BAXTER — The cell tower by Kohl’s in Baxter may be coming down in June.  Sometimes called the Eiffel Tower, the massive structure stands out in the Baxter business district. But its days appear numbered. Tuesday the Baxter City Council heard the Minnesota Department of Transportation...

At a time when the wildfire season is usually starting to wrap up, fires this week have been picking up in the Brainerd area.  The increase in grass fires coincides with the longest stretch of nice weather for the Brainerd area this spring — three days and counting of sunny skies, temperature...

Brainerd residents took advantage of the city’s free, curbside pickup of unwanted items — so much so that the effort is taking longer than expected and could cost more than originally thought. When city crews started their pick-up effort last week, it was quickly realized that the job would take...

The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport manager on Tuesday said he would recommend the airport commission follow the opinion of the Brainerd city attorney regarding a conflict of interest issue with one of the commission’s members.  The Brainerd City Council on Monday addressed the conflict of in...

A Brainerd research partnership may have far-reaching implications regarding energy and the economy — and it comes from a steady source that’s largely untapped.  The source could be surprising. It flows throughout the city and has the ability to heat 450 homes in Brainerd per year or part o...

  Brainerd Mayor James Wallin, during his regular report to the city council Monday, took council member Bob Olson to task for Olson’s  criticism of city department heads.  Wallin’s comments followed discussion on a conflict of interest allegation regarding a Brainerd Lakes Region...

A new category of licensed maintenance plumber would be created, under a bill passed by the House 130-1. Rep. Larry Howes , R-Walker, who sponsors H.F. 632 said the bill would make it easier for small resort owners to do routine upkeep. The bill now goes to the Senate, where Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen, ...

Not only is underage drinking a misdemeanor crime, but allowing underage drinking to take place at your home or on your property could result in a misdemeanor charge.  The Brainerd City Council with a 5-2 vote on Monday adopted a social host ordinance, aimed at curbing underage drinking parties...

  PINE RIVER — Central Cass County residents will soon have a new resource for higher education.  The Cass County Economic Development Corp. recently received a grant from TDF Foundation of Washington, D.C., to operate a computer lab at the new CLC Community Outreach Site in partnership ...

The Brainerd Jaycees won several awards at the spring convention in Alexandria May 13-14.  Chapter awards include gold chapter and placing second out of 80 in the parade of chapters....