Hawley School Board Meets
This past Monday night, the Hawley School Board began discussing its Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Superintendent Phil Jenson says things are going well, so far.
“Moron Lawbreaker of the Week” 5-23-23
A Colorado driver, who was pulled over for speeding, tried to pull a fast one on the police by switching places with his dog in the car to avoid being arrested. The officer who pulled him over noticed the driver moving around inside the car and then getting out from the passenger side. He told…
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Learn How to BBQ Like a Pro with Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning in Clearbrook
The Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning program is happy to present Brian and Kathy Brandt with their next weekly program. Brian and Kathy are the owners of Sally BBQ in Marshall, Minnesota and will share their professional BBQ Competition journey from novice grillers to grand champion pit master’s to small business owners. The Brandt’s will…
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Preview of Memorial Day Ceremonies in Brainerd Monday May 29, 2023
Mark Persons, Webmaster and Chaplain at the Brainerd VFW, and Mike Williams, former Navy corpsman and currently a Sergeant at Arms at the Brainerd VFW (as well as being a part of the Brainerd Honor Guard), speak about Memorial Day and the ceremonies scheduled for May 29, 2023. The 2nd Annual Brainerd VFW Freedom Festival…
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Brainerd Lions Club 5-23-23
Nancy Cross, President Elect of the Brainerd Lions, provides a little history about the organization and tells us about the many ways that the Brainerd Lions Club helps and supports the Brainerd Lakes Area.
Boy Burned in ATV Gas Tank Explosion in Plummer
A 13 year old boy has been burned after an explosion while putting gas into an ATV. It happened Sunday, May 21st at a gas station in Plummer. Red Lake County Sheriff Mitch Bernstein says the boy was taken to Sanford in Thief River Falls and then flown to the Hennepin County Burn Center. Bernstein…
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Pet Therapy Program at Benedictine Living Community in Ada
ADA, MN – Benedictine Living Community in Ada has a pet therapy program. Katrina Prestegord with Benedictine says there have been quite a few different animals coming to the Living Community. Prestegord explains the health benefits of having pets. Prestegord says that the Living Community is hoping to get their own pet for the facility…
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White Earth Receives Broadband Grant
Last week, the White Earth Bank of Chippewa received a $500,000 grant from the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program. White Earth District Two Representative Eugene Sommers says the tribe was actually hoping for a larger grant. Sommers was asked what will happen with the tribe getting less money than hoped for. Sommers says the White Earth…
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Planning continues for 5th Anniversary of Ada Event Center
Ada, MN – The city of Ada Event Center is celebrating it’s 5th year of existence after the city renovated and took over the old VFW facility. City Administrator Ashley Larson says plans are coming into shape to have a community celebration to recognize the 5 year anniversary, and also to look at fundraising for…
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School year ends for Hawley Schools
Hawley, MN – The Hawley School will be dismissing students early to end the year on Friday at 1:07pm. Graduation commencement will be on Saturday at 2pm and will be streamed on yourliveevent.com. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson also reported that there will not be any retirements from the High School staff this year,…
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