PassportPosts by Nick Ursini
Construction on Pine River Rock Dam Project Underway
Construction on the Pine River Rock Dam has begun. It’s part of a project that will not only replace the aging dam, but also help improve the flow of two…
Read MoreMnDOT Announces Second Year of “Name a Snowplow” Contest
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is inviting the public to help name another round of eight snowplows, one for each MnDOT district in the state. MnDOT says it was a…
Read MoreMinnesota Reports First Case of Omicron COVID-19 Variant
The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed the states first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. According to MDH, the variant was found in a Minnesota resident who recently traveled to…
Read MoreVeteran Assistant Coaches Help 1st-Year Head Coach for Brainerd/Little Falls Girls Hockey
The Brainerd/Little Falls girls hockey team is led by new head coach Tate Rusk, but the other coaches on the bench are very familiar. Rusk’s first move as head coach…
Read MoreBrainerd City Council Asking For Public Input on Parking Recommendations Downtown
The Brainerd Parking Commission recommended eight possible ideas regarding parking in and around the downtown area. According to the release, the eight suggestions are as follows: Increase the rates for…
Read MoreCragun’s Expansion Project Continues During Winter Months
Since March, Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd has been renovating and expanding their golf course. Not only will there be more golf holes, but new housing is planned as well. “It…
Read MoreAttorney: Potter to Testify at Trial in Daunte Wright Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot Daunte Wright will testify at her trial, her attorney said Tuesday as jury selection began with potential panelists being questioned…
Read MoreMississippi Landing Trailhead Park Project Acquires Land from Brainerd School Board
The Brainerd School Board transferred over the deed to a small piece of land to the city. Earlier in the year, the city was awarded nearly $3 million from the…
Read MoreNew Variant Cause for Concern, Not Panic, Biden Tells US
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden called the new coronavirus variant omicron a cause for concern but “not a cause for panic” Monday and said he was not considering any…
Read MoreAitkin Fish House Parade Returns After Being Canceled in 2020
Black Friday in Aitkin meant it was time for the annual Aitkin Fish House Parade. Since 1991, downtown Aitkin has shut down the streets to host thousands of visitors and…
Read MoreUPDATE: Two Women Involved in Highway 210 Crash Near Brainerd Identified
UPDATE: According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 19-year-old Katrina Rose Lipp, the driver of the vehicle, and 21-year-old Tiffanie Amber Rivera, the passenger, were those who died in a two-vehicle…
Read MoreAitkin Fish House Parade to Return for 30th Year
Since 1991, the Aitkin Fish House Parade has been a staple event for the city. Last year, it was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, but this year it’s back. “It’s…
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