Brainerd International Raceway Is Going Full Speed Ahead In 2019

Shockwaves were sent through Brainerd’s racing community last November when Jed Copham, the co-owner of Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) died in a swimming accident...

InBusiness: StoneBridge Beef Is One Of The Largest Producers Of Grass-Fed Beef In Minnesota

In 2003, a physicist working in the Twin Cities decided to retire and move to rural Minnesota to start a beef farm. Now one of the largest single producers of grass-fed...

Brainerd Man Dies In New Mexico Avalanche

A Brainerd man has died from injuries suffered after being caught in an avalanche in New Mexico last Thursday. Family members say Corey Borg died on Saturday.  He was one...

Near-Record 168 Teachers Are Candidates For Minnesota Teacher Of The Year

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 18, 2019 – The 2019 Minnesota Teacher of the Year will be chosen from a field of 168 candidates. These candidates have accepted their nominations...

“Mad Hugger” Joe Plut Dies At 82

Joe Plut, known as the “Mad Hugger”, died Thursday, January 17 at the age of 82 in Crosby. Plut got the name “Mad Hugger” as he greeted every...

Stay Safe During Snowmobile Safety Awareness Week

With snow expected to hit the Brainerd Lakes Area later tonight, snowmobile riders are eager to get back on the trails. This week – Jan. 19-27 – is Snowmobile Safety...