Reformed Mobster Went After ‘One Last Score’ When He Stole Judy Garland’s Ruby Slippers from ‘Oz’

By JOSH FUNK Associated Press The aging reformed mobster who has admitted stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” gave into the...

Aitkin’s Jaques Art Center Showcasing Work of Don Luce in ‘Northern Waters’

The Jaques Art Center in Aitkin is now showcasing the exhibit “Northern Waters” through Saturday, Feb. 24. While the art center is best known for having one...

In Focus: Armory Arts & Events Center in Park Rapids Hosts Open Mic Night

Armory Arts & Events Center hosted their monthly Open Mic Night on Thursday for people in the Park Rapids area to see some of the region’s local artists and...

Golden Apple: Central Lakes Learning Center Inviting Public to Learn More About Art, Music

Well, it’s never too late or too early to learn something new. The Central Lakes Learning Center in Brainerd is offering students of all ages supplemental learning that...

New Policy from Brainerd School Board on Book Challenges Still Up for Debate

There is a still a debate going among members of the Brainerd School Board on whether anyone challenging a book in the school library has to read it first. Board members...

In Focus: Mille Lacs Indian Museum Showcases ‘Women of the Big Lake’ Exhibit

Now on display, the Mille Lacs Indian Museum’s “Women of the Big Lake” exhibit is celebrating and commemorating the lives, achievements, and legacies of four...

ConnectEffect Interactive Experience Coming to CLC in Brainerd

Central Lakes College, partnered with the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center, will be hosting the interactive and innovative experience ConnectEffect Jan....

St. Francis Children’s Choir Spreads Holiday Cheer at Essentia Health in Brainerd

The St. Francis Children’s Choir spread some holiday cheer Friday afternoon, stopping by Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd to perform a ...

Thousands Visit Off the Rails Market in Brainerd for Holiday Gifts

Over the weekend, the Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd hosted the Off The Rails Market. The bi-annual shopping event took place on Friday and Saturday and had 170...

Northwoods Experience: Creative North Hosts ‘Holidays by Hand’ Market in Bemidji

This past weekend, Creative North hosted its 12th Holidays by Hand event at Bemidji High School. More than 70 artists and crafters from all over the state participated in...