About Us

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BLADE was developed to establish greater unity between law enforcement,  courts, schools, substance use treatment centers, and other community  resources. Our purpose has been to engage, advocate, inform, and bring awareness of substance use issues throughout Crow Wing County.  Through education, prevention, enforcement, and treatment, we work  together to build a healthy, safe, and drug-free community.

BLADE has two goals: reducing youth substance use and increasing community collaboration in Crow Wing County. We are a collaborative of members representing schools, youth-serving organizations, parents, youth, law enforcement, religious and fraternal organizations, businesses, the recovery community, and media all working together to achieve these goals.

Parent: Candy Hanson Kylochko  

Youth: Dylan Greeninger 

Business: Sera Aker, Nystrom & Associates

Media: Mat Erickson, Brainerd Dispatch

School: Amy Jordan, ISD 181  

Youth-Serving Organization: Tracee Anderson, Know The Truth (KTT) 

Religious/Frateneral Organization: Ann Hunnicut, Bridges of Hope 

Law Enforcement: Adam Kronstedt, Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office 

Healthcare Professional: Jessica Schwartz, Essentia Health 

State/Local/Tribal Government:

         Nathan Bertram, Crow Wing County Community Services

Other Organization Involved in Reducing Substance Use:

          Jode Freyholtz London, Wellness in the Woods