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‘Let’s Go Fishing’ Looking for Volunteers in Brainerd Lakes Area
The Brainerd Lakes Area chapter of Let’s Go Fishing held a fish fry at Camp Confidence last month in East Gull Lake to try and sign up more volunteers. Let’s Go Fishing is an organization with 15 chapters across Minnesota and Wisconsin. They offer free fishing and boating excursions to area seniors, veterans, disabled people, and youth.
Camp Confidence Lions Club’s Spring Formal a Roaring Success
The Camp Confidence Lions Club held their Spring Formal dance Monday night at Cragun’s Legacy Golf Course in East Gull Lake. Adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities attended the dance with the sole intention of having the time of their lives. Just like all of their dances, the Camp...
Andover Man Dies After His Motorcycle Hits Deer Near Aitkin
A 57-year-old Andover man died over the weekend when the motorcycle he was driving struck a deer near Aitkin. The Minnesota State Patrol says James Childrey was westbound on Highway 200 at the time and died following the collision, which happened just after midnight on Sunday.
Ironton Area Man Recovering from Bear Attack
An Ironton area man is recovering from wounds after a bear attacked him Tuesday night. According to the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, the man had let his dog out when the bear attacked the dog, and the man went to step in to help the dog. “A lot...
Mike Randolph named head coach at Northern Lakes High School
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Mike Randolph still has one more chance at history. After three seasons at St. Thomas Academy, Randolph, who also previously coached at Duluth East from 1988-2021, has landed a new job as the head coach of the Northern Lakes high school boys hockey team.
‘Cougar’ rescued, now back home in Sartell
At long last, Cougar the Cat is back where he belongs, at his home in Sartell with his human family, David Eckhof and Lisa Vollbrecht. Cougar is one of 104 cats rescued one day in early April from a house in Crosby, a small town in Crow Wing County. Police in Crosby were informed of cruelty and animal neglect at the house. When they investigated, the cats were removed, with help from the Minnesota Federated Humane Societies. The MFHS then contacted animal shelters throughout the state to find out which, if any, could accommodate so many cats in desperate need of help. Eleven of the cats were in such dire condition, they had to be euthanized.
Pine River Garden Club annual plant sale is May 24
The Pine River Garden Club will host its annual plant sale in conjunction with the Pine River Farmers’ Market May 24 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at the Pine River Depot on Highway 371, south of the traffic light on the west side. This annual sale features perennial plants from area gardeners’ gardens so you know the plants will do well in this growing zone. Typically there are perennial flowers, rhubarb, some tomatoes and a variety of annual flowers, dahlia tubers, canna bulbs, gladiola corms, hostas, day...
Central Lakes Learning Center Offering a Fun Way to Interact with Insects
Locals in the Brainerd Lakes Area will soon have a chance to learn about insects in a unique way. “Bug Bonanza” is a new traveling insect exhibit presented by the Central Lakes Learning Center in Brainerd. The Central Lakes Learning Center’s “Bug Bonanza” is about allowing people to...
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