Message from mom: I appreciate everyone that has prayed or donated to us. My daughter is still unwilling to speak out about her abuser to her counselor. Her world is upside down and she is afraid that anything she says will cause more trouble. She needs to speak, but how does she find the strength and conviction? Only God has the ability to help her. All I can do is be there for her to lean on and talk too, along with her baby sister. We have a long road but find hope in the selfless acts of others.

I wish I could tell you who we are, but we are all afraid. Everything I wanted for my family has been uprooted and I find myself looking for some way to salvage life for all of us.

Current news for Grand Rapids...

 

Grand Rapids Police and County Attorney refuse to investigate rape allegations.  They are sitting on their hands while the perpetrator remains free to re-offend.  Story coming...

Minnesota Child Protection System Exposes Kids to More Abuse & Neglect - There is currently a case in Itasca Court that threatens the well-being of two children.
 

1/16/24:  Isaac, Marilyn K, 72, passed
1/16/24:  Hanson, Carl Alvin, 91, passed
1/14/24: Nix, Yvonne L, 79, formerly of Grand Rapids/Deer River area
1/12/24:  Erickson, Roger James "Bubs", 88
1/10/24:  Agan, James P, 63
1/8/24:  Dorman, Marjorie M, 82, Blackberry
12/30/23:  Foster, Vicky Irene,  69

Grand  Rapids was founded as a logging town along the Mississippi River and was the northernmost stop for Steamboat Travel.  Today, logging still remains prominent even as the economy has greatly diversified.

Wanted:  All information on the Itasca County Attorney's office and the City of Grand Rapids Police Department. It has been brought to my attention and confirmed that they have not investigated some criminal cases, but rather let them lay.  These are serious allegations and leads one to wonder if the cases aren't limited.  Anyone who feels the Itasca Court, Attorney's Office, or Grand Rapids Police Department have failed to investigate and/or prosecute crimes, should email me at marvin.pirila@gmail.com.  All information will remain confidential.

 

12/22/22:  Minnesota attorney sent to prison, faces disbarment for sexually assaulting clients

 

3/8/22:  Lawsuit: Minnesota woman died after jail staff ignored pleas for medical help

 

7/9/18:  Turmoil in Minnesota sheriff's office as former deputy alleges wrongful firing

 

3/20/13:  Former deputy pleads guilty to charge
 

3/29/09:  Itasca County deputy charged with criminal sexual conduct