Posts by Chantelle Calhoun
Governor Walz Announces Partnership to Help Support Technology Needs For Minnesota Students
Governor Tim Walz announced a public-private partnership with philanthropic and business leaders that will help to support Minnesota students by providing technology devices and internet access. ConnectedMN’s goal is to…
Read MoreNisswa Restaurants Working at 50 Percent Occupancy
After Gov. Walz announced Phase 3 of the Stay Safe Minnesota plan, occupancy restrictions have caused Nisswa restaurants to enforce strict guidelines to keep business going. As Nisswa begins its…
Read MoreCrow Wing County Land Sale Auction to Be Held in July
Crow Wing County will hold a public land sale auction outside of the Land Services Building in Brainerd in July. On July 24th at 10:00 a.m., over 400 properties of…
Read MoreAlex & Brandon Child Safety Center Holds Garden Dedication to Bring Awareness
Volunteers at the Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center in Brainerd held a garden dedication this week to remind the community of their continued efforts to provide services to children.…
Read MoreSourcewell Named One of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota
For the third time since 2016, Sourcewell has been named one of the top 150 Workplaces to work at in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. According to the Star Tribune,…
Read MoreHeadwaters Music & Arts Still Offering Summer Camps Despite COVID-19
As many summer camps remain closed due to COVID-19 concerns, Headwaters Music & Arts have continued to offer their summer music camp programs in Bemidji by limiting the number of…
Read MoreCuyuna Lakes Chamber Announces Power Boat Races Will Be Rescheduled For Next Year
The Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce announced that the annual Power Boat Races will be rescheduled for 2021. The Power Boat Races were originally scheduled for July 25-26th on Serpent…
Read MoreSmall Businesses in MN Can Now Apply For COVID-19 Relief Grants
Small businesses can now apply for a relief grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Governor Walz approved the Minnesota Small Business Relief Grants Program, which will…
Read MoreSecond Harvest North Central Food Bank Holding Annual Food Shelf Challenge
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank in Grand Rapids and Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless have announced their 10th annual Food Shelf Challenge Grant. During the month…
Read MoreATV Crash Results in Fatality in Longville
A 57-year-old man was pronounced deceased after lifesaving efforts were performed at a residence in Longville. The man was involved in an ATV crash on Sunday. According to a report…
Read MoreIn Business: The Chocolate Ox Dishes Out Desserts in Nisswa
The Chocolate Ox in Nisswa is a family-run candy store that is known for their truffle chocolates and premium ice cream. Upon entry, The Chocolate Ox is like a sweet…
Read MoreDestination Downtown Still Offering Retail Boxes Despite Re-openings
The Destination Downtown Business Coalition is still working with downtown businesses in Brainerd to provide “Here For Good” retail boxes. The curated retail boxes were created and sold at the…
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