Walker

The incident near Onigum Road NW, northeast of Walker, is under investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Plus: the city of Walker is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Walker City Council, with applications due by noon on Nov. 26, 2025.

The vacancy was created by the resignation of Char Moore, who began her most recent term in January 2025. The appointed councilmember's term would last through December 2026.

The free event focuses on practical ways to improve woodland habitat for wildlife, while keeping forests healthy and productive for future generations, the SWCD said.

The Cass County Sheriff's Office provided the updated information on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, and identified the victim as Theresa Kay Cechini, 59, of Cass Lake.

The 59-year-old woman was found unresponsive Aug. 26, 2025, after crashing a pontoon on the south shore of Leech Lake, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office.

Dillon Kloehn of Fargo was charged with four felonies and a misdemeanor for the Aug. 8, 2025, incident. Officer Kent Cleveland was placed on leave, which is standard procedure.

Radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area.

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.

Events this week include a kids fishing tourney and Loop the Lake Festival in Bemidji, a Bells and More concert in Cohasset, Spring Bike Fling in Walker and Itasca Pride Fest in Grand Rapids.