I know this is a hot button issue nationwide on this topic. I just wanted to pass (no pun intended) along some information in case you were planning to head down to Brainerd American Legion Post 255 to watch the game, or any game for that matter. Apparently other Legion Posts are falling suit. No big surprise. This all coming …

The NHRA announced that BIR’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals has been officially canceled this year.

Crosby Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 13 year-old.   She was last seen Wednesday morning leaving Crosby-Ironton High School. If anyone sees Abigail, please contact the Crosby Police Department at 218-546-5137, or Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Department 218-829-4749.

As if we don’t have enough to deal with, Covid-19, riots, hurricanes, wildfires, MURDER HORNETS, now this. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is cautioning gardeners and anglers to be on the lookout for invasive jumping worms. These destructive worms can quickly degrade soils and damage garden plants and lawns. “Jumping worms are a relatively new invasive species in Minnesota …

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two public auctions of confiscated fishing, hunting and trapping equipment. The auctions, which will be held online at www.hillerauction.com, include 501 firearms, 71 bows and a variety of other equipment. All of the equipment was confiscated following serious game and fish violations. A tentative list of the equipment included in the first auction is available. …

The dominoes continue to fall. The Big Ten announced Tuesday it has postponed fall sports, including football, due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The conference will attempt to hold competitions in spring 2021. “The mental and physical health and welfare of our student-athletes has been at the center of every decision we have made regarding the ability to proceed …

We’re heading into what we call the “dog days” of summer. As we all know walleye are king here in our area, but they can be tough this time of year. We should not forget though, that this area can be awesome for bass fishing. We have so many small lakes that have a great population of bass, then you …

Effective Saturday, Aug. 1, anglers can fish for walleye on Mille Lacs Lake and use live bait. The planned walleye fishing closure and live bait restrictions during the month of July were the result of record ice fishing pressure this past winter that resulted in a harvest of almost 30,000 pounds of walleye. July was selected for the closure because …

Every year, the Deerwood Deer is dressed up in different apparel to go with the changes in season.  You will see the Deer wearing Blaze Orange during hunting season, a red nose and santa hat during Christmas, and even now the Deer is doing its part to stop the virus spread and wearing a face mask.  But the Deer does …

I got this email today from Matt Killian from the Brainerd Chamber of Commerce, and thought I would share. “Based on several sources, we believe it’s likely that Governor Walz will announce a mandatory mask order this week.  After experiencing surges in COVID cases, Governors in Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Florida, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas have reversed course …