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Couple to open pharmacy in Longville

LONGVILLE - Michael and Laurie Schwartzwald expect to open a full-service pharmacy in Longville by the end of May in a building they purchased next to the post office.

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876 prefix phone numbers often add up to trouble, BBB says

It happens in Minnesota countless times every single day as the phone rings and unsuspecting people and are told they've won a sweepstakes prize.

Business

Pet North gains CUP approval from Baxter planning commission

Pet North received a recommendation from the Baxter Planning and Zoning Commission for a conditional permit approval.

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Tami Sjoblom learns to cast-off during a visit to her childhood friend's store U

Utrinkets moves to Brainerd

Laughs were as common as knitting needles at Utrinkets in downtown Brainerd. "We laugh a lot," said Ann Lanz.

by Renee Richardson

Business

CAREER ■ Walz-Lund Enterprises receives DPS certification Walz-Lund Enterprises was recently certified by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to design and produce its own permit-to-carry training materials.

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Residents may now apply for Crow Wing County permits online

Crow Wing County residents may now apply for permits online, the county's Land Services Department reported.

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Friday, May 10, 2013

Biz Buzz: Jimmy's Pizza move to Crosby ends before it begins, parties say

Jimmy's Pizza isn't moving to Crosby after all. The parties involved say the deal fell apart.

By Renee Richardson

Business Notes May 12

CAREER ■ Atomic Learning gains award LITTLE FALLS - The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) presented the 2013 CODiE Awards in education technology on May 6, during ...

Jobs results of JOBZ in Cass County reported by EDC

About 10 years ago, JOBZ, the Job Opportunity Building Zones, were all the talk in economic development circles. Cass County offered to participate in this statewide program by signing the ...

Nominations sought for business excellence awards honoring entrepreneurial spirit

The Brainerd Lakes Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2013 Business Excellence Award. This program, presented by DE Media, is designed to recognize area businesses for their ...

Minnesota exports set second straight annual record

Minnesota exports of agricultural, mining and manufactured products set a record for the second consecutive year in 2012, climbing 1.2 percent to $20.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Picture Perfect opens in downtown Brainerd

Beth Workman thought she'd have a teaching career but - as often happens in life - the path to the expected destination hit a detour. Workman earned a social science degree at St. Cloud ...

By Renee Richardson

Biz Buzz: one pizza place is leaving Brainerd but another is opening in Baxter

One pizza place is leaving the Brainerd and one is moving in Baxter.

By Renee Richardson

Pequot Lakes gets creative to fill employee shortage

JENKINS - Pequot Tool & Manufacturing, like many manufacturing companies across the United States, has been on a roller coaster ride over the last decade.

Business Notes May 5

CAREER ■ Little Falls chamber selects Tabatt LITTLE FALLS - The Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce announced Tom Tabatt, St. Otto's Care Center, is the May employee of the month. ...

Riverwood Healthcare hires new CEO

AITKIN - The Riverwood Healthcare Center Governing Board of Directors selected Chad Cooper as chief executive officer with an anticipated start date of July 1.

Monday, April 29, 2013

Affordable housing event planned in Baxter

Affordable housing event planned in Baxter A Housing and Community Dialogue is planned May 7-8 at Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes in Baxter.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Tourism, marketing summit features Explore Minnesota speaker, update on trends

The Brainerd Lakes Chamber, together with its GoSocial and Tourism Advisory committees, will host the 2013 Regional Tourism and Online Marketing Summit on Tuesday at Grand View Lodge's Gull ...

Seibel and Alters gain promotions

Phil Seibel and Susie Alters of the Brainerd Dispatch recently gained promotions. Seibel is now vice president of revenue development and Alters is now advertising director.

Biz Buzz: Northwoods Inne restaurant to open this May

A storied restaurant in the lakes area is springing back to life this May. The Northwoods Inne, formerly the Bobber's Restaurant and formerly the Northwoods Inn in Ossipee on County Highway ...

By Renee Richardson

Dermatology Professionals off free skin cancer screenings

BAXTER - Free skin cancer screenings will be offered from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Business Notes April 28

CAREER ■ Mills gains 2013 outstanding alumni award Marisa Mills was recognized by Northwood University Florida as an outstanding alumna. Mills was one of four recipients recognized for the ...

BBB warns students of rental scams

■ Affordable housing event planned in Baxter A Housing and Community Dialogue is planned May 7-8 at Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes in Baxter.

Monday, April 22, 2013

CRMC and Minneapolis Heart Institute unveil plans

BAXTER - Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) and Minneapolis Heart Institute (MHI) unveiled more details about building plans off Isle Drive in Baxter. The new 22,000-square-foot clinic ...

Friday, April 19, 2013

Hughes of Aitkin named 2013 Family Physician of the Year

AITKIN - The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) selected Dr. Donald Hughes of Aitkin as the 2013 Family Physician of the Year.

Employers cut 5,200 jobs in March

The Minnesota unemployment rate dropped 0.1 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted 5.4 percent, according to figures released recently by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic ...