Brainerd

Events this week include a Norwegian celebration in Bemidji and a unique exercise class in Grand Rapids.

More than 350 educators and community members assembled along Oak Street to call attention to the unsettled union contracts ahead of the May 11, 2026, School Board meeting.

Events this week include plant sales in Bemidji, Hibbing Community Connect and a jazz festival in Brainerd.

A 48-year-old Baxter man was identified as the victim in the crash. The driver of the vehicle was an 18-year-old from Brainerd.

One program will be developed by Central Lakes College for an Eagan company. The other two are for manufacturers with locations in Brainerd and Fosston.

Events this week include a webinar on mosquito ecology and a Mother's Day brunch at Buck Lake, north of Nashwauk.

The expansion in Crow Wing County will help an estimated 1,100 households experiencing food insecurity per month by June 2026, the organization reported.

Events this week include a production of "The Grapes of Wrath" in Brainerd, the First Friday Art Walk in Grand Rapids, and a student art reception in Bemidji.

An Afternoon with ORIP is a free session from the Outdoor Recreation Industry Partnership that will cover an economic impact report and next steps for the industry.

Events this week include a job fair in Virginia, a hike at Itasca State Park and KAXE's 50th birthday!