TWO MEN FROM MENAGHA, 20-YEAR OLD LEEROY KICKER AND 18-YEAR OLD COLTON SKARE, ARE FACING SEX CRIME CHARGES INVOLVING TWO GIRLS UNDER THE AGE OF 14 IN WARROAD. THEY’VE BOTH BEEN CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF FIRST DEGREE CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT, INVOLVING PENETRATION. THE MOTHER OF ONE OF THE VICTIMS DISCOVERED THE MEN IN THE DAUGHTERS BEDROOM. THE DAUGHTERS SAID THEY LET THE MEN IN THROUGH THE BEDROOM WINDOW. THEY HAD MET ON SOCIAL MEDIA. ALL PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THE SEX OCCURRED. THE MEN CLAIMED THEY BELIEVED THE GIRLS TO BE 18 YEARS OF AGE.
ANOTHER AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR MUCH OF NORTHWEST MINNESOTA TODAY, BUT IT EXPECTED TO IMPROVE AS THE DAY GOES ON.
A 4-H DEADLINE TO HAVE PROJECTS ENTERED FOR THE ROSEAU COUNTY FAIR IS APPROACHING ON JUNE 15. YOU CAN FIND THE REGISTRATION PORTAL WITH THE EXTENSION WEBSITE AND IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS THEIR OFFICE CAN HELP AT 218-463-1052.
THERE IS AN EVENT ON JUNE 10 AT THE ROSEAU AMERICAN LEGION FROM 11:00-12:00 THAT WILL HIGHLIGHT WAYS FOR INDVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO HELP PROTECT OUR AGING COMMUNITY. THEY WILL DISCUSS AVOIDING SCAMS, SIGNS OF ELDER ABUSE, FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION, AND MORE. THERE WILL BE ANOTHER CHANCE TO ATTEND IN BAUDETTE ON JUNE 16, WITH MORE DATES TO COME ALSO.
IT IS TAKE A KID FISHING WEEEKEND IN MINNESOTA, TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY. THAT MEANS AND ADULT COULD GO FISHING WITHOUT A LICENSE IF THEY ARE FISHING WITH A YOUTH 15 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER.
THE NORTHBORN MUSIC FESTIVAL IS THIS SATURDAY IN WARROAD. THEY HAVE FOUR MUSICAL ACTS AT ALLISON PARK, WITH VARIOUS FUNDRAISING EVENTS, FOOD TRUCKS, AND MORE. TO ATTEND SIMPLY TO ENJOY THE MUSIC IS FREE.
THERE’S MORE RACING SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE GREENBUSH RACE PARK, START TIME IS 6 PM. THIS WEEK IS THE OLSON MEMORIAL.
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