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Body located in Afton State Park following search for missing person Body located in Afton State Park following search for missing person
Authorities search for missing Inver Grove Heights man, vehicle located near Afton State Park Authorities search for missing Inver Grove Heights man, vehicle located near Afton State Park
Two juveniles killed in ATV crash in southern Washington County Two juveniles killed in ATV crash in southern Washington County
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an ATV accident that resulted in the death of two juveniles early Saturday evening.
National Severe Weather Awareness Week National Severe Weather Awareness Week
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Minn. — Because severe weather can threaten the lives and property of Minnesotans at any time, April 17-21 is designated as Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Homeowners hospitalized after carbon monoxide poisoning Homeowners hospitalized after carbon monoxide poisoning
Suspect arrested, charged in Newport transit center homicide Suspect arrested, charged in Newport transit center homicide
NEWPORT, Minn. – A Newport man has been charged with murder after another man was found dead in an SUV at the Newport Transit Center late Monday morning.
Sheriff’s office investigates after man found dead at Newport transit center Sheriff’s office investigates after man found dead at Newport transit center
NEWPORT, Minn. – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found dead in the parking lot of a transit center Monday morning.
Minor injuries reported following plane crash in Washington County Minor injuries reported following plane crash in Washington County
BAYTOWN TOWNSHIP, Minn. – A pilot sustained minor injuries following a plane crash in rural Washington County early Saturday evening.
Body formally identified as missing Stillwater man Body formally identified as missing Stillwater man
BAYTOWN TOWNSHIP – The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has formally identified the body found Sunday night near the 5400 block of Osgood Avenue N. as that of missing Stillwater man George Musser.
Body located in Baytown Township following missing person report Body located in Baytown Township following missing person report
BAYTOWN TOWNSHIP – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body matching the description of a missing Stillwater man was located near the 5400 block of Osgood Avenue North in Baytown Township Sunday evening.
Body recovered from St. Croix River in Washington County Body recovered from St. Croix River in Washington County
Congresswoman McCollum visits with Sheriff, Commissioners after passing of $1.6 mil funding request Congresswoman McCollum visits with Sheriff, Commissioners after passing of $1.6 mil funding request
Grant home destroyed by fire after being struck by lightning Grant home destroyed by fire after being struck by lightning
One in custody following stabbing in Willernie One in custody following stabbing in Willernie
Washington County Sheriff's Office 2021 Annual Report Washington County Sheriff's Office 2021 Annual Report
Juvenile recovered from St. Croix River Thursday identified Juvenile recovered from St. Croix River Thursday identified
Stillwater-area juvenile recovered form the St. Croix River following water emergency Stillwater-area juvenile recovered form the St. Croix River following water emergency
Two men arrested, charged following shooting in Newport Two men arrested, charged following shooting in Newport
Crews still searching after body recovered from Big Marine Lake following water recovery operation Crews still searching after body recovered from Big Marine Lake following water recovery operation
Sheriff’s Office identifies victim after fatal garage fire in Hugo Sheriff’s Office identifies victim after fatal garage fire in Hugo
Second body recovered from Big Marine Lake in Washington County Second body recovered from Big Marine Lake in Washington County
Body recovered from Mississippi River in Washington County Body recovered from Mississippi River in Washington County