Archive for Aug. 13 2018
MN Governor Candidates Hit The Road Before August Primary
Candidates running for Minnesota governor hit the road the last few days on the homestretch to the primary. All five candidates running to replace outgoing Democratic Governor Mark Dayton fanned…
Read MoreBemidji Volleyball Begins First Season Under Alicia Kriens
The Bemidji Lumberjacks finished last year 14-14 and are led by Alicia Kriens in her first year as head coach. You can expect a smooth transition as Kriens was an…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: Honoring Ralph Gracie’s Legacy
It was a scene straight from Memorial Day, but this scene played out on August 12th, the day that marks the end of a life but honors an ongoing legacy.…
Read MoreLt. Governor Candidate Donna Bergstrom Makes Stop In Brainerd
Donna Bergstrom, who is running alongside Jeff Johnson for the position of Lieutenant Governor, visited Brainerd today in preparation for the Minnesota primary tomorrow. Jeff Johnson is the Republican-endorsed gubernatorial…
Read MoreNorthwoods Art & Book Festival Brings In Authors and Artists Of All Kinds
The 23rd annual Northwoods Art and Book Festival saw its biggest turnout yet with more artists and authors in attendance than ever before. “The Northwoods Art Council is a small…
Read MoreBrainerd Salvation Army Supplies Free Backpacks To Students
As summer comes to an end, school is just around the corner. The Salvation Army in Brainerd is helping ease the cost of school supplies for families with their annual…
Read MoreBabysitter Sentenced to 18 Months for Breaking Infant’s Legs
A Bemidji woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for breaking the legs of an infant while she was babysitting the girl. Bridget Renae Stately, 42, told investigators…
Read MoreRipe Wild Rice Harvesting Season Opens In Late August
Wild rice harvesting season occurs annually between Aug. 15 and Sept. 30 and wildlife managers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources say it’s shaping up to be a challenging…
Read MoreLevel 3 Predatory Offender Moves To Other Area Of Brainerd
A level 3 predatory offender has relocated to another area in the Brained City Limits, according to the Brainerd Police Department. Terrance Lee Lindmark, 57, moved to the area of…
Read MoreEllison Denies Abuse Allegations Days Before the Primary
Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison on Sunday denied an allegation from an ex-girlfriend that he had once dragged her off a bed while screaming obscenities at her — an allegation that…
Read MoreDNR Invites Public To Deer Open Houses
Anyone interested in deer can talk with area wildlife managers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at meetings scheduled across the state. The meetings are meant to encourage discussions…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: Moonlite Bay Hosts Eighth Annual Cardboard Boat Races
Paddle fast and hope your boat doesn’t sink – that was the strategy at Moonlite Bay’s eighth annual Cardboard Boat Races. It’s easy to build a boat and fun for…
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