Child Care Grants Available in Crow Wing County

Crow Wing County has dedicated $500,000 towards child care assistance grants to existing care providers and new start-up child care businesses. The funds come from the...

The Crossing Arts Alliance’s Kringle Market Set to Return

As the calendar flips to November, many people believe that means the holiday season is upon us. The Crossing Arts Alliance in Brainerd thinks just that, as they plan to...

US Mandates Vaccines or Tests for Big Companies by Jan. 4

AP – Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for...

Brainerd Jaycees Announces Separate Virtual Fishing Event

On top of the return of the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Tournament scheduled in January, the committee decided to organize a separate new virtual ice fishing tournament....

Destination Downtown Brainerd Coalition to Host Third Annual Spooktacular Event

To kick off Halloween weekend, the Destination Downtown Brainerd Coalition is ready to welcome back the one day event for the first time since 2019. “We’re...

Permits Still Available for Lake Bemidji State Park Firearms Hunt in November

Permits are still available for the Nov. 6-9 firearms deer hunt at Lake Bemidji State Park. According to the release, the hunt is earn-a-buck with a bag limit of two,...

Moderna Vaccine Boosters Available at CHI St. Joseph’s Health in Park Rapids

CHI St. Joseph’s Health in Park Rapids will offer a booster shot clinic for those who received their first and second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least...

New Senior Housing Development in Baxter Set to Be Built

A new senior housing development in Baxter received the final approval from the city. Gracewin Living Cooperatives can now submit budget permits for a three-story,...

In Business: Sundog Handmade in Bemidji Adds DIY Touch to Baked Goods

During the pandemic, it has been pretty challenging for many businesses, but for Muriel Kingery, the owner of Sundog Handmade, it brought forth some tasty opportunities....

Leech Lake Band Celebrates Purchase of Former Teal’s Market in Cass Lake

It was an historic day for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe as they celebrated the purchase of the former Teal’s Market in Cass Lake with an official ribbon cutting...

Brainerd Area Woman Honored for 25 Years of Committed Volunteering

Government officials, police officers, and nonprofit directors all gathered at the Brainerd VFW on Thursday to honor Tammy Ebertowski, who was recognized for her 25 years...