Sports
Central Lakes College Raiders advance to postseason with win over Itasca
Raiders defeat Vikings 87-55 in Region 13A play-in game
Holdingford, Foley Wrestlers Advance Six to State
Both teams qualify multiple individuals for the Class A and Class 2A state tournaments
Area Boys Basketball: Patriots Push Winning Streak to 16
Two local teams faced off in a Saturday matchup.
Crime
Brainerd man sentenced to life for rural murder
Aanerud will serve life in prison for killing in Brainerd area
ICE Agent Accidentally Fires Gun in Hotel Room, Hits Neighboring Bed
Retired Border Patrol veteran rehired under Kristi Noem's controversial ICE recruitment program had gun mishap in Minnesota hotel.
Man Sentenced to Life for Rural Brainerd Murder
Chad Aaron Aanerud pleads guilty to shooting death of Lyle Maske and abduction of pregnant woman and her children
Politics
Residents Oppose Annexation Into Brainerd
Crow Wing County Board hears from residents against plan to annex Riverside Drive area into city limits
Hunters and Anglers Resist Trump Administration's Attacks on Public Lands
Pelican Lake gathering highlights growing opposition to administration's policies from outdoor enthusiasts
Crow Wing County Commissioners Divided on Sheriff's ICE Cooperation
Residents raise concerns about legality of sheriff's agreement with federal immigration authorities
