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Brainerd · BrainerdBRAINERD — Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union is hosting free Community Shred Days from 11 a.m.-noon May 31 at its Brainerd office and 11 a.m.-noon June 3 at the Baxter office. “Shredding documents that have your personal information is a great way to protect yourself from identity theft by keeping the wrong person from finding your Social Security number, financial account numbers, credit card numbers and any other valuable identifying data,”…See the Story
Free shred days at MMFCU in May and June help protect identity
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Brainerd · BrainerdBRAINERD — The public is invited to a dedication event Monday, May 13, at the Washington Educational Services Building. There will be a ribbon cutting and dedication for the Brainerd Public Schools building after recent renovations. A 1993 time capsule sealed at Franklin Junior High will be opened, and another time capsule will be sealed. Tours of the facility will begin at 4 p.m., and a program in the Tornstrom Auditorium will begin at 5 p.…See the Story
Washington building to be dedicated, time capsule opened
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Brainerd · BrainerdPeople competing in the marathon, half marathon, relay marathon and 10k cross the finish line on Saturday, May 4, 2024, during the 17th annual Run for the Lakes in Nisswa. Brock Tesdahl took first place in the full marathon with a time of 2:43.13 and Natalie Timmers was the first place female full marathoner with a time of 3:35.54.
Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 2024 klick! Gallery
Runners make it across the finish line during the 17th a…See the Story
Crossing the finish line
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Brainerd · BrainerdDear Master Gardener: Our city newsletter said residents need to be on the lookout for garlic mustard on our properties and eradicate it. What is it and what does it look like? Answer: Garlic mustard is a Minnesota Department of Agriculture-restricted noxious weed, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources defines it as an invasive terrestrial species. It was probably brought to the United States for food or medicinal purposes in the 1…See the Story
Ask the Master Gardener: You need persistence to control the spread of garlic mustard
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Brainerd · BrainerdCROSSLAKE — The National Loon Center and Northern Waters Land Trust, in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources–Loon Restoration Project, announced the return of the summer workshop series, “From Land to Water: Conserving Minnesota’s Loons.” Dive into the fascinating world of Minnesota’s iconic state bird and the vital freshwater ecosystems they call home. These interactive workshops are designed to educate participant…See the Story
Discover the wonders of Minnesota’s loons through summer workshops
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Brainerd · BrainerdWADENA — Astera Health celebrated National Volunteer Week by bringing back its volunteer program. This program was on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our volunteer program had existed for many years, but like many programs, it was halted due to a shifted focus on COVID. We know the efforts of our volunteers are welcomed by our patients, visitors, and staff. We are grateful to have so many community members helping us make the patient e…See the Story
Astera Health restores volunteer program
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Brainerd · BrainerdST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz Friday, May 3, announced the appointment of Karl Schmidt as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s 7th Judicial District. Schmidt will be replacing the Honorable Michael S. Jesse and will be chambered in Foley in Benton County.
Minnesota’s 7th Judicial District encompasses Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd, and Wadena counties. “Karl Schmidt will be a great addition to the…See the Story
Walz appoints Karl Schmidt to fill 7th Judicial District vacancy
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