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Two people sentenced for 2025 shooting death of Frazee, MN teen

TJ Nelson,

Arthur CampbellBECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) —  Two people are sentenced to long prison terms for shooting and killing a 19-year-old Frazee, Minnesota teen in December. 21-year-old Arthur Campbell was given 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon and soliciting juveniles to commit a felony. 16-year-old Kayne Mackner was given over 31 years in prison for…

Becker County Sheriff's Office Releases Footage Of Pursuit That Led To Suspect's Death
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Becker County Sheriff’s Office Releases Dashcam Footage of Pursuit

47-year-old Michael James Azure initially evaded the pursuing deputy, but was found deceased about ten minutes later.
Gabriel Ostler,

BECKER COUNTY, MN (KVRR) – The incident in question took place at approximately 2:11 P.M. on May 8 in White Earth, Minnesota. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says one of their deputies was on patrol when they spotted 47-year-old Michael James Azure driving an ATV. It also sounds like he is referred to by name multiple times by the deputy….

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White Earth Man Dies After Brief Police Pursuit

The Becker County Sheriff's Office says the pursuit was initiated because a deputy noticed the man, whose driving privileges had been cancelled, operating an ATV.
Gabriel Ostler,

WHITE EARTH, BECKER COUNTY, MN (KVRR) – The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says that a 47-year-old man is dead after he fled from law enforcement on an ATV he was not supposed to be driving. On May 8, a Becker County Deputy was on patrol in White Earth. The Sheriff’s Office says that deputy noticed Michael James Azure driving an…

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Bail set for man charged in fatal shooting of teen during robbery in Frazee, MN

TJ Nelson,

Arthur CampbellDETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — A $2 million conditional bail is set for the man charged with second-degree murder for shooting and killing a teen in Frazee, Minnesota over the weekend. Court records show 21-year-old Arthur Campbell and a juvenile forced their way into a home early Saturday morning to steal items when Campbell shot 19-year-old Bryson May. Authorities…
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19-Year-Old Shot to Death in Frazee

The Becker County Sheriff's Office has detained four people they believe are connected to the shooting.
Gabriel Ostler,

FRAZEE, MN (KVRR) – A young man is dead after an early-morning shooting in Frazee that appears to be an isolated, targeted attack. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says the incident took place just before 2:45 A.M. at 701 West Ash Avenue on December 20. Reports indicated that shots were fired, one person was hit, and four suspects fled the…
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Becker County Sheriff investigating drive-by shooting at home of Winona LaDuke

Jim Monk,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) —  An investigation is underway after the home of activist Winona LaDuke had several shots fired at it. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office responded to the drive-by shooting shortly after 6 last night. LaDuke says two teen grandsons and a nephew were home but no one was hurt. The incident happened near the intersection of State…

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Nicole Mitchell’s attorney requests felony conviction to be changed to misdemenors

KVRR Staff,

Nicole MitchellDETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Former Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell’s attorney is requesting that her felony conviction be changed to a misdemeanor at her upcoming sentencing hearing. Mitchell was convicted of felony burglary and possession of burglary tools by a Becker County jury in July. She broke into her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes in April 2024. Her attorney, Dane Dekrey,…