The board alleges Jennifer K. Fischer retaliated against those who assisted or cooperated in a previous investigation and committed other acts of misconduct. Fischer has denied the allegations.| Brainerd Dispatch
Ameer Matariyeh, 26, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty Friday morning, Aug. 29, to charges of second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder in relation to two shootings as he fled police.| Brainerd Dispatch
Kandiyohi County Sheriff Eric Tollefson, Willmar Police Chief Mike Holme and Capt. Michael Anderson say community fears are unfounded as local officers will not engage in immigration enforcement.| West Central Tribune