Posts by Sarah Winkelmann
Two Injured in Aitkin County Crash
A crash Wednesday afternoon in Spencer Township in Aitkin County has left two injured with non-life threatening injuries. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Michael Loren Rootes, 49, of Solway…
Read MoreGolden Apple: Pequot Lakes Middle School Incorporates REACH Program
The REACH program is all about strengthening student motivation through relationships, effort, aspirations, cognition and heart. “It’s a lot more than MCA scores, GPA and ACT scores,” said Pequot Lakes…
Read MoreLocal Businesses Take Part in Health Initiative
“We meet on a monthly basis to share best practices and different things that they have done within their work sites,” said Cassie Carey the Crow Wing Energize Coordinator. Through…
Read MoreHit and Run Damages Multiple ATV’s
The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to locate a truck that was involved with a hit and run at the Power Lodge on Hwy 371 in…
Read MoreMNsure Signups Set Fast Pace With 108K And 3 Weeks To Go
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s health insurance exchange says it has signed up more than 108,000 residents in health plans. Open enrollment in Minnesota continues through January 14. But…
Read MoreGolden Apple: Students Learn Lego Robotics At Baxter Elementary
It’s a lesson in programming that gets the students thinking about the process of engineering. “Giving them that chance to just tinker, play around, watching a video, making mistakes, learning…
Read MoreCLC’s Gleaning Program Donates Fresh Produce
For the second year, a new program at Central Lakes College is donating fresh produce to members in the community that need it most. Through the Gleaning Program, the CLC…
Read MoreBrainerd In Top 10 For Small Business Revolution-Main Street Challenge
“Brainerd was one of thousands of communities nominated from coast to coast,” said Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce President Matt Kilian. Those thousands of applications were then narrowed down to…
Read MoreNew Brainerd City Administrator To Start Jan. 1
Last night’s Brainerd City Council Meeting was the last one for current City Administrator, Jim Thoreen, as he announced his resignation in July and will officially retire at the end…
Read MorePequot Lakes Woman Faces Fraud Charges
A 46-year-old Pequot Lakes woman is facing charges of fraud and theft after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from a business she once worked for in Garrison. Shannon Marie Steele…
Read MoreInfant Kindness Kits Help New Mothers
“We love babies and we love spreading kindness,” said Kate Bjorge, Outreach Director at CHI St. Gabriel’s Health. The Stitch in Time team at CHI St. Gabriel’s Health starts off…
Read MoreWreaths For The Fallen Ceremony Honors Those Who Served
“It’s a national remembrance day where we remember and honor all of our nation’s fallen veterans,” said Wreaths for the Fallen president John Thomas. The Wreaths for the Fallen ceremony…
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