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The sun shined into a waiting room at Essentia Health St. Joseph's - Baxter Clin

Baxter Clinic nears opening day, provides glimpse of things to come

updated 3:12pm

BAXTER - The waiting rooms are empty and the halls are quiet at the new medical clinic in Baxter, but that will change soon. After years of planning and months of construction, the Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Baxter Clinic will open Feb. 6. Read More

In this Jan. 19, 2012, photo Miles Kuschel examines wolf footprints in the snow

Farmers eager for right to kill attacking wolves

01/26/12

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — John Koski is itching to pick up his rifle after losing dozens of cows to hungry wolves on his farm in Michigan's Upper Peninsula — and it appears he'll soon get his ...

In a Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 photo, attorney Megan Treuer stands outside of the Pa

Bemidji Pamida closing revives debate over burial site

01/26/12

BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) — The closing of a Pamida store in Bemidji has revived a debate on American Indian remains buried on the property — with some members of the Indian community saying this is a ...

Twins caravan visits Brainerd

Curling comes of age

New Baxter Clinic Tour

Measuring Contest Ice

Crow Wing County Sheriff's Deputy Sgt. Scott Goddard (left) drilled a hole while

It's official: The Extravaganza is on for Feb. 11

Today, 8:24am

The 2012 Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza is a go. But it doesn't mean that, as in past years, all roads again will lead to Hole-in-the-Day Bay on contest day. That's the message from the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office.

Update: Staples police continue to search for armed robbery suspect

01/26/12

The Staples Police Department Thursday continued to search for a white male in his 20s or 30s who entered Staples Self Serve brandishing a handgun and demanding money.

CLC student, instructor attend DNR roundtable

Today, 2:18pm

Natural Resources student Bryan Harvey of Aitkin and instructor Bill Faber of Central Lakes College attended the DNR's 22nd annual Roundtable in St. Paul earlier this month.

Comfort Keepers is hiring 2:20pm

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Proposed constitutional amendment for voter ID 8:49am

Woman accused of abandoning infant in woods 11:10am

Police: Pest control worker interrupts assault 10:45am

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Ben Bernanke smiles in the face of critics

WASHINGTON - They likened him to a traitor. They hinted darkly that he might suffer violence because of his actions in office. They said they wanted him fired.

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DNR proposes to let Minn. hunters take 400 wolves

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Sons of Norway Lodge No. 1-659 ISLE - Tusenvann, Sons of Norway Lodge No. 1-659 in Isle, will meet at noon Feb. 11 at the I.R.E.C. building in Isle.

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Kaler: UMinn. football stadium could serve Vikings

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler says TCF Bank stadium would be "quite adequate" as a temporary home for the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings could use the university's football stadium for up to three years if the NFL team decides to renovate and continue using ...