Posts by Chantelle Calhoun
Sourcewell to Begin Distributing PPE To Area Schools
Governor Walz assigned nine Minnesota Service Cooperatives to distribute cases of personal protective equipment to school districts across the state. One of those shipments of PPE was received today at…
Read MoreSuspect in Theft Leads Deputies On a Chase in Little Falls
A man was taken into custody after a theft complaint at a Little Falls Walmart store and a flight from deputies. According to a report from the Morrison County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreBemidji Area Schools Launches Community Survey to Assist with Upcoming School Year
Bemidji Area Schools has launched a second round of surveys to get feedback from families in the community as to what school will look like for students in the fall.…
Read MoreBrainerd Lakes Regional Airport Increases Health Safety Measures
The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) is focusing on creating a safer, cleaner environment for passengers who are preparing to take their next flight. The airport has implemented the “Delta…
Read MoreRegion 2 Arts Council to Showcase Area Artists Virtually
The Region 2 Arts Council will kick off their ReZume Arts live event on Facebook to showcase area artists starting Wednesday, August 26th. Beginning Wednesday, the bi-monthly event will continue…
Read MoreGoFundMe Campaign Set Up for Verndale Man Caught in Tractor Explosion
The Verndale community is rallying behind a farmer, Lyle Broughton, who was severely burned a few weeks ago after a tractor explosion. Nancy Lam, a friend of the family, created…
Read MoreIn Focus: Regional Cultural Center Presents “One Word” Exhibit
The Regional Cultural Center in New York Mills put out a call to area artists to participate in their most recent exhibit titled “One Word.” The timely display represents human…
Read MoreCuyuna Area Connections to Host Virtual Mental Health Presentation
Cuyuna Area Connections is partnering with Crow Wing County and Wellness in the Woods to provide a virtual mental health presentation to the elderly community and caregivers. The presentation will…
Read MoreMinnesota State Fair Offering Virtual At-Home Experience
Since the 2020 Minnesota State Fair was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers have opted for a virtual At-Home Edition. The At-Home Edition will appear on the fair’s website…
Read MoreWoman Drowns After Rescuing Children in Clearwater County
A woman has drowned after pulling a few younger children to safety on Clearwater Lake in northern Clearwater County. According to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday, August 17th…
Read MoreCoronavirus Relief Funding Available to Businesses and Nonprofits in Crow Wing County
The Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corporation (BLAEDC) is working with Crow Wing County to administrate business and nonprofit eligibility for federal grant funding. Non-profits and small businesses in Crow…
Read More“Safe Exchange Zone” Provides Safe Location for Child Custody and E-commerce Exchanges
The “Safe Exchange Zone” is a designated area in Brainerd in front of the Crow Wing County Judicial Center that provides a safe place where child custody and online purchase…
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