Theresa Bourke

BRAINERD — Book talk, survival skills and caricatures made for a unique experience at this year’s Beyond the Battle. About 40 middle school students from around the region, books in hand, gathered on Tuesday, July 21, at Lyman P. White Park in Brainerd fo... See more

BRAINERD — Personnel and utility costs are the highest expenses for the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, which continues to operate with a gap between revenue and income. Darrel Palmer, chair of the Airport Commission, presented the airport’s projected 20... See more

BRAINERD — Oftentimes, a new book will add a new destination to my travel bucket list. This time, it’s Nantucket. Pamela Kelley swept me away with her descriptions of the ocean waves, sea breeze and small town charm of Nantucket in her latest novel. “Nant... See more

BRAINERD, Minn. — Chip Rankin started his first Brainerd School Board meeting as superintendent with a somber message for the community. After the death of two Forestview Middle School students over the past month, Rankin said on Monday, July 13, that mor... See more

BRAINERD, Minn. — Chip Rankin started his first Brainerd School Board meeting as superintendent with a somber message for the community. After the death of two Forestview Middle School students over the past month, Rankin said on Monday, July 13, that mor... See more