Pequot Lakes, Crosby, Brainerd and Baxter: consider this your official challenge.

Pending customary regulatory approvals, the organizations anticipate the combination will be effective Jan. 1, 2027.

The forum, titled “Chronic Wasting Disease Management in Minnesota’s Deer,” will be held in Brainerd on Oct. 26.

LaMelo Ball is the 33rd-best player in the NBA, according to The Ringer’s new top 100. He’s 35th on ESPN’s list, and 41st for ...

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Law enforcement leaders unveiled a plan Monday, Oct. 19, to curb gang violence in Minnesota using an existing investigative ...

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Pilots arriving at Pine River Regional Airport have traditionally benefited from a courtesy car allowing them to get around town, courtesy of Janice Gardiner. Gardiner donated the courtesy car to the ...

Keira Strong-Bailey Westerman grind out doubles thriller; Emme Sullivan and Claire Oseland cruise through singles bracket.

Mitch Swaggert was selected Crosslake School Staff of the Year for 2026 and sat down for an interview Oct. 8, 2026.

WALKER — October is Fire Prevention Month — a time to remind everyone that fire safety begins long before an emergency occurs ...