Posts by Rachel Johnson
Region 5 Initiative Aims To Create Inclusive, Welcoming Communities
A program in the Region 5 area is working to ensure that area communities are welcoming to all individuals, no matter their background or demographic. The Welcoming Communities initiative hosted…
Read MoreVehicle Pursuit Forces Closure Of Highway 10 From Randall To Cushing
Authorities closed both lanes of Highway 10 between Randall and Cushing on Thursday, October 15 due to a vehicle pursuit. According to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday at…
Read MoreDestination Downtown Contest Winner Knotty Pine Bakery Opens For Business
Almost a year ago, the winner of the Destination Downtown 2.0 Contest was announced at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber’s annual dinner. This last week, the winning idea, Knotty Pine Bakery,…
Read MoreNew Prostate Cancer Support Group Starting In Brainerd
A new prostate cancer support group is starting in the Brainerd Lakes Area through Essentia Health. According to a release, having cancer is often one of the most stressful experiences…
Read MoreTwo New Restaurant Chains To Open Locations In Baxter
Two popular food chains are preparing to open new locations in Baxter in a new development called the Baxter Retail North Building. The new building is located off of Highway…
Read MoreBoat Capsizes On North Long Lake Near Brainerd
Four duck hunters and a dog were rescued from a Brainerd area lake on Saturday after the boat they were in capsized due to high winds. According to the Crow…
Read MoreCass County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash Near Federal Dam
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal car crash that occurred on Sunday, October 13, 2019 near Federal Dam, Minnesota. According to a release, on Sunday at around…
Read MoreIn Focus: MMBA Holds 2nd Annual Lumber And Lace Fashion Show
A unique fashion show was held last night in Brainerd where participants designed pieces with materials not typically found in fashion. Electrical wire, caution tape, and fiber cable are items…
Read MoreComments Sought On Leech Lake Recreation Area Campsite Changes
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the Leech Lake Recreation Area campground. The Corps of Engineers is seeking comments…
Read MoreMid-Minnesota Women’s Center Holds Annual Fundraising Event
An important event was held in Brainerd tonight to raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence and to also raise money for the Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center and the services…
Read MoreBrainerd League of Women Voters Hosts National Loon Center Speaker
Every month, an organization in Brainerd hosts speakers from across the community to present on impactful topics from voter security to the 2020 census. This week, the League of Women…
Read MoreOne Injured After Car Hits Deer In Brainerd
An 87-year-old Brainerd woman was injured when a car struck a deer Wednesday evening in Brainerd. According to the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, 89-year-old Wayne Thomas Whitehead of Brainerd…
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