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Reader Opinion: School board members’ motive?

Education · Baxter

Reader Opinion: School board members’ motive?

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ISD 181 school board members Dondelinger, Heidmann, and Etterman campaigned on allowing parents to have a say in their kids' education and also a concern about declining enrollment. When given the opportunity to provide parents the means of having a say, these three board members voted “no” to allow an operating levy on the ballot this year. A no vote also perpetuates the funding shortage which will result in loss of staff, extra-curricular acti…Read Article

[Opinion] Reader Opinion: Assessment fiasco

Opinion · Baxter

[Opinion] Reader Opinion: Assessment fiasco

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The Baxter City Council and the individual council members who vote for the Audubon Way assessments in my opinion knowingly and intentionally violate Minnesota law. An improper assessment is an unconstitutional taking of property. All should be interested in seeing the opinion of the city’s attorney explaining why this can be done. Why do they think it’s legal and fair to impose the special assessments? The Brainerd Dispatch should obtain a copy…Read Article

Soccer: Xolos U15 win title

Soccer · Baxter

Soccer: Xolos U15 win title

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BLAINE — The Xolos Academy FC MN U15 girls’ team captured the NSC All-American Cup June 8. The team from Baxter went 4-0, winning 6-1 over Salvo, 1-0 over Dakota Alliance, 1-0 over North Suburban and 3-1 over Iowa Rush in the championship match. The team is Ally Oium, Ashlyn Foy, Ava Erlandson, Caydence Wentzel, Cecelia Johnson, Cecilia Dircks, Elle Kempf, Harley Amundson, Harlo Robertson, Katherine Lundy, Leiliahna Wilt, Mary McArdell, Sydney A…Read Article

In Business: Lux Luminosity Med Spa in Baxter Holds Grand Opening

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Highway 210 Construction in Baxter Begins June 16

Motorists traveling through Baxter on Highway 210 can expect crews working 24/7 as overnight paving operations begin next Monday, June 16th. A press release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation says work will occur from 7 a.m. Monday to noon Friday with lane closures 24/7 on both directions of Highway…Baxter · Baxter Read Article

Ride for the Last Day of School

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Parkinson's disease support group to meet June 5 in Baxter

BAXTER — The Brainerd Lakes Area Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Lord of Life Church, 6190 Fairview Drive, Baxter. The Nordic Walking Queen will discuss Nordic Walking Poles for Parkinson’s and teach correct usage. Bring poles if you have them. Practice poles will be available. For more information, call 218-829-4017. Care partners are welcome to attend. Like what you're reading? Check out our other Pin…Baxter · Baxter Read Article

Highway 210 median at Inglewood Drive in Baxter closes May 29

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BAXTER — The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises travelers that Highway 210 access to and from Inglewood Drive in Baxter will change as crews close the median on Thursday, May 29, until mid-June. Memorywood Drive also remains closed in the median through mid-June. Motorists should follow directional road signs along the north or south frontage roads for these closures or seek alternate routes. The work is part of a $4.5 million projec…Travel · Baxter Read Article

Baxter City Council considers change for Audubon Way project

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BAXTER — Once again, the public seats in Baxter City Hall were largely full of supporters for FitQuest and businesses inside the building as the city looked at a possible street project on Audubon Way. Supporters attending the May 20 council meeting reiterated their concerns the street improvement assessment would be too much for the businesses to continue. After a lengthy discussion and hearing from many in the audience, thoughts of postponing …Baxter · Baxter Read Article

Baxter City Council looks at street projects, possible development

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BAXTER—The Baxter City Council recently accepted a bid for 2025 micro surfacing work and noted residential and commercial city streets identified for construction work in 2026. At the May 20 meeting, the council accepted the ASTECH Corp. bid of $575,579.79 for the 2025 microsurfacing project and amended the project budget by a $122,973.79 increase for a revised total budget of $622,973.79. The project involves 4.70 miles, consisting of: Circle P…Baxter · Baxter Read Article

MnDOT lists buttonhook design as preferred option for 371 overpass

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BAXTER — Preferred options for the Highway 371/210 intersection are whittled down to two. Five alternatives rose to the top of the list late last year. After looking at public input and evaluating the options for meeting safety needs and congestion, along with other factors, two are favored with a preference for the buttonhook interchange. Options of doing nothing and leaving the intersection the way it is or going with a single point interchang…Baxter · Baxter Read Article

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