Posts by Sarah Winkelmann
Community Spotlight: Frozen Fore Adds Snowmobile Drag Races
The 13th annual Frozen Fore had the typical stops around around Gull Lake, but this year had an Olympic theme. Keeping the competitive spirit alive, a brand new event took…
Read MoreCentral Lakes College Announces New Pathways Program
Central Lakes College will implement a new Economic Transfer Pathway A.A. Degree for the 2018-2019 school year. Students will be able to earn a four-year degree in Economics, with their…
Read MoreIn Focus: Art Exhibit At CLC Inspired By Disposable Items
The artist has his eyes towards the skies with his new exhibit titled “The Sky is Falling”. “Things that burn, things that have the imagery of stars or space in…
Read MoreCar Hits Snow Plow Blade, Injures Four in Cass County
Four people are injured after a car hit the snow plow blade on a Mack truck around 6 a.m. Thursday in Cass County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the…
Read MoreFifth Annual Health & Wellness Summit To Take Place Feb. 23
Mental health and the importance of sleep will be the main topics of discussion at tomorrow’s 5th annual Health and Wellness Summit in Crow Wing County. Crow Wing Energized is…
Read MoreDick’s Sporting Goods In Baxter Celebrates Grand Opening
The last brand name store in a chain of new retail stores in Baxter will have its grand opening tomorrow. Dick’s Sporting Goods will have their grand opening event starting…
Read MorePoston Announces Re-Election Bid for Minnesota District 9A
John Poston, the Republican Representative from Lake Shore, has announced that he is seeking re-election in the House District 9A, which covers Southern Cass, Todd and Wadena counties. Poston is…
Read MoreAbsentee Voting To Be Offered For Brainerd Schools Special Election
Voters in Crow Wing County will soon be able to get an absentee ballot for the Brainerd School District Special Election. “It’s unbelievable that it is this close,” said Brainerd…
Read MoreBreezy Point Woman Arrested For Tax Evasion During Traffic Stop
A 40-year-old Breezy Point woman was arrested for tax evasion after a traffic stop on Feb. 14. Bethany Jo Reilly was in Crow Wing County Court on Friday and is…
Read MoreGreenhouse 101 Workshop Prepares Local Growers
Local farmer Joan Olson is sharing some of the necessary tools that best prepare plants in her greenhouse. “We find it really important to educate the up-and-coming generation of farmers,”…
Read MoreMinnesota Agency Reduces Backlog of Abuse Complaints
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota has made great progress in reducing a large backlog of unresolved complaints of maltreatment at state senior care facilities, health officials said. The state…
Read MoreNorthwoods Pond Hockey Classic Takes Over Gull Lake
Skates, hockey sticks, a puck and a whole lot of smiles were out on the ice as the Northwoods Pond Hockey classic got underway. The two-day tournament is all about…
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