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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...
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.
John Zemke Resigns as Brainerd Boys’ Swim & Dive Coach After 27 Years
After 27 years as the head coach of Brainerd boys’ swim and dive, John Zemke decided it was time to retire. He steps away on top after leading the Warriors to this year’s Section 8AA title, his 11th overall, while going 7-1 on the season and taking his career record to 188-34-1. The 2024 Brainerd Warriors Athletic Hall of Fame inductee was named Section 8AA Coach of the Year 17 times and was the Class AA Coach of the Year four times.
‘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.
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...
Brainerd Boys’ Tennis Moves on to Quarterfinals After 7-0 Win Over St. Francis
The boys’ tennis section playoffs continued today with Section 7AA beginning their first round of play. Brainerd finished the regular season with a 10-7 overall record, earning them the 5-seed heading into the tournament, just one seed shy of getting a bye. So today in the first round they were hosting St. Francis, where the winner would move on to the quarterfinals to face Duluth East.
This Week in History
10 years ago... With less than 28 hours to spare until fishing opener, the last ice went out May 8 on Leech Lake. Thursday afternoon, DNR Fisheries declared the ice was out. However, The P-I’s intrepid observer spotted one last ice floe (a whole floe, not just chunks or slush) holding on stubbornly to city pier. Just before dusk, the floe disappeared and the ice was officially out! ...
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...
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...
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.
UCC Coffee House Concert supports Paws and Claws
A concert at the Community Church of Walker (UCC) will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. featuring Linda and Ken Barber. Complimentary coffee and treats will be provided! All donations from a free will offering will go to Paws and Claws in Hackensack. They are a no-kill, 501(c)3 nonprofit animal shelter and boarding facility. Their mission is to save animal lives, educate youth and complete families. Please come out and support Paws and Claws!
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