This three-day conference offers a valuable opportunity for professionals involved in sex crimes investigations to learn, collaborate, and connect with colleagues from across Minnesota.
Conference Agenda:
Wednesday, October 1
12:00pm – 12:15pm Conference Registration Check-In
12:15pm – 12:40pm Welcome and Opening Remarks
Introduction of Board Members and Officers
12:40pm – 1:30pm BCA – POR Unit Updates & Legislative Action
Lucas Munkelwitz, Assistant Special Agent in Charge – Predatory Crimes
1:30pm – 1:40pm Break
1:40pm – 3:10pm Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office
Ana Negrete, Community Planner – Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office
Taylor Wencel, Intelligence Specialist – Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office
3:10pm – 3:20pm Break
3:20pm – 5:00pm Case Presentation – State of MN v. Terrell Fields
Brennan Olson, Sartell PD/Central MN Human Trafficking Task Force
Victoria Willis-Gutnik, Assistant County Attorney – Stearns County Attorney’s Office
Evening Activities Awards Banquet Dinner, Hospitality
Thursday, October 2
9:00am – 10:00am Legal Update
Karen Kugler, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office
10:00am – 10:15am Break
10:15am – 11:45am Case Presentation – State of MN v. Sosa Saavedra
Jessica Hockley, Assistant Stearns County Attorney – Special Victims Unit
11:45am – 12:30pm Lunch
12:30pm – 2:30pm Forensic Interviewing – Prepare and Predict
Carly Bentley, Homeland Security Investigations – Forensic Interview Specialist
2:30pm – 2:45pm Break
2:45pm – 4:45pm Fifty Shades of Grace
Sonya Brunner – Survivor
Evening Activities BBQ Dinner
Friday, October 3
9:30am – 9:45am Announcements
MNSCIA President, Julie Kohl
9:45am – 11:45am Fifty Shades of Grace – Q & A
Sonya Brunner – Survivor
11:45am – 12:00pm Closing Remarks / Cash Drawing
2025 MNSCIA Fall Conference Agenda
POST Credits: Pending
CLE Credits: Pending
SW Credits: Pending
Celebrating Excellence:
MNSCIA will also proudly recognize outstanding contributions in the field by presenting the 2025 Investigator of the Year, Department of the Year, Civilian Partner of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Award. These honors highlight the dedication, leadership, and impact of those who exemplify excellence in the investigation and support of sex crime cases.
Conference fee DOES NOT include lodging, which must be booked separately through Grandview Lodge. Conference fee will include snacks/beverages during sessions, dinner (10/1 & 10/2), lunch (10/2), continuing education credits, and an annual MNSCIA membership for 2025-2026.
Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN
Grand View Lodge Lodging at a reduced conference rate can be booked below:
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