Archive for Nov. 22 2017
Veterans Set To Serve Thanksgiving Meal In Brainerd
Turkeys are in the fridge, pies are set out, and it’s time for some Thanksgiving eatin’ at the Brainerd American Legion. Tomorrow, the Legion, VFW, Eagles, and Elks will be…
Read MoreBrainerd Community Saves Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen
Nearly one month ago, the Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen was in major financial trouble and needed to raise $20,000 by Thanksgiving. Now, just one day away from their deadline, the…
Read MoreMinnesota Lawmakers Fight Against School Lunch Shaming
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota lawmaker says she’s exploring ways to force school districts to back off hard-line tactics for students with school lunch debt. Rep. Sarah Anderson,…
Read More100K Minnesotans Sign Up For Health Insurance So Far
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Officials say more than 100,000 Minnesotans who buy health insurance on their own have signed up through the state’s insurance exchange so far. Open enrollment…
Read MoreSertoma Winter Wonderland Kicks Off Tomorrow
The Northland Arboretum in Brainerd will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland this holiday season. Starting on Thanksgiving Day, you can take part in the drive through lights show. In…
Read MoreHighest Number Of Cooking Fires On Thanksgiving Day
While cooking a Thanksgiving feast in the kitchen can be fun, it can also turn dangerous quickly. The National Fire Protection reports nearly four times as many home cooking fires…
Read MoreRep. Tony Cornish & Sen. Dan Schoen Plan To Resign Amid Misconduct Allegations
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Two Minnesota state lawmakers hit by sexual misconduct allegations announced they would resign, less than two weeks after they were accused of misdeeds that ranged…
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