Renee Richardson
Brainerd Dispatch
Brainerd, MN, United States
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Baxter notes potential streets projects for 2023, 2024
For other future plans, the city is considering extending sanitary sewer and water to the South Forestview Drive neighborhood in 2024. → Read More
Snowfall may lead to slick conditions for March 6 commute
Most of the seven-county region had a greater than 60% chance of an inch or more of fresh snow, with a 44-49% probability of 2 inches or more. → Read More
First responders seek help as funding dwindles
There are two issues — how to equip local trained volunteers who are willing to be first responders and how to ensure the nonprofit organization that supports them is able to continue. → Read More
Biz Buzz: Michaels to open in March in Baxter
Michaels plans to have a regular staff of 16-19 depending on scheduling and store needs for its new small format store as the arts and crafts retailer joins the lakes area. → Read More
Biz Buzz: Another year in the rearview
A lot has happened in the lakes area in 2022 with new businesses arriving and more to come and others closing their doors. → Read More
Crow Wing County reaches settlement agreement with Little Yukon
“The parties recognize and agree that this resolution of the lawsuit represents a compromise of disputed claims,” the agreement stated, adding its not an admission of wrongdoing of either party. → Read More
Proposed park would add a public swimming beach in Crow Wing County
For a county with 400 lakes, there are few public beaches. A plan to add one on Little Emily Lake would provide another option in northern Crow Wing County. → Read More
Snowstorm swipes lakes region, adds to snow abundance
Heaviest snowfall strikes to the south and east. City of Brainerd issues snow emergency for early Thursday morning snow removal. → Read More
Frank Ball, an adventurer with a heart for the country, dies at 73
Ball, remembered as a family man, a loyal friend, an adventurous spirit, quick-minded and generous and a dedicated professional, died Dec. 9 surrounded by his family. → Read More
Biz Buzz: Victual earns 2022 Retailer of the Year honors
Paul Kirkman, co-owner of Victual with Paul VanderWaal, describes Victual as a “retail unicorn that, on paper, few would have anticipated its success in the marketplace — we’re a metropolitan-style → Read More
Brighten Baxter hopes to inspire neighborhoods with holiday light
Entries are due by Dec. 15. Those interested in participating can mail their information to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN, 56401, email newstips@brainerddispatch.com, or drop their information — name, address and contact information with Baxter Lighting Contest noted — in the Dispatch drop box, which is accessed by the alleyway next to the building at 506 James St. → Read More
Tech Savvy: From food waste to soil in hours with a little technology
Whether gardening indoors this winter or just as a consumer looking to eat healthy, winter can create a challenge for outdoor compost bins but technology is giving composting a boost. → Read More
Baxter City Council to look at budget cuts for 2023
The proposed budget presented an increase of $915,500 above last year, representing an 11.8% increase for 2023 for a possible tax levy of $8,654,500. → Read More
Veggies tell their tales in talent show
Still time to vote for Crow Wing County veggie of the year → Read More
Biz Buzz: Second business unveiled for former J.C. Penney in Baxter
A HomeGoods store is moving into the smaller of the two spaces. the larger space will also have a familiar name joining the lakes area's retail draw. → Read More
Biz Buzz: Permit lists new tenant for former J.C. Penney store
HomeGoods would take the smaller of the two spaces in the renovated interior of the former big box store in Baxter. → Read More
Baxter City Council hosts public hearing on new intersection
The City Council will meet in a special session Thursday, June 16, for a improvement hearing on the 2023 Knollwood Drive project. → Read More
Could Apple update end the need for passwords?
Apple announced a host of software updates, including the option to edit iMessages, customize locked iPhone screens, track health and fitness, and manage email. → Read More
Baxter City Council recognizes volunteers
Council authorized three special event applications for events by First Baptist Church, the annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes and the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association Walk. → Read More
Biz Buzz: Permit to prep former J.C. Penney building for new tenants
The permit filed with the city of Baxter calls for dividing the former big box retailer into two spaces for tenants. → Read More