Local briefs

Public information meetings regarding the Highway 210 reconstruction project will begin at 7:30 a.m. May 7 at the Westgate Mall in front of the Dairy Queen.

The meetings will continue weekly at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays during the summerlong construction project.

Individuals who attended this morning's meeting between MnDOT representatives and the Brainerd Lakes Area Chambers of Commerce Highway 210 reconstruction steering committee suggested Crow Wing County may want to have a representative at the next meeting.

Frustration was expressed with the lack of advance information regarding the recent closure of James Street and resumption of construction work on Riverside Drive.

Todd Holman, Baxter city planner, told the steering committee today the city will be lenient with the need for temporary signs by businesses affected by the construction zone.

Power outage planned

Brainerd Public Utility customers in the Southeast 28th Street, East Oak and Highway 18 and 25 areas will experience a brief power outage at approximately 7 a.m. Saturday.

For more information, contact the utility repair service office at 829-2193.

Pillager Head Start plans open house

PILLAGER -- Pillager Head Start will host an open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Pillager Elementary School.

Families with children who will be 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 1 will have an opportunity to meet staff, play in the room, ask questions and fill out applications.

For more information call 746-3557 extension 327.

Brainerd Planning commission to meet Wednesday

The Brainerd Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the city council chambers at Brainerd City Hall.

EDA to meet May 13

The Brainerd Economic Development Authority will meet at 8 a.m. May 13 in the city council chambers at Brainerd City Hall.

Brainerd school committee to meet

The Brainerd School District's Personnel Committee will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the district office to review the educational assistants' contract and discuss having retired teachers substitute teach.

Brainerd school panel to meet

The Brainerd School District's Building Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in the district office to approve bid package No. 6 for Forestview Middle School.