1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (873+ words) Local law enforcement is considering a possible connection between downtown Park Rapids" live webcams and a series of threatening calls against local businesses. These are called "swatting incidents." According to the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, "Swatting is making malicious hoax…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (319+ words) DETROIT LAKES " Becker County Chief Deputy Sheriff Shane Richard has thrown hat into ring in the race for county sheriff. "I am a family, Christian-based man with four wonderful children and a beautiful wife who has been in my life…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (180+ words) On March 28, Indivisible Hubbard County will be participating with millions of peaceful protesters in the No Kings 3 mass demonstration. The non-violent protest is calling people to the streets to send the simple message that Donald Trump is not a king,…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (257+ words) Tony Petrie officially announced his intention to run for Hubbard County sheriff. "After considerable prayer and reflection, this decision was made to continue a strong, stable future for the sheriff's office and community. I was born and raised in Park…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (176+ words) Hubbard County Sheriff Cory Aukes announced Wednesday, Feb. 11 that he will not seek a fifth term as sheriff in 2026. Instead, Aukes plans to run for Hubbard County commissioner in District 3, currently held by Tom Krueger. "Although I will no longer…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (524+ words) From the Hubbard County dispatch blotter. Accidents: Jan. 28: Non-injury accidents were reported in Nevis Twp. and Mantrap Twp. ; A vehicle off the road was reported in Akeley Twp. ; Jan. 29: A vehicle off the road was reported in Henrietta Twp. ; Jan....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1815+ words) From the Red River Valley to southern farm communities and northern lake towns, Minnesotans have a wide range of perspectives on immigration enforcement. Forum Communications Company set out to hear from these people, to give voice to greater Minnesota by…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (528+ words) ST. PAUL " The elected sheriffs of Minnesota gave a "vote of no confidence" on state Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell during their winter conference, the officials" professional organization announced Monday, Dec. 22, in criticizing how the agency inspects and licenses county jails....

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (504+ words) County Sheriff Cory Aukes addressed the Akeley City Council, saying he wanted to "clear the air" during the meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Aukes claimed Police Chief Jimmy Hansen had "confronted" a Hubbard County sergeant at Akeley City Hall before the…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (421+ words) From the Hubbard County dispatch blotter. Accidents: Dec. 14: A vehicle off the road was reported in Lake Emma Twp. ; Dec. 15: A non-injury accident was reported at First National Bank in Akeley; Dec. 17: A non-injury accident was reported in Henrietta Twp....