KSTP-TV has just announced that the Great Minnesota Get Together has been cancelled for 2020.   The Minnesota State Fair Board met this morning and has decided to cancel the 2020 Minnesota State Fair due to COVID-19 concerns. This will be only the 6th time in history that the 12-day event has been cancelled.

This holiday weekend, Minnesotans can enjoy the outdoors, have fun, and put safety first in all things they do. This includes being safe with fire, especially in the northern half of the state where extremely dry conditions persist. Whether you are hanging out with family around a backyard fire or riding your ATV along a dry trail, please be careful …

Gov. Tim Walz has announced a series of changes to his Stay Safe Minnesota orders, that will allow for the reopening of bars, restaurants, and salons – albeit with restrictions – from June 1. Food establishments will be allowed to open for outdoor seating only, while salons and barbershops can operate at 25 percent capacity. Here’s a look at the …

Queen and Adam Lambert are joining forces – remotely, of course – to salute and raise funds for the healthcare workers on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic with the release of a new version of “We Are the Champions.” Addressed to the healthcare heroes risking their lives to save others, the song is redone as “You Are the Champions” and …

Had a chance to talk today with former Brainerd Warrior, North Dakota State Bison, and current Tampa Bay Buccaneer Joe Haeg. We talked about getting to play with Tom Brady, what it’s like for pro athletes in these times, his draft experience and more. Interview is below.

Who’s in the mood for some comfort food? I have found that being a bachelor, a slow cooker is our best friend. So I thought I would share this quick and easy recipe.

As another season is on the horizon (and not soon enough I might add) another closes. The Brainerd Parks And Recreation Department made the announcement today on their Facebook page with a simple message. “The Brainerd Parks and Recreation Bane, Gregory, and Mill Avenue Park Warming houses are officially closed for the season. Thank you to everyone who came out and skated …

An original four-part documentary series, “A Homegrown Miracle,” which chronicles the 1980 Miracle on Ice that captured a nation and transcended from just a sporting event to a cultural phenomenon, is coming soon.

There’s a really cool event coming up Friday in the Lakes area. It marks the two year anniversary of Jake’s death, so we are inviting everyone to celebrate with kindness, hope, and optimism by “Painting the Town Blue” on Friday. Last year there was amazing community outpouring as the signature blue smile kept popping up on snowbanks all around town. …