LOCAL BRIEFS

The Central Lakes College Psychology Club is hosting a panel on depression from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. April 29 on the Brainerd campus.

The panelists, who will present the discussion in the Lecture Hall, are Dr. Peter Neifert, a psychiatrist with St. Joseph's Medical Center; Morgan Juel, a psychotherapist, and Steve Getton, both psychologists with Nystrom and Associates.

The free, public event has been scheduled for a broad view of depression.

Equalization board will meet April 30 at city hall

The Board of Appeal and Equalization of the city of Brainerd will meet at 10 a.m. April 30 at the city hall council chambers.

The purpose of the meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the city has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and whether corrections need to be made.

Individuals who feel the classification of their property is incorrect should first contact their assessor's office to discuss concerns, and if not satisfied by these results may appear before the Board of Appeal and Equalization. Board of Appeal and Equalization officials said that generally, an appearance before the local board is required by law before an appeal can be taken to the county board.

Utilities commission to meet Tuesday

The Brainerd Public Utilities Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the commission meeting room.