Corey Schmidt
Local Government Reporter at St. Cloud Times
politics and courts @sctimes | DePaul & Yale grad
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A peracetic acid spill at a Pilgrim's Chicken plant in Cold Spring, Minnesota, led to 26 employees being transported to St. Cloud Hospital. The spill occurred on the morning of June 6 and was contained within the facility. The conditions of the affected employees remain undisclosed, but they are undergoing further evaluation. Pilgrim's Chicken, a subsidiary of Pilgrim's Global, primarily produces chicken nuggets.
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sctimes.com | Corey Schmidt
Minnesota officials warn of scam texts posing as the DMV, requesting payments for fake traffic tickets. The scam texts, originating from unknown sources, threaten action if payment isn't received. Officials urge recipients not to click any links and to report the messages as spam. Similar scams involving fake toll charges have previously targeted Minnesotans.
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2 days ago |
sctimes.com | Corey Schmidt
St. Cloud City Council member Scott Brodeen was fined $600 for violating the Fair Campaign Practices Act. Brodeen parked his truck with campaign signs within 100 feet of a polling place during early voting hours. He said he was unaware early voting was taking place that day and accepted responsibility for the violation. Brodeen won his city council election a few days later and was sworn in January 2025.
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2 days ago |
sctimes.com | Corey Schmidt
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is continuing its investigation into a fatal June 2 officer-involved shooting in Paynesville. Monday's shooting took place at roughly 9 p.m. on the 600 block of Stearns Avenue in Paynesville after a domestic assault report, according to the state agency. When officers entered the home, they found an 80-year-old Paynesville man in the basement. First responders tried to arrest the man when he reportedly appeared at the bottom of the basement stairs.
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2 days ago |
sctimes.com | Corey Schmidt
St. Cloud City Council narrowly approved a new "housing first" project by Center City Housing, aimed at combating homelessness. The Elm Ridge Apartments, planned for the old YMCA site, will offer 40 units of long-term housing with support services. The project faced opposition from some neighbors and businesses due to safety concerns and the program's non-requirement of sobriety. Supporters of the project cited the need for such housing and Center City Housing's successful track record.
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