BRAINERD — Crow Wing County is asking for public comments on its 2025-40 Long-Range Transportation Plan until July 9.
Residents, businesses and visitors can submit feedback on the plan by filling out a survey as well as leaving comments on specific areas of an interactive map of the county. More information as well as a PDF of the full plan can be found on the website for the county's highway department.
The plan will help the county identify and prioritize long-term highway improvements with a focus on safety for vehicles and pedestrians as well as road maintenance. The plan will also focus on preparing for future growth and change.
The county will use the plan as a roadmap for guiding investments in transportation over the next 20 years or longer. Aside from maintenance and upgrades for roads, bridges and trails, the plan's goals include protecting natural resources, enhancing connectivity between communities and meeting accessibility and mobility needs.
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Law enforcement found a body that is believed to be 62-year-old Jane Korpela near Aitkin on Sunday, June 29, 2025. The search continues for her partner Daniel Latterell.
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The committee will discuss and make recommendations on project proposals at a virtual public meeting July 7.
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Also Greater Bemidji, partnering with other economic development groups, is launching a rapid-response no-interest loan program to assist storm-damaged small businesses.
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The Grand Rapids Food Shelf remains open. But volunteers are concerned that the warehouse closure means community needs won't be met. The org says it will reinvest savings.
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's report found many of the lakes, streams and wetlands in the watershed to be in good condition.
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The emergency declaration follows a severe windstorm on June 21, 2025, that downed thousands of trees and caused widespread power outages.
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United Way of 1000 Lakes, serving Itasca County, honored Anttila and other finalists at its Community Impact Celebration in May 2025.
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After authorizing a strike last week, north-central and northeastern APPs with the Minnesota Nurses Association filed a 10-day strike notice Monday, June 30, 2025.
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The Leech Lake Emergency Operations Center continues to coordinate response efforts following the June 21, 2025, severe storm that impacted the Cass Lake area.
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Whether in search of supplies, groceries or even a hot meal, Bemidjians flocked to the location as the first day of operations began for the new center.