9+ hour ago  (458+ words) WALKER " Cass County Sheriff's Deputy Cooper Severson was honored for his life-saving efforts during a medical emergency earlier this spring. Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk presented Severson with the Cass County Sheriff's Office Life Saving Award during the Tuesday, June…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (604+ words) BRAINERD " A 34-year-old Brainerd man was charged May 28 with malicious punishment of a child. Alexander James Meese was charged in Crow Wing County District Court with felony malicious punishment of a child causing substantial bodily harm, felony domestic assault by…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (1517+ words) BACKUS " Cass County department heads and elected officials presented updates during the county's annual budget and planning meeting Wednesday, May 27, outlining financial projections, legislative changes and operational challenges heading into 2027. The following are departmental reports: County Administrator Josh Stevenson reported…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (472+ words) BRAINERD " Crow Wing County commissioners and staff recognized the 26 years of service by Meg Sherman as she retires from the sheriff's office staff. Jessica Turner, 911 operations lieutenant, said Sherman is probably one of the most dedicated employees in Crow Wing…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (232+ words) BRAINERD " Residents held up signs and walked up in organized threes to address the Crow Wing County Board in support of Sheriff Eric Klang's agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Tuesday, a couple of people held handwritten signs, one stating,…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago  (438+ words) ST. PAUL " Federal officials on Thursday, May 21, announced charges against 15 individuals who allegedly netted $90 million from several state-managed Medicaid programs. The latest cases, which include the first related to daycare fraud, are "unprecedented," said Colin Mc Donald, assistant attorney general…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (167+ words) LITTLE FALLS " Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen announced he is seeking reelection as sheriff. Larsen said he is grateful for the dedicated and professional staff at the Morrison County Sheriff's Office and their commitment to serving Morrison County with excellence....

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (193+ words) LITTLE FALLS " The Little Falls Police Department responded to Little Falls Community High School Thursday, May 14, for a behavioral incident. The Little Falls Police Department responded at 12: 22 p. m. to Little Falls Community High School regarding a behavioral incident involving a student…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (202+ words) BRAINERD " Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk announced on Thursday, May 14, his candidacy for reelection. "Friends, it has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as your elected Sheriff of Cass County," Welk stated in a news release. "Since being…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (315+ words) WALKER " Aaron Ammerman, who has served 22 years as a sheriff's deputy, announced his candidacy for Cass County sheriff. Ammerman said he has served many roles in the sheriff's office, including the Boat and Water Division, Emergency Response Unit, road patrol…...