BEMIDJI — A Cass Lake man is facing a second-degree murder charge after an apparent stabbing Sunday, June 15, in Beltrami County that left another man dead.
In a criminal complaint filed Tuesday, prosecutors allege Avery Cadwell, 21, stabbed his neighbor, Codi Brown, 28, north of Cass Lake while he was traveling through the area on an ATV.
Cadwell reportedly harbored some resentment toward Brown over a $100 debt. Witnesses overheard him stating that he was “going to get” Brown when he either saw or heard him ride by.
Another neighbor reported seeing the assault and said Brown rode away a short distance on the ATV before he collapsed.
The Medical Examiner’s provisional report indicates the cause of Brown's death was a stab wound less than 2 inches deep that penetrated his heart.
Cadwell made his first court appearance Tuesday and will make his next appearance Monday. Unconditional bail was set at $2 million.
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Events this week include the Hubbard County Fair in Park Rapids, "Willy Wonka" in Pequot Lakes, Smokey Bear Day at Itasca State Park and an author brown bag in Brainerd.
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And: Essentia Health advanced practice providers go on strike; and the YMCA and Early EDge to partner on child care in Grand Rapids.
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Over 400 nurse practitioners and physician assistants across 69 facilities from across Northern Minnesota began an open-ended unfair labor practice strike July 10, 2025.
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