Troy Mitchell Thiel entered a plea of guilt in Crow Wing County District Court in March and was sentenced in September.

Here’s a roundup of Halloween activities happening in the Brainerd lakes area. Bethany Good Samaritan to host trick-or-treating BRAINERD — Bethany Good Samaritan will host trick-or-treating from 5-7 p ...

AITKIN — Friends of the Aitkin Library will be hosting a used book sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6-7 at the Aitkin Public Library Community room at 110 1st Ave NE in Aitkin. Books, DVDs and CDs are 50 cents ...

Barb Mack just finished her second book, which she hopes will further her mission of fighting misconceptions about epilepsy and educating the public.

PILLAGER - A new book is now available from Pillager author Elaine Wiegand. This double feature includes two stories, “Surviving Hell” and “Toby.” ...

I asked, “Why didn’t God heal my dad?” In life's tragedies, we ask, “Where is God? Why doesn't God do something?” Why doesn't ...

Lakes area author and forensic psychologist Frank F. Weber has four upcoming public appearances to promote his new book, “A ...

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The temperature controlled cabinets equipped with AEDs can now be found around the county. They include naloxone, which ...

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After experiencing her first real heartbreak, 16-year-old Calisa just has to get away. She needs to escape the hustle and ...

This week's Brainerd Warrior Athlete of the Week helped his team to a conference title, but he's got bigger things on his ...