Posts by Rachel Johnson
Two Injured After Three-Vehicle Crash Near Bemidji
Two people were injured in a three-vehicle crash near Bemidji Friday evening around 8:36 p.m. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2007 Chevy Silverado driven by 24-year-old Ronnie Haywood…
Read More“Water Connects Us All” Conference Set For June 17 & 18 In Walker
The executive director of the Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates stopped in Brainerd this week to talk about a major event coming up in Walker, “Water Connects Us All.” “Water…
Read MoreNational Loon Center Granted $4 Million In Funding From State Of Minnesota
A National Loon Center is one step closer to being founded in Crosslake. Minnesota lawmakers recently approved $4 million in funding with the requirement that the center opens its doors…
Read MoreNorthwest Minnesota Foundation Names New President And CEO
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation board of directors has named Karen White as the foundation’s next president and chief executive officer. According to a release, White will become the fourth president…
Read MoreLakes Area Habitat For Humanity Celebrates Habitat Week With New Home Build
It has only been four days, but walls and siding are already up on a new home being built by Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity. The area nonprofit kicked off…
Read MoreLane Closures Scheduled On Highway 371 Between Jenkins And Backus
Motorists who travel on Highway 371 between Jenkins and Backus will encounter lane closures and delays as crews apply a chip and seal coating to the road surface beginning on…
Read MoreCommunity Roundtable Held To Address Drug Problem In Crow Wing County
Members of local law enforcement, county officials, and other community members gathered at Brainerd High School Tuesday night to brainstorm new ways to tackle a growing problem facing Crow Wing…
Read MoreOne Injured After Van Collides With Semi-Truck in Polk County
A man was injured after a van crashed with a semi-truck on Highway 2 in Polk County on Wednesday. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at around 10:08 a.m. Wednesday…
Read MorePine Grove Zoo Debuts New River Otter Exhibit
Pine Grove Zoo in Little Falls has three new residents, Ted, Dave, and Dewie. They are a part of the zoo’s newest addition, a river otter exhibit. “River otters are…
Read MoreFire Deaths In Minnesota Hit Lowest Mark Since 2009
Fire deaths in Minnesota in 2018 were the lowest since 2009, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The Minnesota DPS reports that 37 people died last year in…
Read MoreIn Business: New Virtual Reality Arcade Now Open In Baxter
Standing on the edge of a skyscraper, battling virtual monsters, or hang gliding through mountains are just a few of the things you can do all from the comfort of…
Read MoreLakewood Health System Recognized With Trailblazer Award
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota CEO Dr. Craig Samitt stopped at Lakewood Health in Staples on Thursday to honor the health system with a Trailblazer Award. “The purpose of…
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