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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


Walker Commitment Trial Set for August
A petition has been filed to civilly commit Patrick Lyndon Walker, 35, of Clarissa, as a sexually dangerous person following his release from prison in April 2026. The filing came after a viral PredPatrol video allegedly showed Walker communicating online with someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl, sending explicit photos, and arranging a meeting in St. Cloud... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...
Jun 91 min read


Commitment Trial Set for August
A petition has been filed to civilly commit Patrick Lyndon Walker, 35, of Clarissa, as a sexually dangerous person following his release from prison in April 2026. The filing came after a viral PredPatrol video allegedly showed Walker communicating online with someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl, sending explicit photos, and arranging a meeting in St. Cloud. Court records cite Walker’s lengthy history of sexual offenses, probation violations, failed treatment attempt
May 261 min read


Walker Faces Commitment Hearing as a Sexually Dangerous Person
A viral video circulating in the area involving Three Two0 PredPatrol and posted online April 25 shows a man posing as a 13-year-old girl online before arranging to meet Patrick Lyndon Walker at the St. Cloud Mall. According to the video, Walker allegedly sent sexually explicit photos to the decoy before being confronted at the meeting location. The video can be viewed at www.facebook.com/320pp. A petition for civil commitment has been filed by Todd County Human Services for
May 192 min read


Convicted Child Predator Living in Clarissa Attempted to Meet a Child in St. Cloud
A viral video circulating in the area involving Three Two0 PredPatrol and posted online April 25 shows a man posing as a 13-year-old girl online before arranging to meet Patrick Lyndon Walker at the St. Cloud Mall. According to the video, Walker allegedly sent sexually explicit photos to the decoy before being confronted at the meeting location. The video can be viewed at www.facebook.com/reel/1307382527919167 or www.facebook.com/320pp. A petition for civil commitment has be
May 122 min read


Semi and SUV collide
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Verndale man accused of stealing over $40,000 from Golden Gloves
According to court documents filed on April 18, a Verndale man is facing felony charges of theft from Upper Midwest Golden Gloves of over...
Sep 11, 20241 min read


Man airlifted after tractor accident in Eagle Bend
On June 11, at approximately 8:05 p.m., the Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded to a medical on 340th Street, Eagle Bend. It was...
Jun 18, 20241 min read


Looking Back
News from Bertha's and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago May 14, 1997 At the Hewitt City Council, the price for railroad lots 1-5 was set at...
May 17, 20221 min read


Dusting off the Archives
News from Verndale's Past 75 Years Ago, May 15, 1947 •The contract for the new village hall that will house the fire equipment, two-cell...
May 17, 20223 min read
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