Posts by Chaz Mootz
Brainerd Community Theatre Celebrates 50 Years With “The Sunshine Boys”
While summer is a time to be outdoors for most, there is actually one event that’s worth your time and a lot of fun inside. Brainerd Community Theatre is celebrating…
Read MoreLongbranch Bar & Grill Still Open During Highway 210 Construction
Highway 210 going from Brainerd to Ironton will officially be closed off due to construction starting July 8. However, the new owners of Longbranch Bar & Grill, Matt and Lindsay…
Read MoreFormer Duke Star, T-Wolves Basketball Player Christian Laettner Holds B-Ball Camp In Pillager
Christian Laettner has plenty of accomplishments to his name: a two-time NCAA national champion, an NBA all-star, a member of the United States men’s Olympic basketball “Dream Team”, and the…
Read MoreEngelking Appointed District Court Judge In The Seventh Judicial District
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan filled the open spot in the seventh judicial district vacancy today. Matthew Engelking was appointed District Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial…
Read MoreMinnesota National Guard Takes Part In Stand-Down To Sexual Abuse Event
The Minnesota National Guard participated in a stand-down to sexual abuse event today at Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Major General Jon Jensen along with other leaders talked about ways…
Read MoreOwner Of Petting Zoo Charged With Animal Cruelty
Visitors to the Wadena County Fair may notice something missing this year after a petting zoo owner was arrested for domestic assault at the fairgrounds and was later charged with…
Read MorePlay For Patrick Foundation Provides Free Cardiac Screenings
The Play for Patrick Foundation joined with the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center to provide local student-athletes aged 14 to 18 with free cardiac screenings. Play for Patrick is a foundation…
Read MoreGovernor Walz On Track For Speedy Recovery From Knee Surgery
Governor Tim Walz is expected to make a full recovery after surgery on his left knee to fix a medial meniscus tear – an injury common for runners. Governor Walz…
Read MoreSpeed-Related Fatalities In Minnesota Climb Above 100 In 2018
Preliminary reports show that 113 motorists died on Minnesota roads in 2018, the highest amount of fatalities in a decade. As a result, the Minnesota State Patrol has taken action…
Read MoreCass County/Northern Lights Casino Holds “Water Connects Us All” Conference
Cass County and Northern Lights Casino hosted the “Water Connects Us All” conference that combined for the first time ever the annual meetings of both the Minnesota Lakes and Rivers…
Read MoreBovey Man Charged With Multiple Felonies
A Bovey man has been charged for multiple crimes including theft of a firearm. District Court Judge Heidi Chandler ordered that Michael Raimondi be held without bail on his probationary…
Read MoreI-35W Bridge Collapse Survivor Speaks At Brainerd Public Library
Kimberly Brown is a survivor of the I-35 W bridge collapse disaster that took place in August of 2007. Flash forward nearly 12 years later, and she has now written…
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