The new Executive Course (par 29) opened July 5 and joins the 9-hole Championship Course (par 36).

Wayne D. Anderson, Pequot Lakes, recently was recognized by the Association of General Contractors at its 89th annual meeting.

"Lunch and Learn" at the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College Sept. 5 is an opportunity to acquire personal time management skills.

Carlson Wagonlit Travel in Brainerd will change its name to Travel Leaders, along with other Wagonlit companies across the nation.

Lakewood Health System's "Medical Home" introduces Niki Worden as the Medical Home care coordinator. She will coordinate appointments, reminders, education, record reviews and physician access for Medical Home patients.

Charlie Banks of Emily, a financial associate with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans based in Baxter, recently completed Thrivent Financial's "Steps to Success" workshop in Minneapolis.

The Mid Minnesota Builders Association will host its annual Fall Lakes Area Home Tour on Sept. 12-14.

Brainerd Medical Center announces that Dr. Dean Smith has joined Brainerd Medical Center as a Pediatrics specialist who can provide newborn, infant, child and adolescent health care services.