The Bemidji High School girls basketball team had its hands full against one of the stronger teams in Class 4A.

BRAINERD — Brainerd cruised past the Willmar boys swimming and diving team on Tuesday. The Warriors earned a 58-41 victory in the Central Lakes Conference dual. Brainerd is both 4-0 in the conference ...

Cardinals top Warriors 131.900 to 117.875 in Central Lakes Conference dual. Also Tuesday, Benson-KMS scores a 138.275 to beat ...

On the opening day of the session, the Minnesota House avoids another vacant seat and a third special election.

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BRAINERD — The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation recently announced Kevin Thesing, Laura O’Brien and Jim Haakonson joined the Board of Directors.

After Republicans discussed unseating a DFL representative, Democrats said they would not show up on the first day to ...