By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (10/22/20) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crossing Arts Alliance annual 8×8 Art Auction Fundraiser is up and running on a virtual format for 2020. Crossing Arts adjusted their usual gala by hosting a live online auction going now through October 25th. The virtual format has provided an inspiring collection of art, music,…
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The city of Brainerd held a regular council meeting on Monday, October 19, so we spoke with Mayor Dave Badeaux about the things that were discussed. Badeaux said there was some miscellaneous end-of-the-year business that was settled, such as some road improvement assessments. Another big agenda item was the CARES Act. Last week, Crow Wing…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (10/21/20) (Brainerd, MN) — The Brainerd Police Department responded Monday to a call of a single-vehicle crash featuring a pedestrian Monday evening. Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Oak and SE 28th Streets in Brainerd to perform life-saving measures on the pedestrian that were unsuccessful. The pedestrian was identified as…
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Enjoy Halloween activities safely, and at your leisure, throughout the week for a chance to win prizes! BATGO Scavenger Hunt! Find hidden bats throughout downtown to make a bingo. BATGO cards will be available in stores and available for download starting October 26th. Selfie Station Costume Contest! Fun backdrops will be set up, so you…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (10/14/20) (Brainerd, MN) — Central Lakes College Performing Arts and Brainerd Community Theater are teaming up once again for virtual performances of “Scotland Road” beginning November 4th. The story follows Jeffrey Hatcher’s “Scotland Road” and the events of a Norwegian fishing boat in the Northern Atlantic in 1992 coming up to…
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With COVID-19 affecting so many people in the region, Captain Jeff Curran from the Brainerd Lakes Salvation Army joined us as they are already gearing up for the Red Kettle and Angel Tree campaigns for the holidays. Captain Curran first updates us on what’s been happening at the Salvation Army over the last couple months.…
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