Posts by Miles Walker
Central Lakes College Shows Support for National Guard and Reserve
Central Lakes College showed its support for the military last week, where they signed a Statement of Support through the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, or ESGR. The…
Read MoreCrow Wing County Gets Go-Ahead for Crosslake Roundabout Project
A construction project is on the horizon in Crosslake. The Crosslake City Council gave Crow Wing County municipal consent to build a roundabout at County Roads 66 and 3 and…
Read MoreCamp Confidence Holds Job Fair for Disabled Individuals
Judaism Headlines Central Lakes College Cultural Thursday Event
Judaism was the topic of discussion during last week’s Cultural Thursday event at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Sami Rahamim, the director of Communications and Community Affairs for the Jewish…
Read MoreBrainerd Boys’ Tennis Under New Management with Homegrown Head Coach
Brainerd boys’ tennis is under management this season. Following Head Coach and Brainerd Warrior Hall of Famer Ellen Fussy’s retirement at the end of last year, the school opted for…
Read MoreNorthwoods Experience: Pickleball Tournament Brings Crosslake Community Together
Last weekend, the Crosslake Pickleball Association held its third annual April Foolish Day Charity Pickleball Tournament at the Crosslake Community Center. Sponsored through the Crosslake Ideal Lions Club, 12 teams…
Read MoreBrainerd’s Joey Halvorson Recognized by Community with 2 Awards
The Brainerd community showed out last Friday for Joey Halvorson. The 1961 BHS graduate received both her 2023 Brainerd Citizen of the Year award, as well as a 2024 Brainerd…
Read MoreForestview Middle School’s Jeanne Kilian Named 2024 Brainerd Teacher of the Year
Emotions were flowing in a Forestview Middle School classroom this past Thursday, as Brainerd Public Schools awarded 2024 Brainerd Teacher of the Year honors to special education teacher Jeanne Kilian.…
Read MorePequot Lakes’ Darci Martini Becomes Latest in Family to Make Noise on the Hardwood
There’s a saying that good genes run in the family, and that’s definitely the case for the Martinis of Pequot Lakes. Darci, the youngest member of the Martini clan, is…
Read MoreIn Focus: Crow Wing County Historical Society Celebrating 97th Anniversary
The Crow Wing County Historical Society Museum and Library is weeks away from celebrating its 97th anniversary. Originally the Crow Wing County Jail from 1917 until the late ’60s, the…
Read MoreBrainerd Superintendent Heidi Hahn Resigning at End of School Year
Brainerd Public Schools will have to find a new superintendent soon, as Heidi Hahn announced she will be resigning from the position at the end of the school year. Hahn…
Read MoreCrow Wing County Receives $30K Grant from BSWR Clean Water Fund
Crow Wing County recently received a $30,000 grant from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. The grant is a product of the BSWR’s Clean Water Fund program, which…
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