CHRISTMAS

Local

Nisswa 4-H club delivers stockings filled with gifts

Black Bear 4-Hers enjoy traditional Christmas stocking project

Local

Single mother battling cancer is blessed with gifts at her Brainerd home

Family receives money and gifts from strangers through Best Christmas Ever program

January 01, 2023 05:01 AM

A young woman stands in a black dress, posing for a photo in a well-appointed library room. Behind her, words on paper scrolls are affixed to a mossy backdrop.

Minnesota

Minnesota woman helps White House decorate for holidays

Kynze Lundeen of Duluth was selected twice to craft Christmas cheer for the president's home, under both the Biden and Trump administrations.

December 25, 2022 10:00 AM

Local

Pine River Christmas for Kids helps over 70 families and 200 children

While need has increased, volunteers note incredible generosity filled their needs

December 25, 2022 05:01 AM

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Crosslake Community School second graders write letters to Santa

Students in Abigayle Swenson's class share thoughts with Santa

December 24, 2022 03:01 PM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

Local

Hackensack American Legion Auxiliary gives gifts to veterans

More than 200 gifts were delivered

December 24, 2022 02:01 PM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

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Columns

The Last Windrow: A Christmas tradition - 'The Ugliest Little Christmas Tree'

As he does each year, columnist John Wetrosky shares the poem he wrote years ago for his 5-year-old daughter

December 24, 2022 07:01 AM

By John Wetrosky

Community

2022 Holiday Greetings - Letters to Santa

Enjoy the students’ "Letters to Santa" and Merry Christmas to you all!

December 23, 2022 12:01 PM

By PineandLakes Echo Journal

Columns

Finding Faith: The unrealistic expectations for Christmas

"There is nothing as humans that we can do to better the Christmas story. Period. ... The rest is just human trappings."

December 23, 2022 09:30 AM

By Devlyn Brooks

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Local

Christmas for Kids Crosslake event raises $53,000

Money goes to help families at Christmas and through the year

December 23, 2022 07:01 AM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

Local

Eagle View Elementary School second graders write letters to Santa

Students in the classes of Cassie Brodin, Beth Nelson, Kayla Reed, Belinda Reier and Jeff Tvedt share thoughts with Santa

December 22, 2022 03:01 PM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

Lifestyle

Grim's Grub: A Christmas food too powerful?

What do trespassing, addictive behavior, witchcraft and arson have to do with this once famous Christmas dish?

December 22, 2022 07:01 AM

By Travis G. Grimler

Local

Breezy Point church lists Christmas services

Eagles Nest Church will host Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services

December 21, 2022 02:01 PM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal