Posts by Nick Ursini
UPDATE: Nine-Year-Old Boy Who Died in ATV Accident Near Hillman Identified
UPDATE: The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office says the nine-year old boy who died was Gage Beumer of Hillman. Neither the driver or passenger were wearing seat belts, according to the…
Read More10-Year-Old Struck by Semi in Downtown Crookston
A 10-year-old girl from Crookston was struck by a semi early Monday evening in downtown Crookston. According to the Crookston Police Department, the call came in at 5:30 PM on…
Read MoreBrainerd High School Kicks Off Homecoming Week
It’s a different, yet familiar week at Brainerd High School as this time of the year marks Homecoming. “A year ago, we faced a homecoming that had to pretty much…
Read MoreSingle-Vehicle Crash with Injuries Reported Near St. Mathias Township
A passenger was transported by air ambulance for their injuries following a car crash yesterday in Crow Wing County. The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office received the call at 8:08…
Read MoreCarl “Fert” Faust Named 2021 Brainerd Citizen of the Year
It was supposed to be a normal day of work for Carl Faust, showing up at “Visit Brainerd” to prepare for the downtown Brainerd history walk. Then, family and friends…
Read MoreEnbridge Says Line 3 Replacement Complete, Opens Friday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Enbridge announced Wednesday that the upgrade and expansion of its Line 3 pipeline across Minnesota is complete and will become operational on Friday. The Canadian-based company’s President…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: Brainerd Flapjack Festival Wraps Up Sesquicentennial Week
Brainerd Mayor Dave Badeaux wanted to end the week-long celebration of Brainerd’s 150 years not necessary in style, but with some fun. “It’s been a fantastic week,” said Badeaux. “Ending…
Read MoreFirefighters Respond to Structure Fire Monday Evening Near Bemidji
No one was injured in a structure fire that happened near Bemidji Monday evening. According to the Bemidji Fire Department, the call came in at 5:56 PM of a reported…
Read MoreJohn Ward Ready for Next Step in Battle with Esophageal Cancer
Longtime state legislator and current Baxter City Council Member John Ward has been battling esophageal cancer since July. This also comes on top of a need for heart bypass surgery.…
Read MoreSerious Injuries Reported in Motor Vehicle Crash in Hackensack
Two people were injured Sunday afternoon after their vehicle left the roadway and hit trees. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, a call came in at 4:37 PM on…
Read MoreCorps of Engineers Announces Temporary Closure at Gull Lake Boat Ramp
Starting on Sept. 27, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close the boat launch at Gull Lake near Brainerd for reconstruction. “The reconstruction work will ensure the continued…
Read MoreDNR Hosting Chronic Wasting Disease Information Meetings in Beltrami County
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting two information meetings in Beltrami County about chronic wasting disease next week. The focus of the meetings will be the impact of…
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