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Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd, births
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (249+ words) July 12, 2026. Grandparents are Jeri McCuskey, Brainerd, Roger McCuskey, Brainerd, and Tina Martin, Brainerd. Kayla and Kevin Marana, Brainerd, a boy, Kaleb Sean Alexander, 7 pounds, 5 ounces,...July 15, 2026. Grandparents are Jeanne Totten, Brainerd, Trina Bartylla, Brainerd, Quinn Marana, Brainerd, and John and…...
Public transit fares to fall in Baxter
3+ week, 3+ day ago (405+ words) transit fare for rides originating in Baxter for the Brainerd and Crow Wing Public Transit service. More recently,...the subject of fares has been a conversation in Brainerd. In July, the Transportation Advisory Committee in Brainerd stated it would review…...
Firefighters pay tribute with 9/11 Stair Climb on 25th anniversary
23+ hour, 44+ min ago (164+ words) Firefighters from across the area and community members took part in the annual stair climb...25th anniversary. People climbed the stairs near Brainerd High School on Sept. 11, 2026. Firefighters pay...of 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of the attacks. BRAINERD — On the 25th anniversary of…...