BRAINERD · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Brainerd gets an A.
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act gives 10 business days. MNCIS Public Access provides free statewide public case search. BCA criminal history is FREE — no fee — among the best graded. Mandatory statewide e-filing. Strong all around.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Brainerd.
COMPUTED 2026-07-30 21:21 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 20:53 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 20:53 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 20:53 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 20:53 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · MN Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the MN field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
FRONTA LONTRELL MILLER
Wanted
ALTON MESTETH
Wanted
PATRICK CARLOW, SR.
Wanted
RONALD OWEN HARD HEART
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · MN
Children Missing From Minnesota (Statewide)
Active Minnesota cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Londynn Jones (MN)
Davon St. Julien (MN)
Toni Dawkins (MN)
Karen Schmitz (MN)
Joseline Tapia (MN)
Arianna Daniels (MN)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Minnesota Court Cases
Most recent Minnesota court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CRIMINAL 0:20-cr-00126-2 | USA v. Acquoi, Jr et al | 07/30/2026 |
| CIVIL 0:26-cv-03448 | Pomavilla Guaman v. Blanche et al | 07/30/2026 |
| CIVIL 0:26-cv-03445 | Pomavilla Pichisaca v. Blanche et al | 07/30/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 0:22-cr-00034-1 | USA v. El-Jihad | 07/30/2026 |
| CIVIL 0:26-cv-03383 | Espinoza Inamagua v. Blanche et al | 07/30/2026 |
| CIVIL 0:26-cv-02643 | Neckles v. Edlow et al | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 0:26-mj-00593-1 | USA v. Zhuckkahosee | 07/30/2026 |
| CIVIL 0:26-cv-02993 | Dalton v. Reboot Labs, LLC | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 0:26-mj-00592-1 | USA v. Madrigal | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42228 | Melissa Marie Jansen | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42515 | Linda Louise Botner | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32461 | BRITTANNEA NOEL STEVENSON | 07/30/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Minnesota
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Minnesota. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I get a copy of a will in Beltrami?▼
To get a copy of a will in Beltrami County, MN, contact the Beltrami County Probate Court (housed in District Court) at 619 Beltrami Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 (218-333-4120). Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under M.S. §524.2-503. The MN Courts Public Access at https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/ shows probate case filings. Certified copies of probated wills typically cost $14 plus $8/page at the Court Administrator. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (M.S. §13) governs disclosure. Older wills may be at the Minnesota Historical Society at https://www.mnhs.org/. Sources: MN Public Access (https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/), Beltrami County (https://www.beltramicounty.us/).
Where do I get an official criminal history report in Rochester?▼
For an official criminal history report in Rochester, MN (Olmsted County), the Rochester Police Department Records Section at 101 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904 (507-328-6800) issues local clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Public Criminal History at https://cch.state.mn.us/ provides free name-based searches. Fingerprint-based BCA checks cost $15 (private) or $33 (FBI included). Court records are at https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (M.S. §13) governs disclosure. Sources: MN BCA (https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/), Rochester PD (https://www.rochestermn.gov/police).
How can I view an accident report by number?▼
To view an accident report by number in Mankato, MN (Blue Earth County), contact the Mankato Department of Public Safety at 710 S. Front Street, Mankato, MN 56001 (507-387-8780), with online ordering at https://www.mankatomn.gov/. Standard fee is $5 per crash report. For state-trooper-issued reports, use the MN Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services Crash Records at https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/. Drivers involved, their insurers, and attorneys can obtain reports under MN Government Data Practices Act (M.S. §13). Sources: City of Mankato (https://www.mankatomn.gov/), MN DPS (https://dps.mn.gov/).
How do I get a criminal background check in Saint Cloud?▼
To get a criminal background check in Saint Cloud, MN (Stearns County), the St. Cloud Police Department Records Section at 101 11th Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN 56303 (320-345-4444) issues local clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Public Criminal History at https://cch.state.mn.us/ provides free name-based searches of public conviction data. Fingerprint-based BCA checks cost $15 (private) or $33 (FBI included). Court records are at https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (M.S. §13) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA and Minnesota's ban-the-box law (M.S. §364.021). Sources: MN BCA (https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/), MN Courts (https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/).
How do I look up an arrest in Wright?▼
To look up an arrest in Wright County, MN, the Wright County Sheriff's Office at 3800 Braddock Avenue NE, Buffalo, MN 55313 (763-682-7600) maintains a current inmate roster at https://www.co.wright.mn.us/sheriff. The Minnesota BCA Public Criminal History at https://cch.state.mn.us/ provides free name-based search of public conviction data. Court charges tied to arrests appear in the MN Courts Public Access at https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (M.S. §13) governs disclosure. The Wright County Attorney's Office handles felony prosecutions. Sources: Wright County (https://www.co.wright.mn.us/), MN BCA (https://cch.state.mn.us/).
How do I look up a court case in Winona?▼
To look up a court case in Winona County, MN, use the Minnesota Courts Public Access at https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/. Free name and case-number search returns Winona County District Court records (felony, misdemeanor, civil, family, probate, traffic, small claims). The Winona County Court Administrator is at 171 W. 3rd Street, Winona, MN 55987 (507-457-6385). Certified copies typically cost $14 plus $8/page. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (M.S. §13) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged records are excluded. Sources: MN Courts (https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/), Winona County (https://www.co.winona.mn.us/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Brainerd, MN
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Brainerd, MN · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for MN
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (MN)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in MN
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in MN
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in MN
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for MN
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (MN) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Brainerd, MN
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| GOOD NEIGHBOR RESOURCES, INC. | BRAINERD |
| GOOD NEIGHBOR HOME HEALTH CARE OF BRAINERD, INC. | BRAINERD |
| BRUCE GREENFIELD | BRAINERD |
| NICHOLAS BERNIER | BRAINERD |
| PETER SCHMITZ | BRAINERD |
| LAKE COUNTY DENTAL LTD | BRAINERD |
| DAVID SABIR | BRAINERD |
| LEPMIZ SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY, LLC | BRAINERD |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACE | BRAINERD |
| BRAINERD WWTP CITY OF | BRAINERD |
| LAND DEPT BONE YARD | BRAINERD |
| CSM | BRAINERD |
| BRAINERD-TREATMENT PLANT #1 | BRAINERD |
| BURLINGTON NORTHERN (BRAINERD/BAXTER PLA | BRAINERD |
| O'REILLY AUTO PARTS - 1647 | BRAINERD |
| THRIFTY WHITE PHARMACY 738 | BRAINERD |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MN) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | ALLY FINANCIAL INC. | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | CCS Financial Services | False statements or representation |
| 2026-05-20 | Chime Financial Inc | Managing an account |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Brainerd, MN
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| RONALD BRAVERMAN | 1128b4 |
| RILEY CULLINANE | 1128a2 |
| LESLIE HAFF | 1128b4 |
| CRISTY KINTOP | 1128b4 |
| JENNEFER LOEFFELBEIN | 1128b5 |
| NADIA LOVING | 1128a1 |
| DAVID MONSON | 1128b4 |
| JEROME SHEEHAN | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Brainerd, MN
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MN state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Registered Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Production and Attempted Production of Child Pornography
Jul 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
Inver Grove Heights Man Sentenced to 54 Months’ Imprisonment for Being a Felon in Possession of Stolen Firearms
Jul 27, 2026
FBI Field Office
Red Lake Man Sentenced to 41 Months’ Imprisonment for Domestic Assault by a Habitual Offender
Jul 27, 2026
doj_news
Inver Grove Heights Man Sentenced to 54 Months’ Imprisonment for Being a Felon in Possession of Stolen Firearms
Jul 27, 2026
doj_news
Red Lake Man Sentenced to 41 Months’ Imprisonment for Domestic Assault by a Habitual Offender
Jul 27, 2026
FBI Field Office
Man Sentenced to 120 Months’ Imprisonment for Role in Bribing a Juror During Feeding Our Future Trial
Jul 24, 2026
FBI Field Office
Vance Boelter Sentenced to Two Consecutive Life Terms Plus 40 Years Consecutive for the Stalking and Murder of Minnesota State Legislators
Jul 23, 2026
FBI Field Office
Fort Thompson Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Jul 23, 2026
FBI Field Office
Dupree Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Voluntary Manslaughter
Jul 23, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Iuka Bancshares, Inc. and The Iuka State Bank
Jul 30, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Brainerd
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Brainerd police investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian
Police in Brainerd, Minnesota, are investigating after a car fatally struck a pedestrian Friday night. Brained police say they received a report of a car versus pedestrian near Sou…
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Plane flips during water landing on central Minnesota lake
The plane flipped upside down and partially submerged in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Details are limited, but the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office reported Sunday that nobody was inj…
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Brainerd News
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