Posts by Hanky Hazelton
DNR Gives Tips to Homeowners on Storm-Damaged Trees
This Memorial day left many without power, heat, and with an unfortunate amount of snapped trees damaging their property in some way or other. If you or someone you know…
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Cadets Gain Experience in Animal Control in Brainerd
20 Central Lakes College criminal justice students and five high school students with the Staples-Motley FFA got hands-on experience in animal control Thursday at Cass County Farm Bureau’s 2nd annual…
Read MoreNext Lakewood Health System President Ready to Build on Experience
Lakewood Health System in Staples is undergoing leadership changes as Tim Rice, the current president and CEO, is retiring after 42 years of service. Lisa Bjerga is making a big…
Read MoreBrainerd Public Library Inviting Public to Monthly Book Club Meetings
The Brainerd Public Library is inviting the public to attend their monthly Book Club meetings, held every second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM for one hour. The book…
Read MoreThousands Without Power in Crow Wing County After Damaging Storm
After a sunny Sunday afternoon lull, strong storms were again toppling trees with heavy rain and strong winds. Early Monday morning storms cut off electricity to thousands in central Minnesota.…
Read MoreStorm Clean-Up and Impact Assessment in Douglas County Underway
Cleanup in the city of Forada, Hudson Township, and many other areas of Douglas County is continuing after the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado May 30th. They have not…
Read MoreBrainerd Commemorates Those Who Gave All on Memorial Day
With some unexpected rain, the Brainerd Memorial Day committee was pleased to bring Memorial Day events back to pre-COVID status. Since 1868, Memorial Day has been observed in the United…
Read MoreGallery North in Bemidji Announces June Creative Café Event
The public is invited to attend Gallery North’s Creative Café event in Bemidji on June 21. Attendees will get to meet artist DeeDee Narum and learn how to make a…
Read MoreIn Focus: Cherrywood Quilt Challenge Focuses on Princess Diana
Every year, Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics in Baxter challenges artists to create unique pieces of art with only a needle and thread and their creative minds. This year, artists are…
Read MoreMississippi River Brainerd Selected for ‘One Watershed, One Plan’ Program
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) has selected the Mississippi River Brainerd for the One Watershed, One Plan program, which lets counties transition from county-based water management…
Read MoreCrow Wing County Completes Tree Planting Program for 2022
Crow Wing County Land Services has completed its annual tree planting program for 2022. Pine seedlings were planted on 60 acres located in Wolford and Fairfield townships. Since 1983, approximately…
Read MoreCrow Wing County Opens AIS Decontamination Stations
Aquatic invasive species decontamination stations will open for the season in Crow Wing County starting Friday, May 27th. The county has a permanent decontamination until located at the Crosslake Joint…
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