Posts by Sarah Winkelmann
New Program Hopes to Help Families Overcome Child Obesity
Community partners are off to the races to support families in addressing child obesity. “A really positive direction we are moving [in] is targeting those who need us the most,…
Read MoreCarr To Seek Fourth Term as Wadena County Sheriff
Wadena County Sheriff Michael D. Carr announced this week he will seek a fourth term as Wadena County Sheriff. Carr was first elected Sheriff in 2006 and has worked in…
Read MoreDestination Downtown Plants New Growth For Brainerd With Purple Fern Bath Co.
The Purple Fern Bath Company is officially open for business. “It has been such an amazing process, and this truly has been my dream to own my own business, and…
Read MoreBog Remains on Beach at Legionville Safety Camp After Day 2 of Removal Effort
The giant floating bog remains in North Long Lake after the DNR and the North Long Lake Association spent two days trying to move the massive four acre piece of…
Read MoreDayton Rejects GOP-Backed Tax Bill As Session Wanes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton on Thursday vetoed a GOP-favored bill that would have aligned Minnesota’s state tax code with federal changes passed last year, raising doubts…
Read MoreMassive Long Lake Bog Proves Difficult to Move
The giant floating bog remains in North Long Lake after dozens of volunteers spent nearly 12 hours trying to move the massive four acre piece of land. The bog is…
Read MoreHands-Free Cell Phone Push Appears To Be Over in Legislature
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A move to require Minnesota drivers to use only hands-free cell phones looks like it’s finished for the current legislative session. Rep. Mark Uglem, the…
Read More41st Annual Women’s Only Fishing Tournament Comes to Hackensack
Grandmothers, mothers, daughters and granddaughters will compete for over $10,000 in cash prizes at the 41st annual Women’s Only Fishing Tournament in Hackensack. The Women Anglers of Minnesota will host…
Read MoreLakewood Health Hands Out Free Children’s Bicycle Helmets
Local schools will soon be out for the summer, and children will be enjoying bicycle rides, roller skating and skateboarding. In order to reduce injuries during these activities, Lakewood Health…
Read MoreCLC Accepting Outstanding Alumni Nominations
Central Lakes College will be celebrating their 80th anniversary this year, and with that, they’re adding to their list of outstanding alumni. There are currently 75 outstanding alumni, but the…
Read MoreWelcome Wannigan Welcomes Anglers to Brainerd Lakes
Anglers out on Gull Lake for the fishing opener on Saturday got a special surprise from the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce. The Welcome Wannigan was out on Gull Lake handing…
Read MoreHwy 210 Lane Closures in Brainerd on May 15
Motorists who travel on Highway 210/Washington St. will encounter lane closures as the City of Brainerd completes emergency water main repairs beneath the roadway on Tuesday, May 15. Westbound Highway…
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