The Aitkin Gobblers will face the Moose Lake-Willow River Rebels in the Section 7-2A Final Thursday, Oct. 30, in Esko.

The Pierz Pioneers and Pequot Lakes Patriots play for the Section 7-3A Title Friday, Oct. 31, at Brainerd High School.

The youth center has been steadily expanding its focus on wellness, offering warm meals, snacks, and mentorship alongside ...

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Gov. Tim Walz announced the audit on Wednesday, ordering payments for the 14 programs to halt for up to 90 days.

The idea that “someone else will pay for it” may sound appealing, but it isn’t fully true — the forward looking costs will ...

Foothills Christian Academy in Backus is not currently active, having closed before the 2025-2026 school year due in part to ...

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Aaliyah Northington, left, and brother Jaceyon Northington throw leaves at each other while playing in a recently raked leaf ...

The No. 2-seeded Pine River-Backus Tigers faced No. 1-seeded Swanville in the East Subsection 5-1A Final Tuesday, Oct. 28, in ...

The No. 3-seeded Verndale Pirates faced No. 1-seeded Nevis in the West Subsection 5-1A Finals Tuesday, Oct. 28.

As a sophomore on the Brainerd Warrior girls’ swimming and diving team last year, Marcelo enjoyed great success as a distance ...