Bear poaching triggers two-year probe; $10,000 in fines, restitution By Vivian LaMoore Mille Lacs Messenger Aitkin, Minn. — In October 2013, Shawn O’Connor, of McGrath, was bragging about the possible state record bear he shot Sept. 7 that year. He then was featured in the Oct. 2 edition of the Messenger with a photo of […]
