Brainerd

Central Lakes College in Brainerd’s poetry program Verse Like Water features renowned national poets. Jeff Johnson, director of Verse Like Water, joined “Area Voices” to discuss the upcoming season.

Ellison will visit Bemidji to hear from community members about their stories and concerns about recent federal actions. A second forum is planned for Oct. 27 in Brainerd.

Events this week include a monarch butterfly festival in Bemidji and the Range Walk to End Alzheimer's in Chisholm.

Events this week include a community gathering in Brainerd, a memorial blood drive in Baxter, a modern dance film showing in Puposky and a book launch in Bemidji.

The cost is 40 cents per pound for businesses and billing will be accomplished through the landfill office on Sept. 18, 2025. Computer equipment and other electronics are accepted.

Events this week include Flapjack Festival in Brainerd, 'Annie' in Pequot Lakes, Open Mic Night in Park Rapids, Starapalooza at Long Lake Conservation Center and the Fall Bazaar in Buhl.

Events this week include a CommUnity Meals Open House at the Pine River Community Garden, Young Original playing in Hibbing and Swedish genealogy in Chisholm.

The Brainerd Police Department reported it was contacted by a staff member who overheard the boy making allegedly threatening comments on the first day of school.

The Bridge offers guests who are 18 or older a place to sleep, personal necessities provided by donors and support from trained staff.

Events this week include an artist reception and Medicare presentation in Bemidji, a rummage sale in Brainerd, Fall Fest in Virginia and the Lumberjack Mile and 5K in Grand Rapids.