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Brainerd Woman Accused of Taking Man's Car, Fleeing Police
A Brainerd woman drove off in a man's car after leaving a bar with him early Nov. 1, then pulled away from an officer who reached 90 mph trying to catch up, according to the complaint.
Man Dies After Crashing Pickup Into Parked Vehicles in Brainerd
A 55-year-old Baxter man died Friday night after the pickup he was driving crossed into oncoming lanes of Highway 210 in Brainerd and struck light poles and parked vehicles, the Minnesota State Patrol says.
Apple Valley Worksite Death Blamed on Hydraulic Grapple Mishap
A Brainerd man crushed a coworker's head with a hydraulic grapple while operating tree trimming equipment in Apple Valley, causing fatal injuries, according to charges.
Man Charged After Brainerd Apartment Rampage
Nathaniel Donald Brimson is charged with second-degree burglary of a dwelling, two counts of threats of violence, first-degree property damage and gross misdemeanor obstruction of legal process with force.
Brainerd Woman Charged After K9 Sniff Leads to Meth Seizure
The case developed late Jan. 29 into early Jan. 30 after officers received information that a vehicle transporting roughly one-half pound of methamphetamine was expected to travel through the reservation.
Driver Suspected of DUI After Fatal Crash Near Brainerd
Deputies learned that a 2023 Ford Bronco, traveling westbound, had lost control on the icy roadway while attempting to slow for a parked pickup in the westbound lane.
2 Fatal Crashes Reported on Snowy Minnesota Roads
Both incidents involved vehicles losing control on slick roads as snow and ice created hazardous driving conditions, resulting in rollovers and a head-on collision.
Halloween Nightmare: Man Faces Murder, Kidnapping Charges After Violent Spree
The suspect, Chad Aaron Aanerud, 35, of Brainerd, is now facing a dozen felony charges in connection with the crime spree including second-degree murder, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, arson and assault.
AMBER ALERT: Police Arrest Suspect; Mom and 4 Kids Found Safe
Crow Wing County authorities issued an Amber Alert early Friday after a woman and her four children were abducted at gunpoint from a home northeast of Brainerd.
