Sherburne County, MN

No deaths from COVID-19 were reported in the St. Cloud tri-county area this week, according to the Minnesota Department of Health, and new cases numbered 583. Across the state, 28 deaths and 13,846 new cases of COVID-19 were reported Monday through Friday. ...

Foster care providers, child recognized

(KNSI) – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Sherburne and Wright County in Central Minnesota. The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Scattered thunderstorms can be expected this evening across the entire coverage area. Some of these storms will likely be severe, particularly across eastern and southern Minnesota into western Wisconsin.

ELK RIVER -- The Sherburne County Sheriff is implementing "No Wake Zones" on a number of lakes to help preserve the shorelines due to high water levels. Boaters will need to be a "No Wake" speed anytime within 150 feet of shore on the Elk River, Big Elk Lake, Eagle Lake, and Lake Orono.

Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott announced May 10 he will seek reelection.

Andrew Hulse, local business owner and former naval flight Oofficer, announced May 9 he intends to run for Sherburne County Commissioner District 1.

The public is invited to the city of Elk River’s first-ever SwappER Shop at the Sherburne County Fairgrounds from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21.

Coming off one of its most successful Taste of Elk River events in club history, the Elk River Rotary is hosting its 16th annual Elk River Taste back in its usual spot in the community calendar.

The U.S. reported over 562,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 15, bringing the total count to more than 81.4 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 991,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]

Each month Mike Brubaker, Executive Director of Sherburne History Center discusses a different topic.

Editor's note: This weekly report includes new information about Stearns, Benton and Sherburne county criminal cases covered in the St. Cloud Times. Antoine Elijah Williams, 26, of St. Cloud, pleaded guilty Feb. 24 to one felony count of fourth-degree assault. A warrant was issued May 9. Judge Michael Jesse presided. In another case, Williams pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of driving after revocation. ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- As you get out and start working on your yard and in your garden, you are being advised to watch for the highly invasive jumping worms. The worms can damage the soil and gardens. They have spread across several Midwestern states, including here in Minnesota. So far there...