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Minnesota man to be sentenced after kidnapping son, triggering AMBER Alert, hours-long standoff
BRAINERD, Minn. — A Minnesota man who kidnapped his 2-year-old son last year, triggering an AMBER Alert and a standoff, will be sentenced on Thursday. Scott Henrikson, 42, pleaded guilty in March to a felony count of depriving the custodial rights of a parent, a gross misdemeanor count of violating an order of protection and a misdemeanor count of obstructing the legal process.According to the criminal complaint filed in Crow Wing County, Henrikson was a passenger in a vehicle with woman, who was driving, and their toddler in Baxter on July 29, 2023.The woman, who has sole parental custody of the boy,...
Crosslake Fire Department Hosting Women’s Fire Service Expo
The Crosslake Fire Department will host the first Women’s Fire Service Expo this Saturday, April 27. The event was set up in response to the dwindling number of firefighters in rural departments and the need to recruit and retain new members. The expo will show day-to-day tasks in the fire service from women who currently serve Region 5 fire departments, which includes those in Crow Wing, Cass, Morrison, Aitkin, and Todd counties.
Highway 169 south of Garrison closes
Motorists who travel on Highway 169 south of Garrison will encounter the road closed and detoured the week of April 29, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Highway 169 will close between Crow Wing County Road 26 and County Road 2/460th Street on Monday morning, April 29. Motorists will follow a signed detour along Crow Wing County Road 26, County Road 8 and County Road 2/460th Street. The closure...
Motorcyclist Involved in Serious Crash Near Pine River Has Died
A motorcyclist from Pine River who was involved in a serious crash a week ago has now died. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 63-year-old Gene Walters died after the motorcycle he was on sideswiped another motorcycle on Highway 84 near Pine River on April 14. The State Patrol says...
Thousands of dancers come to the Med City for 'Just for Kix' Nationals
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Over 7,000 dancers are at the Mayo Civic Center for the annual Just for Kix 'Together We Dance' Nationals. Cindy and Steve Clough created the dance studio Just for Kix in 1981 in Brainerd, Minnesota and it has grown exponentially since. They have studios in Colorado, Nebraska,...
Brainerd Could See More Workforce Housing After City Council Approves Permit
On Monday, the Brainerd City Council approved a conditional use permit for a housing project on 805 Laurel Street in downtown Brainerd. The council also authorized the City of Brainerd to act as a legal sponsor for the project for a Minnesota Workforce Housing Development Grant. The project is requesting...
Funds Being Raised to Restore the Pequot Lakes Bobber Water Tower
The Bobber Water Tower has been a staple of the Pequot Lakes community since it was painted into a bobber in 1987. But after years of exposure to the elements, a fundraising campaign is in full swing to restore the tower. Pequot Lakes’ Bobber Tower is not in the best...
Brainerd Track & Field Already Setting Records in 2024
Brainerd track and field has hit the ground running to open their season. The Warriors set three different indoor school records in the 400 meter, shot put, and 200-meter dash courtesy of Brandon Stark, Dylan Gross, and Stark again in just their first meet at the North Dakota State University invite last month. But that hardly scratches the surface of how the team’s preparations have been translating to the track.
WHA, Cass Lake-Bena, Northland, other high school students recognized as Students of Character — Local high school students honored at Students of Character Celebration
Forty-five local high school students were selected by their respective school staff and were celebrated at a special event April 17. The 33rd annual Students of Character Celebration recognizes high school juniors and seniors throughout Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties for their quiet leadership, perseverance, and dedication to their community, school, and fellow students. Donations from local businesses, organizations, and individuals make it possible for each student to receive a scholarship. ...
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