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Crow Wing County snowmobile, cross-country ski trails to open Dec. 1

BRAINERD — Crow Wing County has many great opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors, including over 600 ...
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Vogt's Notes: Do your part to get youth involved

He talked about his idea to create an essay contest for Crosslake students titled: "If You Were Mayor for a Day, What Would ...
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Lake Hubert Grange completes challenge to recycle 1,000 pounds of plastic

NISSWA — The Lake Hubert Grange recently completed the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge to recycle 1,000 pounds of plastic bags in less than one year. It is such a good feeling knowing that Trex ...
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Cass County deputy shot and airlifted to hospital; male subject dies in incident

WALKER — A Cass County sheriff's deputy was shot and airlifted to a hospital and a male subject was shot and died in an ...
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Pequot Lakes congressional debate competes in Bemidji tournament

BEMIDJI — The Pequot Lakes High School congressional debate team traveled to Bemidji High School for a debate tournament ...
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Crosslake reflects on a year of improvements to public spaces

CROSSLAKE — With the new year fast approaching, Crosslake is reflecting on a year of big changes to its public spaces. Alden ...
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Crosslake award winners honored

From left are the 2025 Celebrate Crosslake Award winners at Whitefish Lodge & Suites on Nov. 6, 2025: Kelly Thompson and ...