Local law enforcement officers receive ‘Medals of Honor’ from police association

Pope County Deputy Josh Owen was awarded the Police Cross and Medal of Honor awards at the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association annual Awards Ceremony at the St. Cloud Convention Center last Wednesday, April 17.

Honoring Deputy Josh Owen

Pope County Sheriff’s Office and other local law enforcement agencies came together to place a wreath on the steps of the Pope County Courthouse on the one-year anniversary of the tragic loss of Pope County Deputy Josh Owen, who was killed in the line of duty on April 15, 2023.

Track teams win titles at Minnewaska Invitational

The Minnewaska Area track and field teams both won team titles at a home invitational last Monday night. The meet had been set for last Tuesday, but was pushed up a day due to poor weather in the forecast for Tuesday.