Brainerd Area News
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Last week I talked about the joys of old Vegas on a budget. After my friends and I left old Vegas behind, we spent the rest of our trip on the Las Vegas Strip, where every casino is doing their best to lure you into their building with attractions, odd architecture, shows and neon lights.
Bald and beautiful
If 8-year-old Sarah Parisian ever needed a reminder that she wasn’t facing her battle with cancer alone her mother, Karen, was right there with a shiny bald head, to relay that message.
Karen Parisian of Minnetonka, a 1985 Brainerd High School graduate who grew up in the Merrifield area, told her daughter that if the young girl lost her hair while being treated for a brain tumor, she would shave her head as well.
Parisian said no woman wants to be bald but when her daughter’s hair started coming out in chunks, she felt it was the right thing to do.
Media makeover
Readers may think they know the Brainerd Dispatch but Publisher Tim Bogenschutz is asking them take a second look at the 131-year-old news and information organization as it works to keep its news content relevant and accessible.
While the media platforms the Dispatch uses may now include the printed page, online websites, mobile phone applications and others, the goal remains the same.
“We’re telling the story of what’s important in our community,” he said.
Billman makes playtime out of work as Crow Wing County Daycare Provider of the Year
Adelynn Horst, 1 1/2, sat content on Laura Billman’s lap. Quiet and snuggled up against her chest, still groggy after just waking up from her mid-afternoon nap as she watched the other kids play farm.
“I always wanted to be a teacher, I would come home and play — ”
“Look, a cow!” Shouted 2-year-old Owen Mejdrich, running up to Billman and proudly displaying the toy cow before returning back to the floor and running it through the farm doors.
Billman just smiles and nods, attempting to pick up from where she left off in conversation with little avail.
Tupperware fundraiser is Saturday, May 19
Crosby residents sign education pledge
CROSBY — A group of Crosby area residents Wednesday signed a Fair Revenue for Our Kids and Communities pledge, committing support to elected leaders who advocate for a responsible balanced budget solution that closes corporate loopholes and makes the richest 1 percent pay their fair share in taxes, according to Our Future Minnesota, the organizers of the meeting.
Organizers said the Legislature’s decision to borrow from Minnesota schools left the Crosby-Ironton District with $3.4 million in IOUs from the school shift.
Legion auxiliary is grateful
On behalf of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No.255 I would like to thank the businesses of our communities for allowing the American Legion Auxiliary to offer Poppies on Friday, May 11. I would also like to express our sincere thanks for those of you who offered to wear a poppy and contribute a donation to Poppy Day. All monies received are used for veterans who are in nursing homes in our community and the other five veterans homes located in Minnesota.
Judi Harting
Auxiliary president and poppy chairman
Cass County authorities need help locating man
WALKER — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating Timothy Joseph Stone, who has been missing since May 4.
Stone is described as a 6-feet-1-inch Native American male, 165 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Stone was last seen in the Stoney Point area near Walker.
Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at (800) 450-2677.
Cravaack mobile office will be in Pillager Thursday
Tupperware fundraiser is Saturday, May 19
PINE RIVER — The Pine River Library will conduct a Tupperware fundraiser from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 19.
Forty percent of all sales will benefit the library. Products will be delivered to the library about 10 days after the order is placed.
Free Family Day at the Lindbergh House
Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site in Little Falls will host a Free Family Fun Day at the Lindbergh House from noon to 5 p.m. on June 3.
Much Obliged
MUCH OBLIGED
Hoofin it for HART’ companion walk
HART would like to thank everyone who participated in the 17th annual companion walk on May 5. About 100 walkers and their canine companions raised money and walked for the HART animals. A total of $21,000 was received from participants the day of the walk and generous sponsors before the walk.
Thank you to Dr. Molly Anderson-Krahn and her husband Travis, for hosting the sloppy Joe fundraiser. This is always a big hit with everyone. The King and Queen pageant had many cute entrants again this year.
Brainerd Library agenda-May 20
Brainerd City Council
Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday
Brainerd City Hall
Council chambers
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Consent Calendar (NOTICE TO PUBLIC) – All matters listed are considered routine by the Council and will all be enacted by one (1) motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless good cause is shown prior to the time the Council votes on the motion to adopt by roll call.
C-I School Board agenda-May 20
Pillager Board
of Education
Meets 7 p.m. Monday
School Media Center
I. Call to order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Cell Phone/Electronic Devises
IV. Consider Additions/Deletions/Acceptance of the Agenda
V. Visitors’ Comments
VI. Consider Consent Agenda
A. Minutes of the April 18 meeting
B. Monthly Cash Flow Including Investments
Relay for Life Community Open House
If you go
This is the 20th anniversary of the annual Relay for Life of Crow Wing County.
• A community open house and team captain expo is planned 5-7 p.m. Monday at Lord of Life Church, Highway 210 and Knollwood Drive, Baxter.
• Relay for Life of Crow Wing County is planned from noon to midnight July 21.
Key club places first in single service project
The Brainerd High School Key Club took first place in a single service project for hosting three Red Cross blood drives and also in the T-shirt design contest.
Relay for Life provides opportunity to get involved
Kelsie Queil wasn’t sure what to expect when she attended her first Relay for Life event in Crow Wing County.
In fact, she was pretty sure it wasn’t going to be something she wanted to do. But her best friend’s 3-year-old son had been diagnosed with a brain tumor the size of a baseball and she wanted to show support.
“By the end of the night, I was just awe-struck,” Queil said.
She was overwhelmed by the number of people going through cancer. There were cancers she’d never heard of before. She said she learned so much. And she was hooked.
Record temp set in Brainerd
Friday’s heat in Brainerd set a new daily record, besting the previous mark set 111 years ago.
The record was set about 4 p.m., when the thermometer hit 91 degrees. The previous record of 90 degrees was set in 1901. The average high temperature on May 18 in Brainerd is 68 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Duluth.
Friday’s high heat and strong winds resulted in high fire dangers, with red flag warnings in western Minnesota and high to very high fire ratings in the Brainerd area.
Special meeting of Nisswa City Council
Special meeting of Nisswa City Council
NISSWA — The Nisswa City Council will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Nisswa City Hall to review final plans and specifications for upgrading the wastewater treatment facility and ordering advertisement for bids.
Are Christians hearing a message that creates a sense of false hope?
Today’s mainline protestant denominations proclaim that God is doing a “New Thing”. That “new thing” is that God’s law no longer applies. If God’s Law is no longer applicable, that “new thing” means that God is no longer a God of judgment.
If you go:
If you go:
What: The Region 1 Minnesota High School Rodeo Association competition.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, 2000 13th St. S.E., Brainerd.
About: High school students in grades sixth through 12th in Region 1 will compete in traditional rodeo events.
Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for ages 5-17, and children under 5 are free.
Correction
The story on Page 1A Wednesday regarding the lawsuit between Little Falls resident Robin Hensel and the city of Little Falls, listing Gerald Lochner and Lori Kasella, Little Falls interim city administrators; and Little Falls Police Chief Greg Schirmers, incorrectly listed the city officials as the plaintiffs. The city officials are the defendants.
The Dispatch regrets the error.
Firefighters check out burning smell
Firefighters check out burning smell
Brainerd firefighters responded to a call at 10:40 a.m. Thursday at the Fed Ex building, 802 Thiesse Rd., to check out a burning smell.
