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(BRAINERD, MN) — The Crow Wing County Board held its second regular meeting of the month on Tuesday… The board heard a presentation from Tami Lueck from Community Services regarding a letter of need from Better Outlook Minnesota… The letter of need was approved unanimously, allowing for the opening of Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS).…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — The city of Brainerd held its second regular council meeting of the month on Tuesday… Mayor Dave Badeaux mentioned that, after having multiple conversations on the issue over the course of a few months, the council agreed to move forward with updating its street light policy, and the first action taken should…
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Minnesota’s 1,780 townships will have annual meetings March 8. Known as Township Day, these annual meetings are every year on the second Tuesday in March. Residents of the townships will meet to voice their opinions about local issues with other township residents and also vote directly on their annual tax levy — direct democracy in…
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On February 17th 2022 at 9:19 PM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a snowmobile crash with injury on the Paul Bunyan Trail in Powers Township, rural Backus MN. Responder arrived on scene and learned that a 66-year-old male of Sauk Rapids MN was operating a 2019 Artic Cat when it rolled…
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Two more local candidates have confirmed their runs for the new Districts of 5A and 6B. Mike Paulus, currently executive director of the Cass County Economic Development Corp., announced his candidacy for the newly formed House 5A District. Rep. John Poston’s recent retirement announcement leaves an open seat in District 5A. After a quick mention…
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Isle Public Schools Two hour late start Onamia Public Schools 2 hours late Pierz School 2 hour delay
CO Andrew Dirks (CCSRA) Checked ice anglers and snowmobilers throughout the week. Enforcement action included registration violations. CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) spent the week mainly on snowmobile and fishing activity. Enforcement action was taken for speeding, registration and failure to stop. Investigations continue for work in public waters and trapping cases.CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd)…
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(NISSWA, MN) — The city of Nisswa held its February regular council meeting last week… Among the topics discussed was the possibility of installing a new sound system for the downtown area… The Nisswa Chamber of Commerce is taking preliminary steps to identify vendors and the city is asking for public input on the idea,…
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