Posts by Chantelle Calhoun
In Focus: Brainerd Community Theatre Puts on Virtual Play
Brainerd Community Theatre and the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Program recently held a virtual performance of the one-act play “A Long Trip” by Dan McGeehan. The performance was held…
Read MoreNorthwest Minnesota Foundation Is Hosting A Virtual Fundraiser
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is holding a virtual fundraiser, and anyone who makes a donation will have a chance to win prizes through Facebook. The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is providing…
Read MoreBrainerd Child Sustains Serious Injuries From Tractor Accident
A 7-year-old boy involved in a tractor accident sustained serious injuries after he was knocked off the tractor and hit his head on the ground just one mile south of…
Read MoreSazama Family Chiropractic and Wellness Opening New Location in Pequot Lakes
As businesses continue to return back to normal, the owners at Sazama Family Chiropractic and Wellness in Baxter announced this week that they will be opening up another location in…
Read MoreBrainerd Area Sertoma Club Announces This Year’s Service To Mankind Award Recipient
The Brainerd Area Sertoma Club held their weekly meeting today to present their annual Service To Mankind Award. The award represents a leader in the community that goes above and…
Read MorePillager School District Breaks Ground on New Auditorium
Pillager Public Schools is partnering with CTC to build a new auditorium that will provide opportunities to students and the public. A groundbreaking ceremony was held this week to initiate…
Read MoreFall Semester to Begin on Schedule at CLC Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
The fall semester will begin as scheduled on August 24th at Central Lakes College to welcome students back. Students will have access to a wide range of courses and programs…
Read MoreBrainerd Fire Department Puts New Ladder Truck Into Service
The Brainerd Fire Department recently replaced two of their older ladder trucks and purchased a new truck that they’ve named Tower 20. Last week, the fire department put Tower 20…
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross Testing Donations For COVID-19 Antibodies
Starting Monday, June 15th, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The antibody test used by the Red Cross is authorized by…
Read MoreItasca County Holds Virtual Meeting to Discuss Summer Activities For Children
Itasca County Health and Human Services held a Zoom meeting this week to discuss local COVID-19 updates and activities for children as the summer months approach. The county reported that…
Read MoreDrivers, Passengers Injured in Two-Vehicle Accident Near Bemidji
A two-vehicle crash happened near the intersection of U.S. Hwy 2 just a mile and a half west of Bemidji last week. A driver traveling eastbound crossed a median and…
Read MoreSome Restaurants Not Currently Offering Indoor Dining
As restaurants begin to reopen dine-in services across the state, some restaurants owners in Brainerd are sticking to curbside pickup and delivery as they continue to wait for more restrictions…
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