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Journalist, BBQ lover and beer drinker. Public Safety for @brd_dispatch

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Tim Speier’s Journalist Portfolio

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ARTICLE - The only currency that matters: A story of modern-day hobos

ARTICLE - The only currency that matters: A story of modern-day hobos

WILLMAR - Make no doubt about it, riding the rails is as illegal and dangerous now as it was back at the turn…

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ARTICLE - After injury, former police officer finds new life as hypnotist Freddie Justice

ARTICLE - After injury, former police officer finds new life as hypnotist Freddie Justice

Dustin Reichert has gone by the stage name of Freddie Justice for about 12 years, saying that in the entertai…

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ARTICLE/PHOTOS - Outside of the ordinary, Kandiyohi County Fair gets ready for opening day

ARTICLE/PHOTOS - Outside of the ordinary, Kandiyohi County Fair gets ready for opening day

When bringing in their animals to the Kandiyohi County Fair, one of the first stops is to talk with the anima…

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VIDEO - Nine Days

VIDEO - Nine Days

Tragedy struck the Twin Cities on April 11th, when Kim Potter - a former police officer in a Minneapolis subu…

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ARTICLE - Minnesota governor visits site of Clinton grain elevator fire

ARTICLE - Minnesota governor visits site of Clinton grain elevator fire

CLINTON, Minn. - After a fire July 25 in Clinton, Minnesota, destroyed the town's only grain elevator and mai…

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ARTICLE - A fishermans's tale

ARTICLE - A fishermans's tale

Walking a few hundred yards down from his rural Avon home Jan. 13, Mark Kociemba swings the door open on his …

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2 sentenced for receiving delivery of 10 pounds of meth

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By Tim Speier Verified
| Brainerd Dispatch Verified
BRAINERD — Two men were sentenced recently in Crow Wing County District Court on criminal charges related to the delivery of 10 pounds of methamphetamine to them through the mail to a Brainerd residence. Jacob William Vandenberg, 37, of Brainerd, entered a plea agreement April 16 to felony first degree sale of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
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Aitkin man sentenced to probation for solicitation of a child

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By Tim Speier Verified
| Brainerd Dispatch Verified
AITKIN — A 43-year-old Aitkin man was sentenced after a 2024 search warrant in Aitkin County led to charges in connection with a child exploitation investigation. Jason Robert Groen entered into a plea agreement in November 2025 to three felony counts of engaging in the solicitation of a child to engage in sexual conduct.
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When life gives you lemons -- sell lemonade

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By Tim Speier Verified
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Tim Speier joined the Brainerd Dispatch in October 2021, covering Public Safety. He can be reached via email at tim.speier@brainerddispatch.com or calling 218-855-5859. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. When life gives you lemons -- sell lemonade Entrepreneurial brother and sister sell lemonade during recent streak of hot weather. We see that you have javascript disabled.
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Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest

2021 - Local Breaking News Coverage

First Place; Local Breaking News Coverage; Tony Langfellow & Tim Speier; University Chronicle; St. Cloud State University

Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest

2021 - Business Story

Second Place; Business Story; Anna Panek & Tim Speier; University Chronicle; St. Cloud State University

Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest

2021 - Sports Feature

Third Place; Sports Feature; Tim Speier; University Chronicle; St. Cloud State University