Todd County Sheriff's Office

Victim Airlifted; Several Displaced after Apartment Fire

On Wednesday, November 19, at 9:27 p.m., the Staples Fire Department was dispatched to the Staples Hi Rise Apartments for an activated smoke detector and general fire alarm. While Staples Fire units were responding, they were advised that there was smoke showing on the second floor of the 60-unit apartment complex. Upon the arrival of firefighters, a primary search of the second floor was initiated, and a victim was located in the apartment of the fire origin. The victim wa

Nov 251 min read

Boat Capsized, Two Juveniles Rescued

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Nov 181 min read

Serious Injuries Reported in Amish Buggy Collision

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Oct 211 min read

Tragic ATV Crash Claims Life of 18-year-old

According to the Todd County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, October 19, at approximately 12:23 a.m., they responded to a 911 call reporting an ATV crash at a residence in Reynolds Township, rural Long Prairie. Upon arrival, deputies located an unresponsive 18-year-old male, believed to be a passenger in the ATV. Lifesaving measures were immediately administered at the scene, and the male was transported to the Long Prairie hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased... S

Oct 211 min read

Explosive Campfire Accident Results in Severe Injuries

According to the Todd County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 6:26 p.m., on Saturday, October 18, the Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a fire-related accident resulting in serious injuries. The incident occurred in rural Cushing and involved two individuals who sustained burns while attempting to start a campfire. According to the investigation, Nathaniel Larson, 34, was using a can of gasoline to ignite the fire when the container caught fi

Oct 211 min read