Bemidji Restaurant Week Moved to June

The United Way of Bemidji Area has announced that this year’s Restaurant Week has been moved to June 22nd through the 26th. The United Way has described the event...

Sazama Family Chiropractic and Wellness Opening New Location in Pequot Lakes

As businesses continue to return back to normal, the owners at Sazama Family Chiropractic and Wellness in Baxter announced this week that they will be opening up another...

Governor Walz Approves $62 Million For Small Businesses Impacted By Pandemic

Governor Tim Walz today signed H.F. 5 into law, a bipartisan bill that will aid Minnesota’s economic recovery by providing $62.5 million in grants for small businesses...

Pillager School District Breaks Ground on New Auditorium

Pillager Public Schools is partnering with CTC to build a new auditorium that will provide opportunities to students and the public. A groundbreaking ceremony was held...

Brainerd City Council Votes to Provide Additional $23,000 For Local Businesses

The Brainerd City Council voted to provide additional funds for eight local businesses in the area yesterday at their council meeting. This comes after providing a...

Over 100 Brainerd Area Businesses Partnering With “Lake Country Cares”

Lake Country Cares, a pandemic initiative started by members of the Brainerd Lakes area business community, have been working for over a month now to help places of...

US Supreme Court Rules Civil Rights Act Protects LGBTQ People From Job Discrimination

The US Supreme Court made a landmark ruling Monday protecting LGBTQ people from job discrimination. On a 6-3 vote, the court ruled that the Civil Rights Act covers gay...

Crossing Arts Alliance in Brainerd Offering Kids Classes Online

Crossing Arts Alliance, a nonprofit arts organization in downtown Brainerd, opened up for business last Tuesday, but certain activities are still not available. Even...

In Business: The Hanger Reopens in Bemidji

The Hanger, a consignment shop in Bemidji, has been closed for the last two months due to stay-at-home orders. But now, they have reopened and are ready for the summer....

Some Restaurants Not Currently Offering Indoor Dining

As restaurants begin to reopen dine-in services across the state, some restaurants owners in Brainerd are sticking to curbside pickup and delivery as they continue to...

“Minnesota Ready” Coalition Pushing to Have Businesses Fully Reopen

Officials from the newly started “Minnesota Ready” coalition held a media meeting today at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s office. The...