Posts by Rachel Johnson
Nisswa Chamber Director Announces Retirement
The Director and President of the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce recently announced her retirement from the position she has held for the last seven years. Shawn Hansen will retire by…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Disease To Be Added As Qualifying Condition To State Medical Cannabis Program
The Minnesota Department of Health announced that it will add Alzheimer’s Disease as a new qualifying condition for the state’s medical cannabis program. Under state law, the condition will take…
Read MoreCrow Wing Energized Holds 2nd Annual Workplace Wellness Conference
A unique conference was held this week in Brainerd that brought area community leaders together to learn about ways to bring wellness into the workplace. The second annual conference was…
Read MoreEntrepreneur Fund Opens Women’s Business Alliance In Little Falls
A new satellite office of the Entrepreneur Fund opened today in Little Falls that will provide services and resources to women business owners in the surrounding area. The Women’s Business…
Read MoreGarrison Man Honored With Life Saving Award
John Pufahl of Garrison was honored with a life saving award for rescuing three hunters and their dogs from their capsized boat on Camp Lake. The award was presented during…
Read MoreGolden Apple: Brainerd Learning Center Students Design Clothing To Break Stereotypes
Students at the Brainerd Learning Center are working to end the stereotypes associated with their school. Through a partnership with Junior Achievement, students designed a clothing line with the message,…
Read MoreGull Dam Brewing To Close At The End Of The Year
A popular brewery in Nisswa announced this week that it will be closing at the end of the year. Gull Dam Brewing opened in October of 2014 and will officially…
Read MoreCLC Psychology Club Busts Myths About Sexual Assault
Students in the Psychology Club at Central Lakes College have been stationed by the cafeteria all this week in an effort to end the stigma and educate their fellow students…
Read MoreCLC Receives Award For Excellence In Student Voter Engagement
Central Lakes College received a Silver Seal for Excellence in Student Voter Engagement at the ALL INN Challenge Awards Ceremony. The first-ever ALL IN Challenge Awards Ceremony recognized colleges and…
Read MoreCommunity Conversation Held As Part Of Self-Healing Communities Project
Crow Wing County has partnered with Bridges of Hope in an effort to create what they call a “Self-Healing Community.” The Self-Healing Communities project was started earlier this year and…
Read MoreTemporary Lane Closures on Highway 197 Scheduled For Today
Motorists traveling south on Highway 197/Washington Avenue in Bemidji will experience temporary lane closures and a detour today as railroad crews complete emergency repairs to the track. Traffic will be…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: Toys For Kids Holds First Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser As Need Increases
This year marks the 37th year a local program has been providing Christmas gifts to kids in the Crow Wing County area. Toys for Kids kicked off last weekend and…
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