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24-Apr-2024

Standoff

A man from Meire Grove was taken into custody yesterday Monday after a brief standoff. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says they responded to a possible domestic incident at an apartment complex in Meire Grove just after 9:00 Monday morning. After establishing probable cause for a domestic assault charge, officers found the suspect, 44-year-old Anthony Vankirk, had a felony arrest warrant out for a second-degree arson incident in Albany in August of 2022. For over an hour, the officers attempted to make contact with Vankirk verbally, by phone, and through PA announcements from squad cars. At about 11:00 a.m., the Stearns-Benton SWAT team was called in, the apartment complex was evacuated, and nearby residents were told to shelter in place or leave the area. Officers say Vankirk continued to refuse contact with authorities, and the SWAT team was used to force open the door to the apartment. Vankirk eventually exited the apartment and was placed under arrest for domestic assault and an outstanding warrant. After he was checked by medical officials, Vankirk was sent to the Stearns County Jail.

 

 

 

 

 

23-Apr-2024

Fire

On Monday 04/22/24 at 3:46 P.M., the Todd County Sheriff's Office received a report of a garage fire at the 20812 County 36, Long Prairie. The Long Prairie and Browerville Fire Departments responded and extinguished the fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

23-Apr-2024

Minnesota State Senator Arrested For Burglary

49-year-old Nicole Mitchell, a Democratic Minnesota State Senator of District 47 was arrested Monday morning in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota for Burglary 1st Degree. Formal charges against Mitchell have not yet been filed. WCCO reports that police say they were called around 4:45am Monday morning, to a home off of Granger Road and Long Avenue, after the homeowner called 911 to report a burglary in progress. Mitchell was born in Fargo, but was raised in Woodbury, Minn. Mitchell announced her run for Minnesota State Senate in January of 2022, and in November of that year, was elected to serve as senator for MN District 47, serving Woodbury and part of Maplewood. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement on reports of Senator Mitchell’s arrest: ”Knowing very few details at this time, I am shocked by the news of Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s arrest for first-degree burglary. The public expects Legislators to meet a high standard of conduct. As information comes out, we expect the consequences to meet the actions, both in the court of law, and in her role at the legislature.” The Senate DFL Caucus released a brief statement Monday saying: “The Senate DFL Caucus is aware of the situation and has no comment pending further information.”

23-Apr-2024

Motorcyclist Death

On Sunday afternoon 04-21-24 at 3:30pm the Long Prairie Police Department along with the Long Prarie Fire department responded to a report of a motrocyle accident near 520 2nd Ave SW. The driver of the motorcycle had lost control left the roadway and hit a tree. Lifesaving measures were takne and the driver was transported to Centra Care Hospital in Long Prairie where he was pronouced dead. The driver has been identified as Dan Denny of Carlos. The Long Prairie Police was assisted by Long Prairie Fire and Rescue, The Minnesota State Patrol and the Todd County nSheriff's Office.

23-Apr-2024

Traffic Accident

An Elk River woman was hurt in a two-vehicle crash Monday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened at the intersection of Proctor Avenue and Highway 10 in Elk River. Authorities responded to the scene just after 1:30 p.m. and found two vehicles had collided. Troopers say both vehicles were heading south on Proctor Avenue and entering westbound Highway 10 when they collided. One of the drivers, 43-year-old Mercy Borh suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was sent to Mercy Hospital for treatment. The other driver, 18-year-old Madalyn Berns of Elk River, was not hurt.