Elbow Lake Man Charged with Child Abuse

A 37-year-old man from Elbow Lake is facing four felony charges after allegedly sexually abusing a minor for over five years, starting when she was just ten. The abuse occurred across Minnesota in homes and cars, with investigators saying Wilson groomed her, restricted her food and mental health care, and used gifts and trips to control her. The victim disclosed the abuse in a Walmart parking lot in 2026, showing severe distress. She reportedly suffered self-harm and attempted suicide. Wilson now faces up to 30 years per count for first-degree charges and up to 25 years for second-degree, with court proceedings ongoing in Grant County. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d74674bc81397e01