Cassidy Marie Lunz, 21, of Willmar, made her first appearance Friday in Meeker County District Court on the charge. According to court records, she and two other males planned to steal money from a male victim.| West Central Tribune
Aryianna Pillatzki, 21, of Pennock, pleaded guilty Feb. 6 to one count of second-degree assault in Meeker County District Court. Two co-defendants remain in custody.| West Central Tribune
Bryan Demarais, 35, of Dassel, had previously pleaded guilty in Meeker County District Court to the murder of Kayla Demarais. He was sentenced Tuesday.| West Central Tribune
The three suspects arrested in connection to the reported assault of a 50-year-old man from Olivia are now charged with felonies including counts of attempted homicide, aggravated robbery and assault.| West Central Tribune
Minnesota physicians and law enforcement officials are urging people to handle fireworks safely for the holiday weekend. Approximately 14,700 people suffered injuries last year due to fireworks.| West Central Tribune
Two people from the Twin Cities were charged with first-degree drug offenses for allegedly trafficking drugs from a Willmar drop-off. They were arrested soon afterward outside Atwater.| West Central Tribune
According to the Sheriff's Office, two other law enforcement agencies initiated pursuits before having to terminate them. Speeds of 100 mph were reached before the pursuit ended in Stearns County.| West Central Tribune
David Pillatzki, 48, one of three co-defendants charged in the alleged robbery and violent assault of a man in 2024 in Litchfield, was found competent to proceed in the case.| West Central Tribune
