PassportPosts by Shane Lee
Brainerd Athletic Site Ribbon Cutting
Welcome to the new Don Adamson Field. Instead of the jumbled mass of sod used for football last fall, Brainerd High School can boast of its new artificial turf surface.…
Read MoreLittle Falls Surprise Mayoral Candidate
For the past three years, a Little Falls woman has been fighting the city government in defense of her constitutional rights. In November she will attempt to become a part…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure-The Big Whiff
The Miracle League allows people to play ball, who otherwise would not have the chance. The league’s fundraiser offered a similar opportunity Saturday in Brainerd at the Big Whiff Wiffle…
Read MoreNew Paper Mill Owners
The new owners of the Wausau Paper Mill introduced themselves to Brainerd, Monday. The group is called Brainerd Industrial Center. CEO Mike Higgins says he plans to re-purpose the mill…
Read MoreRick Nolan-How Congress Works
District 8 Congressman Rick Nolan(D) spaced 32 years between terms in the House of Representatives. Nolan says Congress has changed a lot between his terms, and not for the better.…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure-Hackensack Fishing Derby-2014
Organizers of The Hackensack Fishing Contest have claimed the event to be Minnesota’s largest children’s fishing contest. Today’s total registered 97 kids, who combined to catch 205 fish in only…
Read MoreWalk a Mile in Her Shoes-2014
Brainerd Lakes Area men “walked a mile in her shoes to raise awareness for sexual assault and gender violence. Unfortunately, sexual assault continues to plague society, and often goes unreported.…
Read MoreMorrison County Sheriff Candidate Forum
For the first time in 12 years, Morrison County is going to have a new sheriff. The Little Falls Chamber of Commerce held a forum today to help the locals…
Read MoreChevron Signing
Over the last 10 years, nearly 600 drivers have crashed after running off Crow Wing County roads. The highway department has been working to prevent these crashes by increasing driver…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure-Nisswa Turtle Races
The city of Nisswa contains a population of about 2,000 people. On Wednesday afternoons during the summer, about one thousand people can be found within a 50 feet radius; the…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: Brainerd Author
The Northwoods provides fond memories for countless people, but far fewer people record those memories. Brainerd Lakes author Jodi Schwen wrote down several anecdotes in a number of essays. She…
Read MoreMillion Watt Dragster
For the first time ever at Brainerd International Raceway, an electric dragster takes the track. Zachary Vex’s “Frankenstein 2” runs up to one million watts. The crew makes a number…
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