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Sheriff's Office Updates & Alerts - Stearns County, Minnesota View in browser: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/STEARNS/bulletins/42fae88 |
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320-251-4240
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Medical
On October 16th, 2026, at approximately 1:21 PM, the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a medical emergency in the 38800 block of Long Lake Road, in Millwood Township. The caller stated there was a female at this location that had been reared off by a horse, and then the horse had landed on her.
Upon arrival, it was learned that Peyton Wensmann, 17, of Melrose was riding the horse in a corral on the property. At some point, the horse reared Wensmann off it and landed on her. It was reported by a family member that Wensmann has approximately 10 years of riding experience and is on the rodeo circuit. Wensmann was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital for her injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening.
Assisting the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was the Melrose Police Department, Freeport Fire Department, and Melrose Ambulance.
Dispatch 320-251-4240 | Records 320-259-3700
Email sheriff@co.stearns.mn.us | Twitter @Stearns_Sheriff
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