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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Contributed/Carlton County Board Meeting Recording / CivicMediaA motion was started at the Carlton County Committee of the Whole meeting July 7, 2026, for an interim ordinance on the development of data centers. -
Contributed/Becker County Sheriff's Office Facebook PageThe storm caused damage to buildings, trees and power lines. Thousands experienced power outages due to the storm. -
Erin Bowman/KAXEThe nonprofit's new food shelf location in downtown Grand Rapids is closer to other services and more walkable compared to the current location off Highway 2 in LaPrairie. -
Chelsey Perkins/Datawrapper graphicThe location of the July 6, 2026, incident is an area commonly used as a swimming beach, and the woman was reportedly swimming at the time. -
Contributed/Rock Ridge Public Schools via FacebookRock Ridge officials and the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office have previously said there was no indication any local students were victims or involved with the case. -
Scott Rodgerson/UnsplashThe Cass County Sheriff’s Office reported a 71-year-old from Pella, Iowa, was piloting the 1984 Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft at the time of the July 5, 2026, incident. -
Contributed/Canva Pro graphicAccording to a news release, the man was in the middle of the eastbound traffic lane as the driver was traveling east at the 13000 block of County Highway 16 on July 5, 2026. -
Canva Graphic/KAXEResponders were forced to evacuate the area because of severe thunderstorms moving into the region July 3, 2026. -
Lorie Shaull/KAXECrowds of varying sizes showed up in both the sunshine and during a heavy downpour for annual Fourth of July parades in Iron Range communities. -
Contributed/Carlton County Board Meeting Recording / CivicMediaA data center discussion is on the agenda for the Carlton County Committee of the Whole meeting on July 7, 2026. A local group is asking for a yearlong moratorium.
