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New county park, beach opening on Little Emily Lake in August
EMILY — A new county park will soon open near the city of Emily. Crow Wing County said it is nearing completion of the Little Emily Lake Park. The park includes a public swimming beach, adding to the small number of public beaches available in the otherwise lake-rich county.
Driver arrested after nearly hitting squad car head on, then damaging another squad
A serious high speed situation on the Range from Thursday. Authorities said a 24-year-old man nearly hit a squad car head on, on Highway 37. During a traffic stop, authorities learned Kaleb Sandy had active warrants out of Crow Wing County. He then reportedly fled at a high rate of...
Newsletter: Monday, June 24th, 2024
--A message from Crow Wing County Sheriff Eric Klang, with the recent heavy rainfall in the Brainerd Lakes Area, we are experiencing higher-than-normal water levels on our lakes and waterways. This poses increased risks to our shorelines, docks, lifts, and other lakeside amenities. With more rain in the forecast, we would like to remind boaters that they are responsible for their wake and encourage them to operate at a Slow No Wake speed when close to the shoreline. Currently, the DNR recommends a slow no-wake zone of at least 200 feet, and sometimes an even greater distance may be appropriate. While we await the water levels to return to normal, please operate your vessels with extra care.
Man admits fatally shooting northern Minnesota resort guest in a case of mistaken identity
BRAINERD, Minn. — Friends and family remembered Bethany Anne Bernatsky as a beautiful soul who was killed in a senseless act of violence three years ago at a northern Minnesota resort. The 30-year-old man facing first-degree murder charges in Bernatsky’s shooting death in 2021 accepted a plea deal and...
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