Posts by Rachel Johnson
Crow Wing County Seeking Seasonal Watercraft Inspectors
Crow Wing County is seeking candidates for available seasonal watercraft inspector positions. These positions conduct inspections of watercraft equipment at public water accesses and will have frequent public contact with…
Read MoreJeanne Larson, Lowell Johnson Named 2019 Outstanding Senior Volunteers
Two Crow Wing County residents were honored today for their outstanding contribution and volunteerism in the community. The two 2019 Outstanding Senior Volunteer award honorees were surprised by friends and…
Read MoreCass Lake Highway 371 Local Traffic Detour To Begin Monday
A local traffic detour on Highway 371 in Cass Lake is scheduled to begin Monday, July 22. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, crews are continuing to make progress…
Read MoreBrainerd’s Insight Program Hosts First Ever “Prom”
A special night out was held at Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd last night. The Insight program has been hosting dances for adults with disabilities for years, but this time they…
Read MoreMike Ginnaty Named MnDOT District Engineer For District 3
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has named Mike Ginnaty the new district engineer for MnDOT District 3. According to a release, Ginnaty, who most recently has filled the role as…
Read MoreCrosslake Community School Seeking Volunteers To Help Build New Playground
A new playground is in the works at the Crosslake Community School, a charter public school in downtown Crosslake. “Kids need brain breaks and then just overall, that physical opportunity…
Read MoreReported Lightning Strike Causes Garage Fire In Brainerd
No one was hurt in a residential fire that destroyed a garage Sunday evening in Brainerd and is said to have been caused by a lightning strike. According to the…
Read MoreRice Man Seriously Injured In Rural Backus ATV Crash
A 44-year-old Rice man was seriously injured in an ATV crash in rural Backus on Friday, July 12. According to Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch, his office received a report…
Read MoreDutch And Irma Cragun Honored With 2019 Award In Philanthropy
Hundreds of people filled the Gull Lake Center in Nisswa Thursday evening to celebrate the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation and to honor a couple that has long given back…
Read MoreCamp Ripley To Temporarily Close Highway 115
Camp Ripley will temporarily close Highway 115 from July 12 through July 26 in order to use the rail line. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Highway 115 will…
Read More“Autism Matters” Opens In Baxter
A new clinic that offers services to Minnesota children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder has recently opened its doors in Baxter. Autism Matters held an open house and ribbon cutting…
Read MoreOvernight Lane Closures Scheduled On Highway 210 In Baxter
Overnight lane closures are scheduled on Highway 210 at Cypress Drive in Baxter from July 15 through July 19. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, motorists should plan for…
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