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Browerville Woman Charged with First-Degree Drug Sale

A Browerville woman is facing a first-degree controlled substance charge after authorities allege she sold nearly 28 grams of methamphetamine during a controlled purchase in Benton County. Chantal Catherine Bue, 39, of Browerville, was charged August 20 in Benton County District Court with one count of first-degree controlled substance crime — sale. According to the criminal complaint, the charge stems from a controlled purchase conducted in January 2025 by the Central Minn

Sep 11 min read

Significant Fentanyl and Cocaine Seizure

Brayan Omar Garcia Gonzalez, 25, of Long Prairie, is facing serious legal charges for drug possession. He allegedly had over 1100 pills of fentanyl, which is a highly dangerous drug, after already having a drug conviction in the past. This charge could result in a minimum of four years up to a maximum of 40 years in prison and possibly a fine of $1 million. In addition, he is also charged with possessing more than 10 grams of cocaine, which can lead to a penalty of up to 20

Aug 111 min read

Five Men Sentenced to Total of 518 Months Imprisonment for Role in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking in Wadena County

United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced that five defendants were collectively sentenced to over 500 months of imprisonment for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking case out of Wadena County. The following individuals were sentenced: Robert Joseph Anderson, 40, of Wadena, 132 months for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine; Aaron Thomas Heifort, 30, of Clitherall, 122 months for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine; Bill J

Jul 211 min read

Two Arrested after K9 Search Reveals Drugs and Firearms

On May 16, around 11:37 p.m., a Todd County Sheriff’s Office deputy was on routine patrol in the city of Staples when he observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver. During the traffic stop, the deputy observed signs of criminal activity. The deputy requested the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office K9 Nitro and his handler respond to the scene for assistance. Ultimately, K9 Nitro indicated the odor of narcotic

Jun 21 min read