Two years ago a community notification meeting for a Level 3 predatory offender moving into Brainerd attracted more than 50 people. On Thursday, only three people showed up for the community notification meeting for Level 3 predatory offender Joshua Matthew McMillen, 23, who is being released...
Thu, 05/05/2011 - 8:20pmAfter years of effort, Crow Wing County Board Chairman Paul Thiede said he was finally making headway. Thiede said there has been a steady erosion of the $15 solid waste assessment with that money going to recycling efforts. The $15 assessment is on all properties with a buiding value of more ...
Tue, 04/19/2011 - 8:39pmIn an effort to increase awareness about outdoor fire hazards, the DNR has declared April 17-23 as Wildfire Prevention Week. “We want to encourage people to make a special effort to control their fires not only this week, but all year long,” Larry Himanga, DNR wildfire prevention coordinator, sa...
Thu, 04/14/2011 - 8:25pmThere’s a quote I recently came across that says “Volunteers aren’t free because they’re cheap, but because they’re priceless.” That definitely describes the volunteers for 4-H in Crow Wing County. ...
Wed, 04/13/2011 - 5:54pm“We cannot always build the future for your youth, but we can build our youth for the future” — F.D. Roosevelt From the Kinship kids and the staff we hope you know how much you are appreciated. Our volunteers truly make a difference in the lives of kids everyday. Your giving of your time...
Wed, 04/13/2011 - 5:53pmVolunteer week...
Fri, 04/08/2011 - 4:48pmJaime Jorge to perform World renowned violinist Jaime Jorge will be in concert at the Brainerd Seventh-day Adventist Church at 6 p.m. April 17. Jorge has performed internationally for governors and other government officials, at Carnegie Hall, various university orchestras, and much...
Thu, 04/07/2011 - 4:10pmThe Brainerd School District is overhauling the way it identifies gifted and talented students, expanding the process to make it more inclusive of all students. The Brainerd School Board Curriculum Committee Wednesday heard from Deb Lechner, director of teaching and learning; Erin Herman, gifted and...
Wed, 04/06/2011 - 8:57pmIn life, we are provided few situations in which we are rewarded just by walking into a room. Mentoring is one of those rare situations. Our experience has shown time and time again that your presence — just being you — has a powerful, lifelong, positive impact on a child. So what are you ...
Tue, 04/05/2011 - 2:20pm
Adult volunteer of the month Barbara Blegen Hometown: Bloomington moved to Baxter in 1999 Family: 1 son, 2 grandchildren Volunteer activities: Barbara does floor duty at St. Joseph's Medical Center, works in the office at Journey North and volunteered at Edgewood Vi...
Fri, 04/01/2011 - 5:36pm
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