Milan man sentenced for firearm offense

Gerson Gonzalez, 20, of Milan, was sentenced in Lac qui Parle County District Court after being convicted of felony firearm possession. The conviction follows an incident where a rifle was discovered hidden under clothes near the Bellingham Dam, with the offense dating back to May 10, 2025. He was sentenced on August 19, 2026, receiving a five-year prison term for the charge. It is always a somber reminder of the importance of public safety when we see these types of reports coming out of our local courts. While it is never easy to hear about these things happening right in our own backyard, it is the job of our justice system to handle such matters, and the records confirm the court has reached a final decision in this case. Here's where to see it for yourself: check local news archives for more details on the court's ruling.