Brainerd Yearbook Adviser Relieved From Duties

It’s almost time to gear up for the upcoming school year in Brainerd, but Brainerd High School art teacher Joe Wagner will be serving in one less role – he was...

American Red Cross Faces Blood Shortage

Since the 4th of July weekend, the American Red Cross is in an emergency appeal, meaning that they are asking anyone who is willing and able to give blood to head to the...

Wild Host First Annual Bass Fishing Tournament

It was a wild scene out on the lake this past weekend as the Minnesota Wild held its first annual Wild on the Water Bass Fishing Tournament at Izaty’s Resort on Mille...

Northwoods Adventure: The Legend Of Star Island

Located in the middle of Cass Lake is a place that is a weekend destination hot spot for some and a place to escape from the world for others. Star Island is one of the...

Bemidji Regional Airport Receives Grant For New Hangers, Development Area

The Bemidji Regional Airport has received a $800,000 grant to make infrastructure improvements. The money from the U.S. Economic Development Administration will help the...

Grand Rapids Police Investigating Damage To Jewelry Store Sign

The Grand Rapids Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a person seen damaging property at a jewelry store. A representative for the department says...

Morrison County Sheriff: Early Morning ATV Crash Involved Alcohol

A Randall man was injured when he lost control of the ATV he was driving early Sunday morning. Alcohol does appear to be a factor according to a preliminary investigation...

Essentia Health Designated As Primary Stroke Center

Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd has been designated as Primary Stroke Center by the Minnesota Department of Heath, according to a press...

Multiple Arrests, Charges Through Multi-Month Drug Investigation

Through a large-scale, multi-month narcotics investigation in Crow Wing County, 28 people have been charged in connection with the sale of illegal drugs. According to a...

BSU Alumna Receives Statewide Award For Nonprofit Work

A Bemidji State University alumna has been recognized for her work coordinating Bemidji’s Foster Grandparent Program and her involvement with numerous Bemidji-area...

Crosby Man Was Not Wearing Seat Belt Before Fatal Crash

A Crosby man has died after he was ejected from his vehicle shortly after noon on Monday. Mark Bergee, 62, was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident....

Former U.S. House Speaker Transferred Out Of Minnesota Prison

CHICAGO (AP) — Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert has been released from prison in Minnesota and transferred to a Chicago re-entry facility, according to Federal...