Spring truck weight restrictions end May 13 for central frost zones Spring truck weight restrictions on state highways in the central Minnesota frost zone will end Monday.

Birding Big Day is Sunday at the Northland Arboretum Anyone interested in birds is invited to attend the annual Birding Big Day Sunday at the Northland Arboretum.

■ Spring truck weight restrictions end May 13 for central frost zones Spring truck weight restrictions on state highways in the central Minnesota frost zone will end Monday.

Nisswa Women's Club style show is May 28 NISSWA - The Nisswa Women's Club annual style show and luncheon will be conducted on May 28 at Madden's. This is the 30th year the event has been conducted.

Several grass fires ignited Friday in the Brainerd lakes area, sending firefighters and foresters with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) scrambling to contain them.

Crow Wing County Sheriff Todd Dahl is asking for everyone's cooperation and patience during the fishing opener weekend. Most of the lakes in our area are still partially covered in ice. The ice should be considered unsafe for vehicle or foot traffic.

Latest ice out recorded Alexander April 25, 2002 Baby May 6, 2008 Big Sandy May 4, 1996 Calhoun April 28, 2013 Crow Wing April 30, 1975 Edna May 2, 1979 Farm Island May 2, 2008 ...

■ How area lawmakers voted Voting yes - Rep. John Ward, DFL-Baxter; Rep. Joe Radinovich, DFL-Crosby; Rep. Tom Anzelc, DFL-Balsam Township; Rep. John Persell, DFL-Bemidji. Voting no - Rep. Mark Anderson, R-Lake Shore; Rep.

Brainerd area lawmakers split along party lines on the gay marriage bill that passed Thursday 75-59 and is on the way to a Senate vote on Monday. Rep.

The Center Monday 8 a.m.- Greeting card recycling. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.- Cardio Exercise Room. 9 a.m.- Free Blood Pressure Checks. 9-10 a.m.- ZUMBA Gold 10 a.m.-4 p.m.-The Gift Shop. 10 am- Grief Group (2nd week of month) 11 a.m.- Bone Builders.