Brainerd Area Toys for Kids Program Helping Kids Receive Xmas Gifts This Year

Donated toys were bagged up earlier this week to give to kids in need in the Brainerd Lakes Area for the Christmas holiday. Toys for Kids, run by the Marine Corps...

Palisade Woman Acquitted on Charge of Aiding, Abetting Line 3 Trespass

A Palisade, MN woman who was charged with aiding and abetting trespass on Line 3 construction property has been acquitted in Aitkin County Court. A press release from...

Aitkin Co. GOP Disavows Facebook Post for January 6th Candlelight Vigil

A local Republican group says it had nothing to do with a post on their Facebook page announcing a January 6th candlelight vigil for “patriot prisoners” who...

Paul Bunyan Playhouse in Bemidji Creates Virtual Concert Series

Paul Bunyan Playhouse has created a virtual concert series that’s being live streamed out of the Chief Theater in downtown Bemidji. The shows are free for anyone...

Buena Vista Ski Area in Bemidji Opts For Virtual Ski Swap

Buena Vista Ski Area’s annual ski swap and equipment sale event has been moved virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions. It will now be a Facebook Live event. If you...

In Business: Two Best Friends Start New Business in Bemidji

David Brittain and Ben Bush have been best friends since they were two, and now that they are adults, the two have started a new business venture together. Brittain &...

Brainerd Lakes Chamber Hosting Local Candidate Forums

The Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce is set to host their first of multiple candidate forums for the upcoming election. On Thursday, October 1st, candidates running for...

In Focus: United Way of Bemidji Area Hosts Virtual Concert

The United Way of Bemidji Area originally wanted to have an outdoor concert, but with COVID-19, the organization decided to switch gears and take the concert virtually....

Region 2 Arts Council to Showcase Area Artists Virtually

The Region 2 Arts Council will kick off their ReZume Arts live event on Facebook to showcase area artists starting Wednesday, August 26th. Beginning Wednesday, the...

“Safe Exchange Zone” Provides Safe Location for Child Custody and E-commerce Exchanges

The “Safe Exchange Zone” is a designated area in Brainerd in front of the Crow Wing County Judicial Center that provides a safe place where child custody and...

Lakes Area Music Festival Moves Performances Online This Year

The Annual Lakes Area Music Festival will be held virtually this year at no charge to the community. Music educational programs will also be provided to children. The...

Brainerd School Board Member Accused of Posting Racist Comments on Facebook

Brainerd School Board member Sue Kern is being accused of posting racist and Islamophobic information to a joint Facebook page that she shares with her husband. The...