From Staff Reports

BROOTEN — After a short stint on the lam, a roving bovine has been reunited with its owner, according to Stearns County Sheriff's Office.

The county reported the cow was seen moo-ving around the area about 5 miles north of Brooten at about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

By 4 p.m. Thursday, the cow was reported to be reunited with its rightful owner.

On Thursday, the Sheriff's Office issues a news release asking cattle owners to check if they were missing any cows. The cow may have been spotted roaming near the Sauk Centre area within the last week, and may have traveled a significant distance.

The Sheriff's Office had asked potential owners to accurately describe the animal and provide the proper ear tag number to claim it.