Crosslake News

Larry Joe Bolton, age 59 of Crosslake, was charged with four felony counts for allegedly shooting a man twice on Monday, June 3. Crow Wing County authorities and Crosslake Police responded to Bolton's residence on County Road 36 following a 911 call requesting an ambulance.

Construction has started on the new tennis court facility at the Crosslake Community Center.

PrimeTime Food and Spirits in Breezy Point has new owners and a grand opening is planned this weekend with specials, prizes and giveaways.

A 59-year-old Crosslake man faces four felony charges, including second-degree attempted murder, for allegedly shooting a man twice with a shotgun Monday, June 3. Larry Joe Bolton allegedly shot a man identified only as "R.B." at Bolton's residence on County Road 36, according to the criminal complaint filed in Crow Wing County District Court.

The Crosslake-Fifty Lakes American Legion Post 500 will observe Flag Day at 3 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Post with local dignitaries in attendance.

Crooked Lake TWP firefighters train with a live burn trailer on Tuesday, May 28 in Outing.

Pinewood Cemetery, Crosslake, Monday, May 27, 2013: Major Chip Rankin of the Minnesota National Guard was the guest speaker and gave a touching speech about his deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Crosslake City Council approved the city's 2012 Financial Statements and Audit as presented by Tom Koop and Mary Reedy from Larson-Allen at their second regular monthly meeting of the Crosslake City council on Wednesday, May 29.

One man was airlifted to the hospital and another man in custody Monday night after a shooting at a Crosslake residence.

Gary Roach of Merrifield became the all-time Professional Walleye Trail money winner when he won his second Cabela's/In-Fisherman PWT tournament on Mille Lacs.

The next Crosslake Chautauqua program is entitled "How Are They Biting? The Current State of the Whitefish Chain of Lakes Fishery." The presenter is Marc Bacigalupi, Brainerd Area DNR fisheries supervisor, who will discuss his department's recent work on the Whitefish Chain.

The Arthritis Foundation wants to help educate the residents of Crosslake and surrounding communities with the "What is my joint pain telling me?" free educational seminar.

The NMRHA railroad association in Crosslake is selling raffle tickets to win a complete 4-foot by 8-foot zero scale model railroad layout to raise money for operating expenses.

The annual Join Hands Day was held Saturday May 11 in Crosslake as volunteers planted flower beds at the ACOE Campground in Crosslake.

The public is invited to attend the WAPOA Annual Meeting and free breakfast on Saturday, June 8 at the Ideal Town Hall, located along County Road 16 west of Crosslake.

Mike Holst of Crosslake was a first responder when tornadoes struck Fridley 48 years ago this week.

Crow Wing County commissioners voted to remove a condition on Timber Estates, which previously stated no permanent structures would be allowed on two outlots.