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Suburban Twin Cities poverty increasing

May 20, 2013 9:21 pm

ST. PAUL, Minn.—A new report shows poverty in the Twin Cities suburbs is growing faster than many other metropolitan areas in the nation.

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Residents will have a chance to weigh in on city future

May 21, 2013 4:19 am

Residents will soon get a chance to weigh in on the future vision for Brainerd and four city council identified priorities. A town hall meeting will be June 10. The final two of four top priorities w...

Rescue from the rubble

May 21, 2013 4:18 am

MOORE, Okla. (AP) A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow...

Grant Wilcox's imprint will not be forgotten

May 21, 2013 4:17 am

Brainerd High School (BHS) Chamber Orchestra Director Grant Wilcox has left his imprint on BHS and on the lakes community. After more than 30 years of teaching thousands of students how to play in the...

DNR solicits help to stop invasive species

May 21, 2013 3:15 am

With zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil and other invasive species continuing to be a threat to waters in the Brained lakes area and Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 2nd Lt. Rob Habe...

Salmonella linked to Krinos brand tahini

May 21, 2013 3:15 am

Two Minnesota children, both under 1 year old, have become ill with salmonellosis linked to eating Krinos brand tahini sesame paste that has been recalled by the manufacturer. State health and agricu...

CRASHES

May 21, 2013 3:13 am

Brainerd man injured after losing control of vehicle A 56-year-old Brainerd man was injured Saturday when the vehicle he was in left Highway 210 near Wonderland Park Circle, west of Brainerd after go...

Brainerd schools personnel committee to meet

May 21, 2013 3:13 am

The Brainerd Public Schools Personnel Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Washington Educational Services Building. The committee will move into closed session for the purpose of labor grou...

Firefighters have busy weekend

May 21, 2013 3:12 am

Firefighters have busy weekend The Brainerd Fire Department responded to several calls Friday through Sunday. On Friday, firefighters responded to a grass fire at 2:06 p.m. on 10987 Leisure Lane and t...

Crow Wing County announces Health Matters TV program

May 20, 2013 2:10 am

Simplified SNAP application available A shortened and simplified Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program application is now available for Minnesotans age 60 and older. The SNAP application for se...

Salvation Army volunteers help firefighters

May 20, 2013 2:09 am

Members of the Brainerd Salvation Armys Emergency Disaster Services Team may not have put out any blazes in the Green Valley fire that claimed 55 homes and buildings in the Menahga area, but their pre...