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Police Blotter - April 8

The Dispatch publishes records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record.

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Costs increase to reduce risk of jail hanging points

BRAINERD — Potential jail ligature points, or places where an inmate could hang themselves, will be removed in the Crow Wing County Jail.

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Minnesota State Patrol hiring program brings nontraditional candidates into the fold

LETO- short for Law Enforcement Training Opportunity- is part of a State Patrol effort to recruit trooper candidates with college degrees in any field, no law enforcement experience required. There is a vetting process, and candidates must undergo 23 weeks of LETO training at Century College and Hennepin County Tech, then 14 weeks of additional training at the Minnesota State Patrol Academy at Fort Ripley.

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How much snow did we get? Reports from across Minnesota

A multi-day winter storm continued to drop heavy snow on parts of Minnesota on Tuesday. Here are snowfall totals from around Minnesota and neighboring states, as reported to the National Weather Service.

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Winter storm drops more than a foot of snow in Brainerd area

The winter storm, which started Sunday, was more than double the total snowfall Brainerd had received during the 2023-24 winter season, which up until Saturday was 11.9 inches.

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Darrell Tougas

Darrell David Tougas, age 61, passed away March 4, 2024, at Carefree Living after a long battle with Ataxia. Darrell was born on March 18, 1962, in Brainerd, MN. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend.

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Senior Moments: An introduction

These past 15 years in Brainerd have helped me learn that life is, indeed, worth living.

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Brainerd area is in midst of a winter that wasn't - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter

Lack of snow and precipitation this winter could lead to drought, wildfire problems.

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What's the right answer for trails and Mississippi Overlook Park?

Grants could establish a better connection to the park and links to trails, connecting Baxter to Sylvan Twp and more. Council members wonder if now is the right time given other obligations.

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UPDATE: Brainerd man faces felony charges after injuring deputy during arrest

Paul Ammon Austin is charged with multiple felonies after he fought and tried to disarm two deputies Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Wild Rice Depot in Brainerd.

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