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Cass County offices close 3 p.m. on New Year, Christmas eves
WALKER—Cass County government offices will close at 3 p.m. Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, remaining closed for the Christmas and New Year's holidays on Dec. 25 and on Jan. 1. Employees who leave at 3 p.m. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve will use vacation time or compensatory time or take...
 News / government and politics 12 hours 7 min ago
Senior Menus: Dec. 10-14, 2018
The Senior Nutrition Program offers a nutritionally balanced meal for all people to enjoy. Meals are served Monday-Friday at 11:30 a.m. in Pine River and Crosslake. The suggested voluntary donation is $4 per meal for those over 60 and $7.15 for those under 60. Meals on Wheels are...
 lifestyle 13 hours 7 min ago
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Pequot Lakes: Rasmussen Road improvement ideas shared at open house
About 30 people learned more about what improvements could be made to Rasmussen Road in Pequot Lakes when they attended an open house Tuesday,...
 government and politics / News December 7, 2018 - 6:00am
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Crow Wing County encourages proper disposal of batteries
Nationally, landfills have seen an increase in fires, and waste and recycling facility fires are up 31 percent heading into the historical holiday...
 government and politics / News December 7, 2018 - 5:30am
Elizabeth Blaeser as the Ghost of Christmas Present brings Noah Crowley as Scrooge to the Cratchit household during a dress rehearsal for "A Christmas Carol" Monday, Dec. 3, at Pequot Lakes High School. Erin Bormett / Echo Journal
Pequot Lakes High School: Crowley, Bauer take on new roles in 'A Christmas Carol'
The story of "A Christmas Carol" has been told time and time again in novels, stage and film. For Pequot Lakes High School students Noah Crowley...
 entertainment / theater December 6, 2018 - 6:00am
Looking Back - Dec. 7, 2018
40 years ago, Dec. 7, 1978 (Headline) The Old and the New at Piney Ridge - Every nook and cranny in our area is full of history (Photo) The VFW Auxiliary (Pequot Lakes) presented a flag to the residents of Sibley Terrace. The flag replaced the one that was given to them 5 years ago...
 community / history December 7, 2018 - 3:30am
Jenkins tree-lighting event is Friday
Jenkins will ring in the Christmas season with its 11th annual tree-lighting ceremony Friday, Dec. 7, at Veterans Park. A bonfire will roar starting...
 community / events December 6, 2018 - 8:00am
Wreaths decorate the grave sites of deceased Pequot Lakes veterans as part of the Christmas for Vets program. Submitted Photo
Christmas for Vets to decorate Pequot Lakes area graves Saturday
Christmas for Vets is a nonprofit organization that recognizes all veterans in five Pequot Lakes area cemeteries during the holiday season when...
 community / events December 6, 2018 - 10:00am
Santa's Bobbin' into Town events set Saturday
The Santa's Bobbin' into Town event returns to Pequot Lakes for the seventh year with events from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. The event will start at noon with the Christmas for Vets program where wreaths will be placed on veterans' graves at five Pequot Lakes area cemeteries:...
 community / events December 6, 2018 - 9:30am
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Lake Shore: Council makes budget decisions based on failed bond referendums - seek help to work better together
Lake Shore will not build a new city hall in 2019, and city council members will ask the League of Minnesota Cities to help council members work...
 News / government and politics December 6, 2018 - 4:00am
Pine River Parade of Lights on tap Saturday
The Pine River Parade of Lights event features many activities Saturday, Dec. 8. The theme is "Grumpy Old Men & Women" and everyone is invited to enter a float in the parade scheduled for 5 p.m. that day. Two $100 chamber gift certificate prizes will be awarded for Best Use of...
 community / events December 6, 2018 - 8:30am
Calendar of events: Dec. 6-16, 2018
DECEMBER Through 31 Sertoma Winter Wonderland, Northland Arboretum, Brainerd 6 Taste of the Holidays, 4-7 p.m., Schaefer's Foods, Nisswa 6-7 Radiothon to End Child Abuse 6-8 Brainerd Community Theatre: "Bill W. and Dr. Bob," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 2 p.m. Dec. 8, Dryden Theatre, Central...
 community / events December 6, 2018 - 2:30am
With several sunfish and crappies on the ice, Greg Simones baits his line Tuesday, Dec. 4, on Rice Lake in Brainerd. Anglers have been cautiously walking out on area lakes due to the early season ice. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
Making ice: Plan for below-average temps rest of week
With several sunfish and crappies on the ice, Greg Simones baited his line Tuesday, Dec. 4, on Rice Lake in Brainerd. Anglers have been cautiously...
 News / Weather December 5, 2018 - 5:00am
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Gas prices fall to lowest of the year in North Dakota, Minnesota, nation
FARGO — North Dakota and Minnesota gas prices have dropped sharply after sitting at their highest rates since 2014. The state’s gas prices...
 Business / energy and mining December 6, 2018 - 8:05pm
The logo for the Homeless Heroes 5K event scheduled Saturday, Dec. 8, at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Submitted
Homeless Heroes run Saturday to benefit veterans
It is expected to be a high of 25 degrees and sunny Saturday, Dec. 8, when the Brainerd Jaycees presents its third annual Homeless Heroes 5K...
 News December 5, 2018 - 2:01pm

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