank you volunteers!
Maple Syrup Operation Tours
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Maple Syrup Operation Tours / Visitors can get tours of the sugar shack, the pump station and the different methods used to collect sap in the woods. There are approximately 1,400 taps on a tubing and vacuum pump system – the only system of this kind in Stearns County – as well as 200 buckets used to collect tree sap. A wood-fired evaporator is used to boil the 16,000 gallons of sap into 400 gallons of pure maple syrup.
Noxious Weeds
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Noxious Weeds / Noxious weeds are plants that typically grow aggressively, multiply quickly without natural controls and adversely affect native habitats, croplands, and/or are injurious to humans and livestock through contact or ingestion. These are noxious weeds that are found in Stearns County.
Wildfire Safety Training
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Wildfire Safety Training / A multi-agency wildfire training exercise took place on Thursday, March 13, 2014, at Stearns County’s Quarry Park and Nature Preserve. The Minnesota DNR Forestry Division conducted the training for about 40 students who will be new to the wildfire line. These groups respond to an average of 200 – 210 wildfires a year in Minnesota. They are also the baseline for national mobilization as well, and do assist in fighting wildfires around the country.
2015 Breakfast on the Farm
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2015 Breakfast on the Farm / Stearns County’s Breakfast on the Farm was held in 2015 at Rohe Dairy near Melrose on Saturday, June 6th. Breakfast on the Farm is an annual event held to educate people of all ages about where their food comes from. In addition to the hands-on learning and a good breakfast, there are guided tours of the farm, an obstacle course for children, petting zoo with baby farm animals, horse-drawn wagon rides, live radio shows, and ice cream cones and cheese served by a Dairy Princess.
2014 Breakfast on the Farm
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2014 Breakfast on the Farm / Stearns County’s Breakfast on the Farm was held in 2014 at Funk's Midway Dairy near Melrose on Saturday, June 7th. Breakfast on the Farm is an annual event held to educate people of all ages about where their food comes from. In addition to the hands-on learning and a good breakfast, there are guided tours of the farm, an obstacle course for children, petting zoo with baby farm animals, horse-drawn wagon rides, live radio shows, and ice cream cones and cheese served by a Dairy Princess.
2013 Breakfast on the Farm
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2013 Breakfast on the Farm / There's something fun for everyone at Breakfast on the Farm. Take in a guided tours of the farm, an obstacle course for children, a petting zoo full of baby farm animals, horse-drawn wagon rides, and, most importantly, a great opportunity for visitors of all ages to learn more about where their food comes from. The 2013 event was held at the Groetsch Dairy Farm near Albany.
2014 Take a Day OFF*
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2014 Take a Day OFF* / Take a Day OFF* (Outdoor Family Fun), one of Central Minnesota’s premiere outdoor events, celebrated its sixth consecutive year on Saturday, August 2, at Stearns County’s Mississippi River Park.
Stearns County Fair
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Stearns County Fair / Annual event in Sauk Centre in late July. Free admission, animal exhibits, entertainers, rides and more!
County Awards
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County Awards / Awards received for superior performance.
Employee Awards
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Employee Awards
4H Summer Camp
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4H Summer Camp / 4H camp experience offers nurturing environment and lots of fun!
2015 Highway Department Open House
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2015 Highway Department Open House / To celebrate National County Government Month's theme this year, which is “Counties Moving America Forward: The Keys are Transportation and Infrastructure”, Stearns County Highway Department held an Open House.
Stearns County Behind the Scenes
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Stearns County Behind the Scenes / Ever wonder what happens out of public view at Stearns County? There are lots of people who make operations run smoothly. Get a glimpse of some here.
2014 Winter Wonders Photo Contest
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2014 Winter Wonders Photo Contest / Stearns County wants citizens to send us their Winter Wonder pictures. Use your imagination - there is only one requirement for this contest: the photo must have been taken in Stearns County. Images will be judged on creativity, originality, photo content and the photos relevance to the “Winter Wonders” contest theme. All submitted photos will be displayed and photographers of best photos will win a winter prize package. Ends January 15, 2015.
Citizen Awards
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Citizen Awards / Awards presented to citizens for their dedication to making Stearns County a great place to live, work, play and volunteer!
Storm Damage
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Storm Damage
Mississippi River County Park
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Mississippi River County Park / Mississippi River County Park was acquired in 1973. The Park is made up of 230 acres along 1.3 miles of the Mississippi River. One-third of the park is forested. A future goal is to re-establish native plant communities throughout the park. The Park is open year round from 6 AM to 11PM; Shelters are open 8 AM to 10 PM
Upper Spunk Lake Park
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Upper Spunk Lake Park / Upper Spunk Lake County Park is a scenic shaded spot on Upper Spunk Lake. This seven acre site was donated by D.H. Blattner and Sons of Avon. The Park is open year round from 6 AM to 11 PM.
Two Rivers County Park
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Two Rivers County Park / Two Rivers Lake Park is 56 acres of forest, prairie and small rolling hills. The park is adjacent to Two Rivers Lake. The park land was purchased in 1977 and developed in 2009. The Park is open year round from 6 AM to 11 PM. The shelter is open 8 AM to 10 PM.
St. Martin Canoe Access
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St. Martin Canoe Access / This one acre site is a remnant of the former County Road 113 bridge. It was retained in 1975 by Stearns County as an access to the Sauk River. The Park is open year round from 6 AM to 11 PM.
Spring Hill County Park
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Spring Hill County Park / The first parcel for this park was obtained in 1977. Spring Hill Park contains 82 acres with a mile of the Sauk River flowing through it. The Park is open year round from 6 AM to 11 PM; Shelters are open 8 AM to 10 PM.
Miller Landing
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Miller Landing / This park runs along the Sauk River in Waite Park just behind the Stearns County Service Center. The Park is open year round from 6 AM to 11 PM.
Lake Sylvia Wayside
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Lake Sylvia Wayside / Lake Sylvia Wayside & Access is a 3 acre site. It was donated in 1977 by the Little Birch Lake Improvement Association. The Park is open year round from 6 AM to 11 PM
Heims Mill Canoe Access
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Heims Mill Canoe Access / The Heims Mill Canoe Access is a 0.7 acre site. It was acquired in 1979, and provides carry-in access to the Sauk River and Mississippi River. The Park is open year round from 6 AM to 11PM.
Fairhaven Mill Park
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Fairhaven Mill Park / This five-acre site is Southwest of Fairhaven off County Road 7 on the Clearwater River. It is owned and operated by Wright County; Stearns County shares one-half of the maintenance costs. The Park is open year round from 6 AM to 11 PM. For more information on this site, contact the Wright County Park Department at (800) 362-3667.
Highway Department
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Highway Department
County Commissioners
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County Commissioners / The Board of Commissioners is the policy-making body. They adopt rules and policies, set a budget and levy, approve a capital improvement plan, make land-use decisions and ensure that citizen concerns are met.
Wind Farm
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Wind Farm / Staff from Stearns County’s Environmental Services Dept attended the "Blade-Signing Ceremony" for the Black Oak Getty wind project that is being built near Padua/Sauk Centre. This is the first wind farm going up in Stearns County. The huge 39 wind turbines, like those in southern MN and Iowa, will generate enough electricity to power 32,000 MN homes! At peak, 250 people are working construction on the project, which will be completed in late 2016.