Michael Robert Erickson News Today

The Heartland Lakes Area saw its share of turbulent weather and controversial local politics in 2022, but also entrepreneurs entering the business world, interesting school board candidates and tragedy averted by a family dog.

Becker County District Judge Gretchen Thilmony said investigators were led astray from the start by an incorrect preliminary autopsy report, and that the shooting was an accident -- caused in part by a faulty safety on the Winchester 1300 12-gauge shotgun that was involved in the incident.

Becker County District Judge Gretchen Thilmony said investigators were led astray from the start by an incorrect preliminary autopsy report, and that the shooting was an accident -- caused in part by a faulty safety on the Winchester 1300 12-gauge shotgun that was involved in the incident.

Becker County District Judge Gretchen Thilmony said investigators were led astray from the start by an incorrect preliminary autopsy report, and that the shooting was an accident -- caused in part by a faulty safety on the Winchester 1300 12-gauge shotgun that was involved in the incident.

Logan Daniel Keranen, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, is accused of causing the death of Michael Robert Erickson of Menahga, who was 17 when he died.

Logan Daniel Keranen, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, is accused of causing the death of Michael Robert Erickson of Menahga, who was 17 when he died.

Logan Daniel Keranen, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, is accused of causing the death of Michael Robert Erickson of Menahga, who was 17 when he died.

Logan Daniel Keranen, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, is accused of causing the death of Michael Robert Erickson of Menahga, who was 17 when he died.