Theresa Bourke

This week’s featured read is “Sisters in the Wind” by Angeline Boulley.

The grant would allow Crow Wing County to acquire about 116 acres of land adjacent to the Arboretum and include it within the Arb’s long-term management lease.

City Council members directed the Transportation Advisory Committee to provide guidance on an agreement between Brainerd and Baxter that allows Baxter to set its own fares for rides within the city.

Business leaders, city officials and community members heard an update July 8 on the construction project taking place along Highway 210 in northeast Brainerd.

Staff and parents at Discovery Woods charter school are working to raise $80,000 for new equipment on their scant playground.

“This is not just something that is a job,” Rankin said Monday, July 13. “I take it very personal and very serious, and I take it to heart because these kids are in my schools, too.”

This week’s featured read is “Nantucket Second Chances” by Pamela Kelley.

The 40-member cast is about three-quarters students, who will play rock music live on stage.

Superintendent Chip Rankin proposed a new policy to School Board members on Monday, July 13, addressing how the board receives public comments.

Council members directed staff on July 6 to draw up different options for how to move forward with business in lieu of having committee meetings.