In Business: Common Goods Thrift Store Moves into New Baxter Location

Common Goods in Baxter has been in business for 14 years. The thrift store has moved into a new location, one-and-a-half miles north on Highway 371 from its former...

Two BLA Non-Profits Are Now Able to Generate Revenue by Recycling Textiles

A couple of weeks before the new year Bridges of Hope and Salem West purchased equipment through a grant to begin their joint textile recycling project. Through the...

Bridges of Hope Works with Sponsors to Help Give Thanksgiving Meals to Families

Based in Brainerd, Bridges of Hope is an organization that aims to help people in need who are facing challenges financially. Around Thanksgiving, the organization helps...

Bridges of Hope Receives $10,000 Grant for New Textile Recycling Project

The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation (BLACF) recently surprised Bridges of Hope with a check for $10,000 to support their new textile recycling project. Textile...

Common Goods Stores Hold Christmas Showcases in Brainerd Lakes Area

Christmas is less than 40 days away, and Common Goods stores in Baxter, Crosslake, and Crosby held their annual Christmas showcases. Customers were encouraged to buy...

Bridges of Hope Holding “Sleep Out” Fundraiser to Support Homeless Shelter

Thanks to many generous donors and grant funders, a local non-profit is holding its second annual fundraiser to end homelessness within the Brainerd Lakes Area. Bridges...

In Focus: Common Goods in Crosslake Kicks Off Christmas Boutique

Snow is in the air, and with it comes the whispers of the holiday season. While some people wait until after Thanksgiving to truly dive into the spirit, others celebrate...

Bridges of Hope Names Jana Shogren as Executive Director

Bridges of Hope in Brainerd has named Jana Shogen as their new executive director starting this August. Shogren previously served as the executive director of the group...

Operation Sandwich Delivers Weekly Meals Amid COVID-19

Bridges of Hope is offering its Operation Sandwich Program in Brainerd this summer by providing free meals to children and families in need. Volunteers are distributing a...

Brainerd Rotary Foundation Makes Local Grants to Area Nonprofits

The Rotary Foundation of the Brainerd Noon Rotary Club has made donations and grants totaling $10,000 to local nonprofits in the area. The funds were dedicated to local...

Brainerd Rotary Foundation Announces Grants

The Brainerd Rotary Foundation has awarded grants of $1,000 to Port Group Homes, Bridges of Hope/Operation Sandwich, the YMCA, and the Salvation Army. This money will be...