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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...
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...
‘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.
Brainerd Softball Builds Off Momentum with Win Over Willmar
After starting the season 9-0, Brainerd softball would hit a rough patch, losing four of their next six games and dropping out of the Class AAAA top 10. But they would bounce back with two straight wins over Fergus Falls and Centennial to finish out last week strong. Now, with...
Crosslake Community School Helps Pack Meals to Feed the Community
On May 6 in Crosslake, and with guidance from The Outreach Program, thousands of meals for those in need were put together and packaged within one hour. And those meals were put together by students in second through eighth grade at Crosslake Community School. “My third and fourth graders have...
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...
Softball Game Preview: Pequot Lakes Hits the Road
Pequot Lakes is 8-0 against Staples-Motley since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Pequot Lakes Patriots will be staying on the road to face off against the Staples-Motley Cardinals at 4:30 p.m. Staples-Motley took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Pequot Lakes, who comes in off a win.
Brainerd Girls’ Lacrosse Takes 11-1 Loss Against Monticello
In girls’ lacrosse on Tuesday, Brainerd was looking for win #8 as they hosted 4-4 Monticello. Monticello took the match over the Warriors with an 11-1 victory. Brainerd will close out the regular season this Friday when they host Rocori.
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