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Brainerd family builds a place where nostalgia never grows old

Brainerd · Brainerd

Brainerd family builds a place where nostalgia never grows old

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Paul Bunyan Land is part of Lakes Country Treasures, a series which takes readers down the back roads of Minnesota and to some of the unique must-see gems of lakes country.See the Story

Backyard chickens back on the agenda in Baxter

Brainerd · Brainerd

Backyard chickens back on the agenda in Baxter

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BAXTER — Rules regulating backyard chickens will get a fresh look after a resident asked the Baxter City Council for greater flexibility on the lot size required to keep them. Resident Lucy Felton, mom and registered nurse, sought more flexibility in rules regulating backyard chickens as she spoke during the council’s open forum time at the Tuesday, July 1, meeting. “I am here tonight because I've noticed a growing interest in sustainable living…See the Story

Cass County Board: Sheriff Welk Recognizes 4 for Bravery and Heroism

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Cass County Board: Sheriff Welk Recognizes 4 for Bravery and Heroism

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WALKER — Four Cass County emergency service personnel were honored for their work in rescuing a man who fell through the ice last year on Blackwater Lake south of Longville. Sheriff Bryan Welk presented various awards Tuesday, July 1, at the Cass County Board meeting to the staff and first responders for their heroic acts performed last December. Welk said on Dec. 9, 2024, a 911 call was received reporting a male had fallen through the ice on Bl…See the Story

Ask the Master Gardener: Yellow birch trees are great for shade and fall color

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Report details environmental impacts of proposed Crow Wing County Landfill expansion

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BRAINERD — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency published a report on the potential environmental impacts of the proposed expansion to the Crow Wing County Landfill. The public is invited to comment on the environmental assessment worksheet, accessible at tinyurl.com/cwceaw. The proposed expansion would add almost 4 million cubic yards to the landfill across 48.3 acres to the north and west, extending its lifespan by about 15 years. The county…Property · Brainerd See the Story

Births: May 15-June 13, 2025

Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd Haley and Jason Van Buren, Crosslake, a girl, Addison Kay, 7 pounds, 7 ounces, May 15, 2025. Grandparents are Jeff and Lisa Van Buren, Wildwood, Missouri, and Ben and Jill Gibbs, Crosslake. Olivia and Julian Cavin, Breezy Point, a girl, Nevaeh Elizabeth, 7 pounds, 11 ounces, May 23, 2025. Grandparents are Liam and Charmaine Cavin, Brooklyn Park, and Chuck and Trish Lane, Breezy Point. Kayla B…Brainerd · Brainerd Read Article

Faith: Depression, suicide and the hope of Christ

Depression is one of the most widespread and painful afflictions in our time. In 2023 alone, over 21 million adults in the United States — more than 8% of the population — experienced depression. Among youth ages 12-17, the number is even more staggering: Nearly one in six suffered from major depression. These aren’t just numbers — they are lives, stories and souls burdened by deep and often silent suffering. Depression hits every demographic bu…Pequot Lakes · Pequot Lakes Read Article

Mississippi Headwaters Board funds buckthorn survey in Aitkin County

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BRAINERD — The Mississippi Headwaters Board approved two projects proposed by the Aitkin Soil & Water Conservation District for a total cost of $6,800, including a survey for invasive buckthorn. Buckthorn is a shrub that harms natural ecosystems as an invasive species. The survey will occur along the Mississippi River between Aitkin and Jacobson with drones flying along the river to determine locations of buckthorn. Then, the buckthorn will be c…Brainerd · Brainerd Read Article

Biz Buzz: Plans for Chick-fil-A to go before Baxter planning commission

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BAXTER — The Chick-fil-A restaurant addition to Baxter, which was first reported in May, is listed for the Tuesday, July 8, Baxter Planning and Zoning Commission meeting agenda for a public hearing.Baxter · Baxter Read Article

Reader Opinion: A terrible thing

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To further understand Wednesday’s story on the FLDS cult up in Cook County further, check out the book, “Under the Banner of Heaven” by Jon Krakauer, that tells the story of a fundamentalist Mormon family. The older brothers kill the youngest brother’s wife because she doesn’t follow the faith closely enough, and they did it in the name of God. We’ve just seen the same thing play out in Minnesota where a right wing, pro-lifer kills a legislator …Mormons · Brainerd Read Article

Pets of the Week: Meet Cornelius and Buster

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