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Hockey dreams and stacks of cash. Was Casey Ramirez laundering money through a small-town credit union?

Hockey · Brainerd

Hockey dreams and stacks of cash. Was Casey Ramirez laundering money through a small-town credit union?

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This is Part 3 of the Minnesota Vice series. PRINCETON, Minn.— Ed Fisk had questions. And subpoenas. It was late 1981, and the IRS agent was in Princeton, investigating a mysterious newcomer named Casey Ramirez. Ramirez had been throwing around tens of thousands of dollars on town projects, had practically taken over the airport and appeared to be close pals with the mayor. Fisk had checked: Ramirez hadn't filed a tax return in years. So the IRS…See the Story

National Loon Center in Crosslake, Minnesota, to Break Ground on $18.5M Campus

Crosslake · Crosslake

National Loon Center in Crosslake, Minnesota, to Break Ground on $18.5M Campus

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CROSSLAKE — After years of planning and work, the National Loon Center is taking its next major step forward in opening its standalone campus. The NLC will host a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its new Crosslake facility at 3 p.m. Friday, June 20, at the corner of Swann Drive and Pioneer Drive that will be followed by a public reception. “It’s been a long time coming, and this is going to be a tremendous boon to the community. We’ve real…See the Story

Minnesota Ag Commissioner Upbeat over Legislative Support for Agriculture

Middle East · Brainerd

Minnesota Ag Commissioner Upbeat over Legislative Support for Agriculture

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Sheriff's Corner: More information, clarification on new laws for youth boat operators

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Cass County Board: Steering committee created to look into jail options

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WABEDO TOWNSHIP — Reconsidering jail options is once again on the agenda for the Cass County Board. Sheriff Bryan Welk requested the board create a steering committee to pursue options regarding the Cass County Jail during the regular board meeting on Tuesday, June 17. During the annual planning meeting June 12, Welk shared the county is spending $56.75 per day for 40 beds in the Itasca County Jail, and is slightly higher if the inmate is in cus…Brainerd · Brainerd See the Story

Second annual Brisket on the Farm event promotes agriculture education

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Tim Wagner joins Outreach Program board of directors

NISSWA — The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes, a leader in humanitarian food aid in Minnesota, announces the appointment of Tim Wagner to its board of directors effective June 1. Wagner and his wife, Jolene, will celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary this year. They have one son, Easton, 12, who attends Pequot Lakes Middle School. The family lives in Nisswa. They have two dogs (Gus and Sherman), one cat (Spike) and a small flock of egg layi…Nisswa · Nisswa Read Article

Reader Opinion: School board members’ motive?

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ISD 181 school board members Dondelinger, Heidmann, and Etterman campaigned on allowing parents to have a say in their kids' education and also a concern about declining enrollment. When given the opportunity to provide parents the means of having a say, these three board members voted “no” to allow an operating levy on the ballot this year. A no vote also perpetuates the funding shortage which will result in loss of staff, extra-curricular acti…Education · Baxter Read Article

Reader Opinion: Brainerd’s betrayal

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In a community proud of its Christian faith, the Brainerd City Council’s decision to shut down The Bridge homeless shelter and ban camping during summer is shameful. Rather than embodying the compassion Jesus preached, the city is abandoning its most vulnerable. By denying shelter and criminalizing camping, Brainerd forces homeless individuals to face the dangers of the outdoors without refuge. This is not charity; it’s cruelty and a betrayal of…Brainerd · Brainerd Read Article

Pets of the Week: Meet Titus and Naveen

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Lakes Jam kicks off June 25

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BRAINERD — Riley Green, Gary Allan and Daughtry are set to take the mainstage at Brainerd International Raceway for year 12 of Lakes Jam. The rock and country music festival kicks off Wednesday, June 25, with Midwest Metallica tribute band Mntallica and ‘90s cover band Mallrats, and continues through Saturday, June 28, with dozens of country and rock artists from around the country, the state and the Brainerd lakes area. “It’s nothing like any o…Brainerd · Brainerd Read Article

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