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    January 10, 2019
    Dave Williams of Pelican Township voices his concerns about vacation rentals by nearby homeowners at the Tuesday, Jan. 8, statutory, organizational and regular meeting of the Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners. Frank Lee / Brainerd Dispatch
    Crow Wing County Board: Lakefront property owner says unregulated rentals cause for concern
    Dave Williams is no stranger to the Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners. Williams previously voiced his concerns about vacation rentals by...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 10, 2019 - 9:00am
    January 8, 2019
    Cori Przybilla with Collins Brothers Towing winches a motorist out of the south ditch on the Wise Road Monday, Jan. 7, after central Minnesota was coated in a thick sheet of ice overnight. Temperatures rose during the day, melting ice and improving travel conditions. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
    Icy and dicey: Slippery roads cause school closures, fender benders
    Brainerd lakes area roads and highways turned into skating rinks after midnight and continued into the Monday morning commute, making travel...
    news/weatherJanuary 8, 2019 - 3:00am
    December 28, 2018
    Aitkin County crash injures 2
    HILL CITY—A Coleraine man and woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries when their vehicle hit a tree just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday,...
    news/accidentsDecember 28, 2018 - 10:00am
    December 27, 2018
    Commissioners Paul Koering (left), Rachel Reabe Nystrom, Paul Thiede, Doug Houge and Rosemary Franzen smile for a group photo one last time after Nystrom and Thiede were recognized for their public service. (Nystrom did not run for re-election while Thiede lost his bid for re-election.) Submitted photo
    Crow Wing County Board: Board approves bigger salary, dropping per diem payments
    Crow Wing County commissioners Paul Thiede and Rachel Reabe Nystrom's last board meeting didn't end with a whimper but with a bang of mixed emotions...
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 27, 2018 - 5:00am
    December 26, 2018
    Aitkin County sheriff releases name in fatal
    AITKIN—The man killed early Friday morning, Dec. 21, in a single-vehicle crash on Aitkin County Highway 12, was identified as Levi Shannon...
    news/accidentsDecember 26, 2018 - 9:00am
    The National Weather Service in Duluth report shows Brainerd could see as little at 8 inches of snow to a high of 15 inches of snow. Submitted Report
    Big winter storm is coming: Brainerd could see over a foot of snow
    A major winter storm is making its way to the Brainerd lakes area, and it should drop enough snow to put smiles on the faces of all the outdoor...
    news/weatherDecember 26, 2018 - 3:00am
    December 22, 2018
    Man dies in single-vehicle crash
    AITKIN—A man was killed early Friday morning, Dec. 21, in a single-vehicle crash on Aitkin County Highway 12, about a half-mile south of...
    news/accidentsDecember 22, 2018 - 5:00am
    December 8, 2018
    Crow Wing County Land Services Director Gary Griffin (left) talks about proposed county fee changes at the county budget committee meeting Friday, Dec. 7, while County Administrator Tim Houle listens at the conference table. Frank Lee / Brainerd Dispatch
    Some fees could double at landfill: County board considers changes amid levy discussions
    The Crow Wing County Budget Committee reviewed proposed changes to county fee schedules just days before a public hearing and slated board adoption...
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 8, 2018 - 5:00am
    November 21, 2018
    A float with a prospector theme carries through the city of Aitkin during a past incarnation of The World Famous Fish House Parade. The 28-year-old parade keeps the town bustling on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Friday's parade starts at 1 p.m. Photo submitted by the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce
    Annual Fish House Parade keeps holiday revelers close to home in Aitkin
    AITKIN, Minn. — The year was 1991. Civic and business leaders in the city of Aitkin were tired of living in a ghost town on the day after Thanksgiving....
    business/retailNovember 21, 2018 - 3:47pm
    November 15, 2018
    Crow Wing County Board: Approves of cooperative mental health agreement
    The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement intended to protect counties participating in a regional adult mental health initiative and limit their risks or liabilities. The Region V+ Adult Mental Health Initiative began about 1998. The group has been working...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 15, 2018 - 3:00pm
    November 10, 2018
    USDA Farm Service Agency elections for the 2018 county committee
    Elections for U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency's Crow Wing/Cass and Aitkin/Itasca County Committees are underway. It is important every eligible producer participate in these elections because FSA county committees are a link between the agricultural community...
    newsNovember 10, 2018 - 4:30am
    November 8, 2018
    Voters stand in line Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter. According to head election judge Darlene Swedin, the precinct, P-1E, was processing two voters every minute. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
    State goes blue, area swings red
    Generally speaking, the state of Minnesota swung blue in the 2018 midterms, backing DFL candidates for governor, both U.S. senate seats, all...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 8, 2018 - 3:00am
    November 7, 2018
    Area election results are in. Find out who won the election in your city.
    Election results from area cities, counties and school boards. Aitkin City Council Annie Root-McIntosh—242. Erin Wagner—478. Aitkin...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 7, 2018 - 4:30am
    October 30, 2018
    The subject of a forum at CLC's Chalberg Theatre, candidates for Minnesota House of Representatives included DFLer Alex Hering (left) and Republican John Poston for District 9A, Republican Josh Heintzeman and DFLer Dale Menk for District 10A, Republican Dale Lueck and DFLer Phil Yetzer for District 10B. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch.play button
    Local state rep candidates spar over partisan lines in CLC forum
    With all six local candidates in one room, the forum Monday, Oct. 29, in Central Lakes College's Chalberg Theatre took on a different quality—not...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 30, 2018 - 3:00am
    October 20, 2018
    Dan Guida
    Voter's Guide: Aitkin County
    Aitkin County Commissioner, District 1 Robert 'Bob' Harwarth Age: 76. Employment: Retired. Public office experience: Chair of Spenser Township...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 20, 2018 - 1:30pm
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