
Tim Speier
Journalist at Brainerd Dispatch
Journalist, BBQ lover and beer drinker. Public Safety for @brd_dispatch
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1 week ago |
brainerddispatch.com | Tim Speier
BRAINERD — Six sheriff departments, including the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, have signed enforcement agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement this year. According to the ICE website, Cass, Crow Wing, Freeborn, Itasca, Jackson and Kandiyohi counties are participating in the agency’s 287(g) program . The three program models are jail enforcement, task force and warrant service officer.
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2 weeks ago |
brainerddispatch.com | Tim Speier
BRAINERD — With more than 15 years on the bench serving the citizens of the 9th Judicial District in Minnesota, Crow Wing County District Court Judge Erik J. Askegaard hung up his judicial robes for the last time June 5. “I remember when he got appointed to the bench. So, I've known him quite a while,” said Don Ryan, Crow Wing County Attorney.
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2 weeks ago |
brainerddispatch.com | Tim Speier
BRAINERD — Sheriff’s departments sound alarm as systems in place to keep the community safe are failing them. Forum Communication reporters wrote that over 50 sheriffs and county attorneys gathered at the state Capitol on Thursday, June 5, to raise concerns about a lack of funding for mental health facilities in this year’s Human Services budget bill — and the need for a bonding bill.
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2 weeks ago |
brainerddispatch.com | Tim Speier
BRAINERD — Working into its third year, Brainerd Lakes Safe Ride brought more than 5,000 riders safely home from area establishments. Through a free or greatly reduced cost for patrons, Brainerd Lakes Safe Ride is able to provide rides to those who’ve had a drink and need a ride home.
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3 weeks ago |
brainerddispatch.com | Tim Speier
BRAINERD — Maintenance workers helped to keep a bad situation from becoming worse after a fire started in a downtown Brainerd building. The Brainerd Fire Department responded to the multistory building fire at 10:56 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, on the 600 block of Front Street. Brainerd Fire Chief Tim Holmes said workers for the property owner were in the building when they noticed the fire on the second floor. He said they called 911 and then began evacuating the residents of the building.
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