Posts by Sarah Winkelmann
Minnesota Has Record High Total Employment
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Big summer job gains have pushed Minnesota’s total employment above 3 million for the first time in state history. The Department of Employment and Economic…
Read MoreThe Brainerd Public Library Continues To Welcome Authors
The Brainerd Public Library will be hosting Mark Neuzil, the co-author of “Canoes:A Natural History in North America”. On Monday, July 24, Neuzil will be presenting about history of canoes…
Read MoreAustralian Woman’s Family Hires Castile Attorney
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the fatal police shooting of an unarmed woman who called 911 to report a sexual assault in Minneapolis (all times local): 8:25 a.m. The…
Read MoreEssentia Health Adds New Board Member
The Board of Directors at Essentia Health has announced that Mark Ronnei will be leading the Essentia Health-St.Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd and the surrounding clinics. Ronnei is a long-time…
Read MoreNew Business in Brainerd: Luna Women’s Wellness And Birth Center
Up until now, the nearest birthing center to Brainerd was 70 miles away; for Nicolle Uban, midwife and owner of Luna Women’s Wellness and Birth Center, this just wasn’t acceptable.…
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross Faces Blood Shortage
Since the 4th of July weekend, the American Red Cross is in an emergency appeal, meaning that they are asking anyone who is willing and able to give blood to…
Read MoreThe Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition At Camp Ripley
Competitors who have already made it through their unit, state and regional level competitions are competing at the 4-day long national event starting today. After lots of time training and…
Read MoreKnitters Contribute At 10th Annual Knit-In For The Cure
“If you can just do a little something that will help somebody out in a trying time, that’s the main goal here,” said Kristy Yutrzenka, the owner of Utrinkets, LLC…
Read MoreSen. Franken Introduces Legislation To Address Teacher Shortages
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) is hoping for a major push to ensure that children receive the best possible education with his new legislation addressing nationwide teacher shortages. The Supporting Future…
Read MoreZebra Mussels Confirmed In Crow Wing County Waters
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed there are zebra mussels in Lake Edward, near Brainerd and the Mahnomen Mine Pit No. 1 near Crosby. The DNR invasive species…
Read MoreTwo Are In Custody After Brainerd Drug Bust
The Lakes Area Drug Investigation Division worked with the Baxter and Brainerd Police Departments to arrest 2 Brainerd individuals for selling marijuana. Narcotics Investigator Prince arranged a meeting in Brainerd…
Read MoreGrand Rapids Man Will Receive Settlement For Wrongful Arrest
St. Louis County approved an out-of-court-settlement of $20,000 for arresting and jailing the wrong man. Ronald Gary Gustafson will also receive $22,500 from the city of Duluth and will get…
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