Posts by Sarah Winkelmann
Man In Custody After Fatal Stabbing in Crosby
One woman is dead and her brother in custody after a stabbing at a senior living center in Crosby on Saturday morning. Around 8 a.m. on Jan. 13, Crosby Police…
Read MoreTwo Sisters Share Message of Hope Through Figure Skating
Sisters Cora and Jamie Tappe are passionate about helping others. “I think it is fantastic that the girls are wanting to teach other girls,” said Jessica Burkhamer, Rising Hope Foundation…
Read MoreCrime Stoppers Of Minnesota Helps Local Communities
“This way is a good way to get information from the public without having to get involved with the system or law enforcement,” said Wadena County Sheriff Michael Carr. Crime…
Read MoreUnited Way Chili Cook-Off Has Nearly 40 Organizations “Going for the Gold”
The annual United Way Chili Cook-Off for Crow Wing and Southern Cass Counties is just in time to help community members stay warm this January. This year’s event is themed…
Read MoreGolden Apple: Staples-Motley Students Host Culinary Celebration
“It’s all about an exploratory, hands-on look at the culinary industry in the Brainerd Lakes Area,” said Staples-Motley High School Principal Mike Schmidt. The main dining room of Cragun’s Resort…
Read MoreBrainerd Woman Escapes Fire With Help From Neighbors
One Brainerd woman is safe after escaping a fire by breaking out a window with help from neighbors that reported the fire. On Tuesday just before 7 p.m. the Brainerd…
Read MoreCrow Wing County Prepares for Next Generation 911
As part of the Next Generation 911 phases, just last month Minnesota made text to 911 available statewide saying: call if you can, text if you can’t. “For people who…
Read MoreBrainerd Man Arrested for Allegedly Swinging Machete at Others
On Saturday Dec. 6, Brainerd Officers were dispatched to a downstairs apartment in Brainerd for a report of an assault. According to the complaint, the victims of the assault said…
Read MoreMinnesota Chamber Stops In Brainerd For Policy Tour
The Minnesota Chamber Statewide Policy Tour is making 12 stops throughout Minnesota to best prepare for the 2018 legislative session. “We get around the state and hear directly from employers…
Read MoreBrainerd Schools Referendum Questions Finalized
The Brainerd Public Schools Board of Education has finalized the language that will be used on the referendum ballot in April. The final ballot question language will now be submitted…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: Donkey Basketball Game
It was an afternoon full of laughter as players mounted their stubborn donkeys for some basketball. “They play basketball from their donkey, and some people are okay and some people…
Read MoreRed Cross In Urgent Need of Blood Donations
The American Red Cross is asking anyone who is able to make an appointment and give blood to address a winter blood donation shortage. According to a press release, severe…
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