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Owner heading south and leaving Cheeks and all of the warm memories behind
On a distinctive stretch of road that glides between Pelican and Horseshoe lakes, Cheeks Saloon etched out a reputation for burgers and fries and fellowship.
DNR to host forum on shoreland rules in Brainerd
BRAINERD -The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will give the public a chance to ask questions and share concerns during a forum that starts at 6 p.m. Nov.
Central Lake's Sigma Delta chapter wins 20 trophies at regional meet
Central Lakes College's Sigma Delta chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association brought home 20 trophies as the top entry in the Region 6 competition Oct.
The owner of Adamsa famed Bubbles Cafe is $20,000 richer. Well, almost $20,000 richer.
Mission Impossible in Afghanistan?
The State Department recruited the "Minnesota Six" all of whom had experience in law enforcement, to train security forces in Afghanistan.
Brainerd Lakes Health Announces Plans for New Baxter Medical Park
Brainerd Lakes Health , is pleased to announce the construction of a new clinic and outpatient services facility in Baxter.
Maybe if I'd have had a conceal-carry permit instead of a shovel it would have been easier to explain to my lower North Mankato neighbors.
Post office experience leaves the building
About 200 years of experience is leaving the Brainerd Post Office this week. It's an exodus in one fell swoop, as five postal workers move on to the next chapter in their lives - retirement.
They hope new firm will be another gold mine of sorts in Nisswa
Mike Spielman wanted to returned to the lakes area after running heavy equipment out west, including work in a gold mine.
Biz Buzz: Entrepreneur becomes her own boss, opening business after layoff
A floral shop is opening in Pillager in time for the holidays. Cedarwood Floral, which is opening on Cedar Avenue in Pillager, is the business venture of entrepreneur Amy Ringler.
MN Nat'l Guard to get 8 TVs bought for sex offenders
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Eight of the flat-screen TVs removed from a Minnesota sex offender treatment facility on Gov.
Traveler's Fare acquires Paulson's agency business
Brainerd's travel agency landscape changed recently as an acquisition combined operations of two agencies into one.
Biz Buzz: Baxter bank unveils new sign and logo
The new Frandsen Bank & Trust sign was unveiled Monday morning at the former Northern National Bank on Excelsior Road in Baxter.
Recession creates a buyer's market for travelers
Have bargain, will travel. For intrepid consumers who have the funds, the economic downturn has created an opportunity.
Minn. Guard holds Gold Star retreat for families
Relatives of troops who have died since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks are finishing a weekend retreat on Sunday.
Brainerd to Turn Out Street Lights to Save Money
The central Minnesota community of Brainerd has a tried-and-true idea for saving money and energy - turn out the lights.
Unrest At Brainerd High 40 Years Ago
Forty years ago this month, one of the more unusual incidents in the history of the Chattanooga schools occurred.
Crosslake shop scoops up a No. 1 ranking in state
What cone shop sells the largest amount of Kemps Ice Cream in the state of Minnesota? No, it's not in the Twin Cities.
Dispatch parent company sells part of billboard company in restructuring
Augusta-based Morris Communications Co. sold a majority stake in its billboard advertising company this week to a Washington, D.C.-based private equity investment firm as part of the debt restructuring plan for its newspaper group.