breezy point

The second round of severe thunderstorms on June 29, 2026, knocked out power for even more people than the first round did, with strong winds, large hail and heavy rain.

Officers from multiple agencies converged in Breezy Point Tuesday afternoon, May 19, 2026, but police said they've found no evidence of a crime.

The Pequot Lakes Fire District and Breezy Point Police Department responded to the fire the morning of March 14, 2026. The incident is under investigation.

Crow Wing County, the Pequot Lakes School District and the cities of Breezy Point and Pequot Lakes joined together in the study of County Highway 11 near the school.

Scam Jam will include speakers on topics such as the tactics criminals use to commit fraud. It will also have a mini-expo for resources as well as a talk about Medicare fraud.

Denise Slipy joins a widening pool of candidates filing ahead of the April 15 special primary. The election comes in the wake of Justin Eichorn's arrest and resignation.

Ruud opted not to join the crowded field vying for the state Senate seat left vacant by Justin Eichorn's resignation, pointing to her various other commitments.

Kimberly Bolz-Andolshek, Mariah Hines, Curt Johnson, Susan Mathison-Young and Amy Sjoblad are running for I.S.D. 186, Pequot Lakes, School Board.

Plus an update on the deaths in Breezy Point, progress on the Barnum wildfire and updated road construction plans in Bemidji.

Plus the debate over school resource officers in local schools, progress on Barnum wildfire and exceptional drought conditions in region.