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Where to Catch Live Music and Outdoor Events This Summer
Joshua McElmurrayYour guide to the best local venues, concert series, and community gatherings
Read more5 Outdoor Adventures You Can't Miss This June
Joshua McElmurrayFrom mountain biking to kayaking, here's your early summer bucket list
Read moreYour Guide to the Best Farmers Markets This Season
Joshua McElmurrayFresh produce, local crafts, and community connection await
Read moreSummer Has Officially Arrived in the Brainerd Lakes Area
Joshua McElmurrayLonger days, warmer waters, and endless outdoor fun are here
Read moreThree Good Reasons to Pay Attention This Week
Joshua McElmurrayA Late-Week Look at What's Happening Around the Brainerd Lakes Area
Read moreBusiness After Hours — April 14
Joshua McElmurrayBrainerd Lakes Chamber Networking Event
Read moreDuck, Duck, Bloom — Nisswa's Sweetest Fundraiser of the Season
Joshua McElmurrayNisswa Elementary PTO Plants Something Beautiful on April 17
Read moreThe Brainerd Lakes Area Is Finally Getting Its Children's Museum
Joshua McElmurrayWonderTrek Is Coming — And It Is Going to Be Something Special
Read moreGot a Great Lake Shot? Share It with Minnesota
Joshua McElmurray"Show Us Your Lake Photos" — Submit by April 15
Read moreLocal Stars Are Dancing for Your Neighbors' Homes
Joshua McElmurrayDancing with the Lakes Area Stars Returns — April 10
Read moreYour Neighbors Are Feeding Your Neighbors
Joshua McElmurrayThe Lakes Area Food Shelf is Opening a New Home in Baxter
Read moreA Story That Still Hits — On Stage in Brainerd
Joshua McElmurrayCentral Lakes College Brings "The Grapes of Wrath" to Chalberg Theatre
Read moreWhere Small Business Owners Go to Get Real
Joshua McElmurrayEntrepreneurs on Tap Returns to Crosslake for Its Final Spring Session
Read moreThe Kind of Music That Reminds You Why Live Music Matters
Joshua McElmurrayMike Munson at Live Well Nightclub — Friday, April 24
Read moreIt Takes Guts to Walk Across That Stage
Joshua McElmurrayMiss Pequot Lakes Scholarship Pageant — Friday, April 24
Read moreThe Best Reason to Love Where You Live
Joshua McElmurrayEarth Day Is Wednesday — And the Lakes Are Worth Celebrating
Read moreApril's Best Event for Local Business Owners
Joshua McElmurrayEntrepreneurs on Tap — April 8 at Cuyuna Brewing
Read moreEaster Weekend Is Almost Here — Here's Where to Celebrate
Joshua McElmurrayFun for the Whole Family, April 4–5
Read moreThe Carrots Are Coming to a Classroom Near You
Joshua McElmurrayCrow Wing Energized Brings the Veggie Power to Our Kids
Read moreLocal Women Are Investing in Brainerd's Future — One Scholarship at a Time
Joshua McElmurrayThe Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today just made college a little more reachable for students who need it most.
Read moreWonderTrek Childrens Museum: A New Adventure Coming to Baxter
Joshua McElmurrayAfter ten years of planning and dreaming, the Brainerd Lakes Area is about to get something truly special — WonderTrek Childrens Museum is set to open its Outdoor Adventure area in mid-2026!
Read moreNominate Your Local Hero for Nisswa Citizen of the Year
Joshua McElmurrayKnow someone who makes Nisswa a better place? Someone who gives their time, energy, and heart to the community? Now is the time to recognize them!
Read morePanera Coming to Baxter: What This Means for Local Dining
Joshua McElmurrayNew restaurant openings signal growth in Brainerd Lakes food scene
Read moreYour Weekend Guide: Home Show, Murder Mystery & Live Music
Joshua McElmurrayFrom home improvement inspiration to interactive theater and local tunes
Read moreBrainerd Athletes Making Headlines: From State Championships to World Championships
Joshua McElmurrayLocal student-athletes showcase excellence on state, national, and international stages
Read moreOlympic men's ice hockey in Milan, Italy
Joshua McElmurrayCoverage of the ice hockey gold medal and the US vs Canada hockey rivalry
Read moreIron ore mining in Cuyuna, Minnesota
Joshua McElmurrayExplore the stories and impact of Cuyler Adams and the Cuyuna Range
Read moreHospital care and support in the Brainerd Lakes Area Minnesota
Joshua McElmurrayHighlighting patient compassion and dedicated nursing care
Read moreBrainerd Lakes Events to Experience in Tori Oehrlein, Winterfest, Soupfest, Hope on the Slopes
Joshua McElmurrayFeaturing Winterfest Crosslake and Soupfest Crosslake celebrations
Read moreJack Pine Brewery: Baxter's Beloved Community Hub
Joshua McElmurrayDiscover how Jack Pine Brewery in Baxter, MN, evolved from a homebrewing passion into a cherished community gathering spot.
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