Posts by Nick Ursini
4 Students Hurt in Northwestern Minnesota School Bus Crash
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Four children were taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening Thursday after the school bus they were riding in crashed with a pickup…
Read MoreCandlelight Vigil Held in Brainerd to Recognize Victims of Domestic Violence
On Tuesday, the Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center held a candlelight vigil for victims of domestic violence in Brainerd at Kiwanis Park. “It was just an intimate, great, quiet evening,” said Mid-Minnesota…
Read MoreMinnesota DNR Announces Funding Proposal to Address 2021 Drought Impact
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced a $13.3 million funding proposal in response to the summer’s drought impacts on two natural resources, water and trees. According to the release,…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: New Section of Gull Lake Trail Open
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today in Fairview Township to open the newest section of the Gull Lake Trail. The latest addition to the Gull Lake Trail master plan has…
Read MoreNext on FDA’s Agenda: Booster Shots of Moderna, J&J Vaccines
WASHINGTON (AP) — With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson…
Read MoreRon Stolski Retirement Celebration Held at Brainerd’s Northern Pacific Center
From former players and coaches to childhood friends and members of the community, many turned out to celebrate retired Brainerd football coach Ron Stolski on Saturday at the Northern Pacific…
Read More29-Year-Old Man Faces Murder Charge for Shooting Death of Woman at Cozy Bay Resort
29-year old Cameron Jay Moser was charged on Monday in Crow Wing County District Court with felony second-degree murder with intent but not premeditation in connection with the shooting death…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Testing Options for Travelers Visiting the Northwest Angle
With fall fishing and hunting heating up, there are a couple of testing options to make it easier for anglers and hunters when crossing the border to visit the Northwest…
Read MoreWadena Man Arrested After Crash of Vehicle Reported Stolen
A 29-year old man was arrested early Monday evening after crashing his vehicle in Wadena Asphalt, north of Wadena. According to the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office, the call came in…
Read MoreBrainerd-Based Lawyer Helps Lead Case in Favor of Public Water Protection
On Monday, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy’s argument that Limbo Creek in Renville County should be treated as a public…
Read MoreMinneapolis Cop Who Killed 911 Caller to Be Resentenced Oct. 21
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot a woman who called 911 to report a possible rape behind her home will be resentenced later this month…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: Brainerd Family YMCA Announces Capital Campaign
On top of celebrating 135 years in the Brainerd Lakes Area, CEO Shane Riffle announced future projects during their “Back to the Future” event on Saturday, October 2 at Camp…
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