Brainerd Lakes Area Mourning Loss of Irma Cragun

The Brainerd Lakes Area is mourning the loss of Irma Cragun, co-owner of Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake, who passed away on Monday. Her impact in the community...

Walker Community Mourns Death of Corrine Erickson, Beloved Mother and Wife

The communities of Walker, Longville, and Remer are mourning the loss of a beloved mother and wife, Corrine Elizabeth Erickson, who passed away at age 32 Saturday,...

Brainerd Jaycees to Hold Virtual Ice Fishing Tournament

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, last year’s Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza went virtual. Because of its success, the Brainerd Jaycees have announced a new...

Orton’s Gas Station in Walker Completes Its Remodel

The Orton’s gas station in Walker has a brand-new layout and design. This has been the first week since the reintroduction of the gas station and once inside,...

In Focus: CLC Opens “The Nest”, A Multicultural Room for Students

A new multicultural center opened this past Wednesday at Central Lakes College in Brainerd called The Nest. The room is designed for marginalized students and contains a...

Crow Wing County Details Upcoming Highway Maintenance Activities

Crow Wing County has released an update on upcoming highway maintenance activities for next week. On Monday, January 17th, all County Offices will be closed in observance...

32 New COVID-19 Deaths, 11,560 New Cases Reported Friday in MN

The state today reported 32 new COVID-19 related deaths along with 11,560 new coronavirus cases. There were six deaths in the Lakeland viewing area: One person from...

Needle-Felted Painting Workshop to be Held at Crossing Arts Alliance in Brainerd

The Crossing Arts Alliance in Brainerd is hosting a needle-felted painting workshop on Saturday, January 29th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Needle felting is the art and...

Serious Concerns in Itasca County Due to COVID-19 Spiking Again

Even with more vaccinations and treatments in the area, health officials in Itasca County are concerned with the recent increase in COVID-19 cases. According to a recent...

6-Year-Old Struck, Killed on Highway in Mille Lacs County

ONAMIA, Minn. (AP) — The State Patrol says an individual struck and killed on an east-central Minnesota highway was a 6-year-old girl. The patrol said the child was in...

BSU Men’s Hockey’s Owen Sillinger Nominated for Hobey Baker Award

Originally aired January 13, 2022 on Lakeland News