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    CWC Genealogy Society to meet April 25
    The Crow Wing County Genealogy Society will meet from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family...
    community/history12 hours 19 min ago
    April 22, 2019
    Falcon program slated April 24 in Brainerd
    Celebrate peregrine falcons at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Northland Arboretum in Brainerd with the opportunity to observe live birds on-site. Jacquelyn Fallon, Minnesota state coordinator for peregrine falcons and vice chair of field operations for the Midwest Peregrine Society,...
    community/eventsApril 22, 2019 - 6:30am
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    Pequot Lakes School: Board opts not to add school days
    With the Pequot Lakes School District currently sitting at 164 student-contact days - one short of what is usually the legal mandate - the school...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 22, 2019 - 6:00am
    April 21, 2019
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    Earth Day celebration planned April 27 in Brainerd
    In honor of Earth Day (April 22), Brainerd Lakers United for the Environment, the Brainerd High School Eco Club and Brainerd Area Coalition for...
    community/eventsApril 21, 2019 - 7:30am
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    Menopause Mayhem planned April 23
    Women age 40 and older can learn how to live healthier and happier at Menopause Mayhem, a free community event planned from 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday,...
    lifestyle/healthApril 21, 2019 - 4:30am
    April 18, 2019
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    Local districts decide not to add school days
    A spring snowstorm Thursday and Friday, April 11-12, prompted area school closings and late starts. That had school calendars at Pequot Lakes...
    news/educationApril 18, 2019 - 6:00am
    April 17, 2019
    Make It OK is a campaign to reduce the stigma of mental illnesses. By talking about mental illnesses and what people can do to Make It OK, people change hearts and minds about the misconceptions about mental illnesses. The Make It OK campaign is designed to encourage people to talk more openly about mental illnesses and ask for help. Image from http://crowwingenergized.org/event/1944/
    Public invited to become Make It OK ambassador
    The most recent Crow Wing County Community Health Survey found that more than 1 in 4 adults in Crow Wing County experiences mental illness. Most...
    lifestyle/healthApril 17, 2019 - 8:00am
    Crosslake Lutheran to host monthly Caregiver Support Group
    Crosslake Lutheran Church will host a monthly Caregiver Support Group from 3-4:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month at the church. The group is geared to those who are caring for others with health issues and is open to all area residents. Gail Smith, registered nurse and parish...
    lifestyle/faithApril 17, 2019 - 6:30am
    Faith in Action Volunteer Mike Bohanon serves a plate of Mike’s Special Sauce at An Evening in Tuscany with Faith in Action in a past year. Submitted Photo
    An Evening in Tuscany fundraiser set for Faith in Action
    An Evening in Tuscany, a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Faith in Action for Cass County, will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23,...
    communityApril 17, 2019 - 6:00am
    April 15, 2019
    RiverWood Bank Baxter team members Nancy Laughton and Jaime Rowlette delivered some of the 169 pounds of food and household goods collected for the Salvation Army Food Shelf Brainerd. Submitted Photo
    RiverWood bank impacts hunger locally
    RiverWood Bank customers and employees donated nearly 3,000 pounds of food to local food shelves in nine northern and central Minnesota communities....
    communityApril 15, 2019 - 8:00am
    April 13, 2019
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    Pequot to update downtown plan
    Pequot Lakes is in the process of updating its downtown plan. The city's comprehensive plan was recently updated and is a 20- to 25-year vision...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 13, 2019 - 4:00am
    April 12, 2019
    Lakewood Foundation to host dinner auction April 26
    The Lakewood Health System Foundation will hold its 26th annual foundation dinner auction Friday, April 26, at Timbers Restaurant & Event Center in Staples. The theme is Back to the '50s, and guests are encouraged to dress in their best '50s-insprired outfits. Proceeds from the event...
    lifestyle/healthApril 12, 2019 - 6:30am
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    Pequot Lakes: City to offer sites for Region 5 Children's Museum
    Pequot Lakes is offering three sites for a Region 5 Children's Museum to be built. The Region 5 board of directors is seeking a site along the...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 12, 2019 - 4:00am
    April 11, 2019
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    Pequot Lakes: Council takes up Akerson's absence
    Longtime Pequot Lakes City Council member Jerry Akerson, re-elected in November, hasn't been sworn in or attended a council meeting yet this...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 11, 2019 - 6:00am
    April 8, 2019
    Brainerd High School senior Jacob Beckmann smiles during a break during rehearsal of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," which opens in May. Beckmann plays one of Joseph's brother. Jennifer Kraus / Brainerd Dispatchplay button
    Fine Arts Student of the Week: Musical surprises senior with talent
    Adviser nomination: "Jacob plays one of the brothers in the musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,' which opens in May. This...
    news/educationApril 8, 2019 - 10:00am
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