Captain Ty Boyle-Let’s Talk About It-4/15/22
Former Bronco Ty Boyle, a captain in the United States Army, talks about his recent victory in the Best Ranger Competition.
Crow Wing County Board Weighs Redistricting, Highway Improvement Plan, and More in April 12 Meeting
(BRAINERD, MN) — The Crow Wing County Board held its first regular meeting of the month of April on Tuesday. During the long and intensive meeting, the board considered the completed proposal for redistricting for commissioner districts… The full proposed map can be found below (top image), but it was approved unanimously. The board also…
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Central Lakes College Monthly Update with Dr. Hara Charlier – April 2022
(BRAINERD, MN) — This week, we caught up with the President of Central Lakes College, Dr. Hara Charlier, to get our monthly update with the school. Dr. Charlier said that, as the school turns its focus to the summer and fall, the staff is putting emphasis on assisting students who are unsure of which career…
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Weird and Wacky Wednesday
A new species of skunk is showing that there is no limit to how bizarre Mother Nature can be. Americans, meet the new polka-dotted, hand-standing spotted skunk. This black skunk, with white polka dots instead of the usual white stripe down the back, is also unique from other types of skunks in that they do…
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District 9 Conservation Officer Reports
CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) worked fishing, trapping, and ATV enforcement. Numerous wildlife-related calls were handled. CO Amber Ladd (Aitkin) worked spring beaver-trapping activity and watched some turkey scouting activities as well as late ice angers. CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) worked area lakes and checked anglers. Ice conditions on area lakes are beginning to deteriorate…
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Three Area Students Headed to National Washington Youth Tour
(BRAINERD, MN) — The nationwide Washington Youth Tour is back. After a two year hiatus, Crow Wing Power is now able to send three high school juniors to Washington, DC. Amber Gardner from Backus, Bryce Tennier from Jenkins, and Emily Holtti from Pine River are this year’s essay winners. They will join approximately 900 other…
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