15 Year Old Male Facing Charges In Crow Wing County

A 15-year old male is facing charges in Crow Wing County following the death of a 57-year old male in Riverton.  Crow Wing County authorities and the Crosby Police Department were called to the home after it was reported that a shooting had taken place on Thursday, September 15 at about 9:00pm. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin.  Criminal charges against the youth are pending by  the Crow Wing County Attorney's Office

Thursday Night High School Scores

Volleyball:
3-0  Bertha-Hweitt def Verdale
3-0  Brainerd def Rocori
3-0  Detroit Lakes def Park Rapids
3-0  Long Prairie-Grey Eagle def Royalton
3-0  Nevis def Northland
3-0  Sebeka def Menahga
3-0  Upsala def Eagle Valley
3-0  Wadena-Deer Creek def Pequot Lakes
3-0  Walker-Hackensack-Akeley def Hill City
3-1  Browerville def Swanville
3-1  Isle def Aitkin
3-2  Crosby-Ironton def Staples-Motley

Search Warrants Executed At Risky Business

Brainerd Police Chief, Cork McQuiston reminds us that the sale of synthetic drugs is illegal in Minnesota.  New legislation effective on July 1 of this year, made the possession and sale of these drugs illegal. 

A recent raid at Risky Business, located at 326 Washington Street in Brainerd uncovered over 12-thousand dollars worth of the substances and the matter has been turned over to the Crow Wing County Attorney for review. 

At the same time this warrant was being executed the business was also being investigated for non-payment of state sales taxes. That investigation was conducted by agents of the Department of Revenue. 

The Brainerd Police Department asks anyone with information concerning the sale or possession of these synthetic drugs, to
contact them at 829-2805.

MN High Court Travels to CLC

The Minnsota Supreme Court is coming to Brainerd Tuesday, October 11, 2011.  A dinner will be held with the justices in the cafeteria at Central Lakes College.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. A short program including information about the court system will take place. In addition, justices of the Supreme Court, judges from the Ninth Judicial District, and local officials will be on hand to visit with attendees.

Tickets for the community-wide event are being sold for $14.00 to cover the cost of dinner, which will include turkey, roast pork, garlic mashed potatoes, vegetable medley, a dinner roll, dessert and beverages.

The Supreme Court will also hear oral arguments of a real case in Tornstrom Auditorium in front of Brainerd High School students on Wednesday, October 12. This special program will give area students an opportunity to witness the Court at work and interact with the justices through several assembly and classroom opportunities scheduled throughout the day.

Cravaack Comments on BWCA Fire

Minnesota Congressman Chip Cravaack says it is unfortunate Mother Nature has suddenly turned toward the Boundary waters.  The freshman 8th District Republican was referring to the huge fire burning in northeastern Minnesota.

Cravaack says there has been an excellent response from government.  He says the Army National Guard, local fire departments and federal and state fire suppression support services are making it safe to engage the fires.

Bemidji Nurses Have A Deal

Bemidji nurses have formally approved a contract offer from Sanford Bemidji Hospital, ending nearly six months of contract negotiations that included informational picketing and a strike vote.


The current contract between the hospital and 230 nurses represented by The Minnesota Nurses Association expired on February 28, 2011, and negotiations have been ongoing since early April. Nurses voted overwhelmingly on July 28 to reject Sanford’s “final” contract offer, instead authorizing bargaining team leaders to call for a strike. The ratification vote means a strike will be averted

Gunfire at Brainerd Apartments

A the blast from a shotgun shattered the early morning quiet in Brainerd Tuesday.


A report from the public was turned in to police just before 6 a.m.
 
When lawmen arrived they found what appeared to be a fresh shotgun blast to a door at 324 South 5th Street.  The building contains a combination of businesses and residential apartments. 
 
Police do not believe anyone was inside where the door was shot.
 
Police have no motive for the act, and continue to investigate.

Brandt - Citizen of the Year

Dean Brandt of Crosslake has been selected by the Whitefish Area Lions Club as the Crosslake Ideal Citizen of the Year.

Dean is a member of the Crosslake Ideal Lions Club and has served on its Board of Directors for a number of years. Last year he received the Dream Catcher Award presented by the Lions for his strong efforts to promote Diabetes Awareness in the community. Dean and his wife Joy are the owners of Expressions Shoe Center in Pequot Lakes specializing in diabetic footwear.

Tuesday Night High School Scores

Volleyball:

3-0  Long Prairie-Grey Eagle def West Central
3-0  Onamia def Barnum
3-0  Pequot Lakes def Aitkin
3-0  Pierz def Zimmerman
3-0  Verndale def Hillcrest Lutheran
3-0  Wadena-Deer Creek def Sebeka
3-1  Bemidji def Brainerd
3-1  Browerville def Eagle Valley
3-1  Holdingford def Royalton
3-1  Little Falls def Foley
3-1  Park Rapids def Menahga
3-1  Parkers Prairie def Bertha-Hewitt
3-1  Upsala def Swanville
3-2  Floodwood def Hill City
3-2  Pillager def Staples-Motley

Man Charged With Assault

Brainerd police arrested a 24-year-old man for a weekend assault on a Brainerd woman.

Justin James Klein was apprehended after the woman sought treatment at Essentia Health St. Joseph's.  Klein was booked for domestic violence, terroristic threats and unlawful possession of a firearm.  He is also wanted in Anoka County on burglary charges. 

Klein was taken into custody without incident at a residence on Dewes Road.

MPCA Seeks Comment on Little Rock Lake

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is seeking comments on a revised water quality improvement report for Little Rock Lake, just southeast of Rice, in western Benton County.

The report, known as a Total Maximum Daily Load, or T-M-D-L, focuses on pollution caused by excess nutrients, particularly phosphorus. Little Rock Lake was placed on Minnesota’s list of impaired waters in 2008.

The report was recently revised to include load allocations for municipal stormwater runoff in the area, prompting this second public comment period, which begins September 12 and continues through October 12. For more information, go to the M-P-C-A website at www.pca.state.mn.us.