LOCAL BRIEFS
No plane found
Aitkin County Undersheriff Bruce Beck said the sheriff's department Friday was still investigating reports of a possible plane crash Thursday night on the east side of Mille Lacs Lake near Isle.
However, Beck said no planes have been reported missing and searches conducted in the area Thursday night, which included crews from the sheriff's department, DNR and the State Patrol, didn't find any downed aircraft and no emergency locator transmitters were detected.
Beck said another flyover with a State Patrol aircraft was to take place Friday to make sure they didn't miss anything.
Beck said a report came in about 7:30 p.m. Thursday from a resident who had heard sounds like engine trouble from an aircraft.
Book donations accepted
Friends of the Brainerd Public Library are accepting donations for the upcoming spring used book sale on March 30-31. Donations of books, CDs and videos may be dropped off at the library during regular business hours.
For information, call the library at 829-5574.
Students eye Brainerd
Three students from The School of Entrepreneurship in Leksand, Sweden, wish to visit Brainerd in March during a vocational training period.
The students, Elin Markstrom, Nayla El-Zein and Asa Hammarsten, are majoring in entrepreneurship in the experience industry.
For more information or to assist the students with arrangements, including lodging, contact Brainerd Mayor James Wallin at 232-0220.
Enjoy pancakes, carnival
There will be a pancake supper and carnival for kids from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Brainerd. Cost for adults, $3.50; children, $2; family, $12.