Posts by Sarah Winkelmann
New Second-Hand Clothing Store Opens In Pequot Lakes
“I am committed to downtown Pequot Lakes; I think this is a terrific city and I want to be part of the downtown business scene,” said Laura Leckband, co-owner of…
Read MoreCanadian Wildfire Smoke Reduces Air Quality In Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for southwest, western and central Minnesota because of smoke from Canadian wildfires. The affected area includes…
Read MoreWild Rice Harvesters Are Pleased With This Season’s Crop
Many of the ricers out on Mallard Lake have been enjoying the activity for decades, while others recently got the rice fever. “I really didn’t know too much about it…
Read MoreMnDOT Urges Caution On Highway Over Labor Day Weekend
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to use extra caution when hitting the roads this weekend. Even though most road construction will be shut down, there are still…
Read MoreMinnesota Vehicle Licensing Computer System Faces Glitches
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s new computer system for renewing vehicle registrations, license plates and similar tasks is experiencing glitches six weeks after transitioning from the old system. The…
Read MoreCoats For The Community Collection Begins In Bemidji
United Way of Bemidji has kicked off their annual Coat’s For The Community drive. Donations of new or clean, gently used, men’s, women’s, infant’s and children’s coats and snowsuits are…
Read MoreBody Of Missing Grand Forks Man Recovered From West Battle Lake
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) — The body of a missing Grand Forks man has been recovered from a lake in Otter Tail County. The sheriff’s department says sonar equipment from…
Read MoreCLC Community Band Is Seeking New Members
The Central Lakes Community Band will soon begin their rehearsals at the Brainerd Campus. Area musicians ranging from high school juniors on up are invited to join. Members who play…
Read MoreTri-County Health Care Adds New Ambulance
Tri-County Health Care in Wadena dedicated a new ambulance to its emergency medical services (EMS) fleet on Monday, Aug. 21. According to the Tri-County Healthcare press release, “We take our…
Read More30-Year-Old Faces 30 Sexual Assault Charges
A 30-year-old man is facing 30 sexual assault charges involving 2 victims between 13 and 18-years-old that allegedly took place in a Brainerd residence. Andrew Mark Donnelly will have his…
Read MoreWells Fargo Announces 3.5 Million Accounts Were Involved In The Scandal
NEW YORK (AP) — The scope of Wells Fargo’s fake accounts scandal grew significantly on Thursday, with the bank now saying that 3.5 million accounts were potentially opened without customers’…
Read MoreConcordia Language Villages Fears Impact of Visa Cuts
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Officials who run a popular language and cultural immersion program in the north woods of Minnesota warn that potential changes in visa rules could make it hard…
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