Posts by Rachel Johnson
Invasive Algae Starry Stonewort Found In Wolf Lake
The invasive algae starry stonewort has been found in Wolf Lake in Beltrami County. The algae was found during a state-wide search by volunteers for starry stonewort on August 18.…
Read MoreArea Harvesters Face A Down Year For Wild Rice
With all the reports of wildfires and dry conditions across the country this summer, it may come as a surprise to learn that for wild rice harvesters in the area,…
Read MoreCentral Lakes College Hosts “The Night Out” Fundraiser
Central Lakes College hosted their second annual “The Night Out” event tonight at the Northern Pacific Center. People filled the NP Event Space in Brainerd tonight celebrating CLC, all the…
Read MoreMnDOT Advises Downtown Brainerd Drivers To Watch For Increased Pedestrians
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is advising motorists in the downtown Brainerd area to watch for walkers, bikers, and increased traffic as students head back to school. Drivers who travel…
Read MoreCity Of Emily Celebrates Completion Of Reconstruction Projects
Residents of Emily have something new to celebrate as a highly anticipated construction project has been completed. A crowd gathered today in the newly finished parking lot on the corner…
Read MoreLevel 3 Predatory Offender Released In Nisswa
A convicted Level 3 predatory offender has been released from prison and has moved into a residence in Nisswa. According to the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, Joel Evan Greenough,…
Read MoreConstruction Planned For Highway 371 Between Backus And Hackensack
The Minnesota Department of Transportation held an open house this evening to inform the public about a major construction project coming up for Highway 371. The construction will take place…
Read MoreStudents Head Back To School At Central Lakes College
School is back in session at Central Lakes College this week. The comprehensive community and technical college welcomed around 2,500 students through its doors for the fall semester. A new…
Read MoreIn Focus: Kids Art Camps Offered In Brainerd
A unique summer camp was offered this week in Brainerd. Kids ages six and up were able to unleash their creativity without the fear of making a mistake at the…
Read MoreVictoria Wind To Lead Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School
Victoria Wind will lead the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig Elementary School in a new building. Wind has a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and is a graduate of Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig. Her daughter will also attend…
Read MoreOperation Sandwich Combats Summer Childhood Hunger
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center staff partnered with Operation Sandwich and the United Way today to pack and deliver lunches across Brainerd. Operation Sandwich is a grassroots program that was started…
Read MoreBrainerd Community Invited To Paint Downtown Mural
The Crossing Arts Alliance is seeking community painters to put their own touch on a new mural project in Downtown Brainerd. The public is invited to come out to 711…
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