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Minnesota man arrested in WI for ‘numerous’ criminal sexual conduct charges against a child
By Ryan Pattee at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin on allegations of multiple criminal sexual conduct charges against a child.
Nathan Brase, 33, of Minnesota, was arrested in Medford, Wisconsin, on Thursday after an arrest warrant was issued. According to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, the warrant...
Key takeaway Nathan Brase, 33, of Minnesota, was arrested in Medford, Wisconsin, on Thursday after an arrest warrant was issued.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The arrest of Nathan Brase in Wisconsin on allegations of criminal sexual conduct charges against a child has significant implications for the Minneapolis community. As a resident of Minnesota, Brase's actions, if proven, would have a profound impact on the local efforts to protect children from online exploitation. The involvement of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in the investigation highlights the growing concern of online child safety in the Twin Cities area. The fact that Brase was arrested in Wisconsin, but is a Minnesota resident, also raises questions about the need for increased cooperation between law enforcement agencies across state lines to combat child exploitation. As Brase awaits extradition, the community will be watching to see how the case unfolds and what measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The case also underscores the importance of local law enforcement's participation in task forces that focus on internet crimes against children.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin on allegations of multiple criminal sexual conduct charges against a child.
Nathan Brase, 33, of Minnesota, was arrested in Medford, Wisconsin, on Thursday after an arrest warrant was issued. According to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, the warrant...
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