>>2 People Charged in Meth Bust Traffic Stop in West Central Minnesota
(Underwood, MN) — Two people face felony drug charges in connection with a traffic stop that netted more than a pound of methamphetamine in Underwood in west central Minnesota. A state trooper stopped a car driven by 40-year-old Brady Anderson of Fergus Falls on December 10th and found a pound of a crystal-like substance in the waistband of a female passenger. Anderson said the drugs were his and that he made her carry the package. More meth, psychedelic mushrooms, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia were located in the car. Another passenger – 52-year-old Brian Sean Brown of Grand Forks – was arrested on possession charges.
>>Police ID 2 People Found Dead in Car at Duluth Airport
(Duluth, MN) — Authorities are identifying the two people found dead inside a vehicle Thursday at Duluth International Airport. Officers were trying to locate a man who was reportedly having suicidal thoughts when they discovered the bodies of 75-year-old Lawrence and 77-year-old Ann Roscoe. Investigators aren’t releasing any other information about the incident.
>>Native Americans Make Up Majority of Unsheltered Homeless Population
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota’s unsheltered homeless population—those who have spent a night outside, in a car, in a vacant building, or on public transportation—has increased by 10% over the past decade. According to Wilder Foundation Researcher Rebecca Sales, Native Americans are disproportionately represented in this statistic. While they make up only 2% of the overall population, they account for 20% of the total homeless population and 32% of the unsheltered homeless. Sales emphasizes that Native Americans have “experienced intergenerational trauma and policies that were intended to dismantle culture, sovereignty, and prosperity.” She urges consideration of how services can be designed to actively counteract some of these historical issues. This study is based on client information from The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), compiled from federal and state-funded emergency shelters and supportive housing programs.
>>St. Cloud Nonprofit Leader Accused Of Illegally Selling Gun
(St. Cloud, MN) — A former city official from St. Cloud, Lenora Hunt, is facing charges for illegally selling a firearm. Hunt, who previously served on the planning commission, has been charged with a gross misdemeanor count of illegally transferring a gun. Authorities report that they used an informant to purchase a firearm from a man under investigation for selling drugs and guns in St. Cloud. This individual allegedly visited Hunt’s nonprofit organization, Too Much Talent, to discuss paying for the firearm. The complaint indicates that Hunt failed to take any necessary steps to adhere to state regulations regarding firearm transfers.
>>Brainerd Co-op Gets $11M From USDA To Connect Rural Homes With High-Speed Internet
(Brainerd, MN) — Federal funds are providing high-speed internet access to farmers, rural homeowners, and businesses in Crow Wing and Morrison counties. The Consolidated Telecommunications Company, based in Brainerd, has received a loan of over five million dollars and a grant of five-point-five million dollars from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Co-op officials report that nearly 600 homes will gain broadband connectivity with this funding, including 67 businesses and 78 farms.
>>Man Dead in Overnight Minneapolis Shooting
(Minneapolis, MN) — A man is dead after an overnight shooting in north Minneapolis. Police responded to a ShotSpotter Activation around 10:59 p.m., finding a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Despite life-saving aid, the man died at North Memorial Medical Center. No arrests have been made.
