Brainerd Lakes Chamber 8-16-22
Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager at Brainerd Lakes Chamber, updates us on upcoming chamber events and happenings around Brainerd, Pequot Lakes, Crosslake and Breezy Point.
Expect increased congestion on Brainerd Lakes Area roads week of Monday, Aug. 15
BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists should plan for heavy traffic volumes and congestion on Highway 371 and other Brainerd Lakes Area roads in Crow Wing County. With some local roads closed for construction and more than 100,000 visitors expected to attend the 40th Annual Lucas Oil National Hot Rod Association Nationals race at the Brainerd International Raceway (BIR)…
Read more
Lakes Area Music Festival’s 14th Annual Season Kicks Off July 30-31
The Lakes Area Music Festival opens its 14th annual season on July 30 and 31 with “Tribute to the Earth.” Saturday’s concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s event is at 2 p.m. – both in the new Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, located in Brainerd. This orchestral concert, led by music director, Christian Reif, includes…
Read more
Weekly DNR Conservation Officer Reports
District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-07-18 CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) patrolled for all-terrain vehicle and boating activity this past week. He received a report and investigated a very large litter-dumping complaint at a local wildlife management area parking lot. Numerous bags of rubbish and filth were left behind. Information was located and the…
Read more
Brainerd Public Schools Update with Supt. Laine Larson
Outgoing Superintendent of Brainerd Public Schools joined us on the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to discuss her upcoming retirement and what’s coming up with Brainerd Schools. When asked about looking ahead to retirement, Larson said she doesn’t have the ‘senioritis’ version. Larson then went on to give the key dates for the upcoming graduation…
Read more