Hope Murray

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Grasston man facing child pornography possession charges

1 week ago | pinecountynews.com | Hope Murray

A Grasston man is facing felony charges for his alleged possession of child pornography. Daniel Raymond Johnson, 35, is expected to make his first appearance on Thursday, April 24, in Kanabec County District Court on six counts of possessing pornographic work involving minors under the age of 14.
Author hopes to help and heal others

2 weeks ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

Every third Wednesday of every month at 5:30 a.m., Lisa Cassman is a guest on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking. During her time on the podcast with Tim Ridley, she discusses everything from relationships to mental health. All of this is done in a sort of tribute to her husband, Mora native Steve Cassman, who has been a truck driver for more than three decades. “There’s more than just truck drivers who listen to it, but I always try to tie it in to truck driving,” Cassman said.
Martens loses Supreme Court appeal

2 weeks ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

A Mora man convicted in 2022 of third-degree criminal sexual assault will not get a new trial. Ryan James Martens, 41, had appealed his guilty verdict to the Minnesota Supreme Court, seeking to overturn a 2023 decision by the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Martens contended that his admission to a therapist that he had sex with a child should not have been admissible at trial. A jury found Martens guilty on April 23, 2023, on the charge of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree.
’Tis the season

2 weeks ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

An old adage attributed to American statesman Benjamin Franklin states “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”One certainty could, however, be added to that, especially as the weather gets warmer: death, taxes and road construction. Kanabec County has announced its five-year plan for road projects, including several that will take place this year.
No furlough for Klapperick to attend son’s funeral

2 weeks ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

A Mora woman remains behind bars in Chisago County on criminal vehicular homicide charges after causing a crash near Rush City that killed her 4-year-old son. Ashlee Rose Klapperick, 36, is being held pending her posting of bail of $500,000 without conditions or $200,000 with conditions. A judged denied her a furlough from jail in order to attend her son’s funeral.
Getting a leg up

3 weeks ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

Sometimes, when you least expect it, life happens. For some, it happens while they are in school and cannot complete their educations. That’s where East Central Minnesota Adult Education comes in. Adult Education offers classes to help adult learners study for and take the General Educational Development test, commonly known as the GED. Angela Peterson, an educator for more than 20 years, teaches AE twice a week in Mora at Recovery Hope Treatment Center.
Braham welcomes new gift shop to downtown

3 weeks ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

A new store in downtown Braham offers an array of items that shoppers may not only want but will also need. Main Street Boutique owner Amy Rockstad said this was by design, noting that people may not always need a new bracelet or unique handbag, but clothes are a necessity. And sometimes, so is fancy popcorn.
Big Band Extravaganza brings swing, jazz and pop to Braham Event Center

3 weeks ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

The Big Band Extravaganza is returning for its annual foray into swing, Latin, pop, rock and other genres of music to thrill the audience. The concert is set for 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, April 6, at the Braham Event Center. Performing at this year’s event will be the Braham Area High School Jazz Band and jazz bands from Rush City and Onamia. The headline act is the Brooklyn Big Band from the Twin Cities.
Two apply for Ogilvie School Board spot

3 weeks ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

Two Ogilvie School District residents have thrown their hats into the ring to be the next school board member. Carl Boudreau and Amanda Stevenson have both applied for the position. “At the February school board meeting, when we accepted the resignation (of board member Jim Hanna), and we said we were going to accept applications from the public, so we have done that,” Superintendent Kevin Ricke said.
Klobuchar, others address tariffs, state of farm bill

4 weeks ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

For farmers across the United States, questions may loom regarding the tariffs placed on Mexico, China and Canada. This is especially true for farmers with smaller operations who grow specialty crops. A group of these farmers gathered last week to discuss tariffs and other concerns at a meeting of the Minnesota Farmers Union, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish, and Minnesota Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture Andrea Vaubel on hand to answer questions.