Crosslake

Events this week include the First Friday Art Walk in Grand Rapids and programs at Lake Bemidji State Park.

As northern Crow Wing County residents address damage from the May 16, 2026, Flanders Fire, officials remind residents of common contractor scams.

The fire, which began May 16, 2026, burned around 1,666 acres in Crow Wing County. The DNR asks residents and others in the area with information to contact them.

About a half-inch of rain fell across the area overnight into Tuesday, and crews are expected to return to work on securing and improving the fire lines again.

Evacuated homeowners will be able to return to their properties for the day, Monday, May 18, 2026. Crow Wing County declared a local emergency, the first step toward state disaster aid.

Women Explore Fire Day in Minnesota offers hands-on opportunities to learn more about volunteer, paid on-call and full-time positions in local fire departments in all regions.

Events this week include "Clue" and a book sale in Bemidji, Sled and Snowshoe Spectacular in Chisholm, a Jim Roelofs talk in Brainerd and Palisade's Midwinter Festival.

The event series offers education and connection for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Brainerd lakes area, featuring rotating hosts and discussion topics.

Bryan Carl Schindel and Polina Yuryevna Donnik Schindel each face 10 felonies related to filing false or fraudulent income tax returns and failing to file sales tax returns.

Jorden Borders was sentenced in Brainerd on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. A judge found her guilty of child torture, stalking, theft by representation and attempted murder in June.