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Author Ben Schultz to be at Citadel

Renowned author Ben Schultz will make an appearance at 1 p.m. Saturday at Citadel Games in Brainerd.

Schultz will be available for autographs, questions and writing tips and will be at the business... - Posted on March 11, 2010

FINE ARTS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Year: Senior.

Age: 17.

Art focus: Fifth Street Journal.

Adviser nomination: "Cameo has been the best Fifth Street Journal business manager in several years. She's reliable, organized, timely and thorough. She also has the skil... - Posted on March 11, 2010

A winning combination

Pianist, accordionist and occasional storyteller, Dan Chouinard grew up in a musical family in Lindstrom, attended St. John's University in Collegeville (1985), tours and records regularly with an ever-expanding roster of musicians and writers.- Posted on March 11, 2010

Getting a lift

Spotters and spectators encouraged Jake Kassulker as he clean-lifted 280 pounds Wednesday during the 20th annual Sertoma Sunrise Warrior Liftathon at Brainerd High School.

Laura Boran attempted to squat-lift 120 pounds Wednesday during the ... - Posted on March 11, 2010

Special Olympics basketball

Students from Forestview Middle School and Brainerd High School competed in an Area 5 Special Olympics basketball event Wednesday at Brainerd High School.

First place: Sherry Hoffman, Eric Lemmer, Dakota Kaeder.

Second place: Harlee ... - Posted on March 11, 2010

Branum shifts to overdrive in the clutch

By MIKE BIALKA
Sports Editor

When the game's on the line the Brainerd Warriors' girls' basketball team wants Emilee Branum at the line.

The junior made the two decisive free throws in a 54-52 win over Moorhead in the opening ro... - Posted on March 11, 2010

Cravaack seeks 8th congressional seat

By MIKE O'ROURKE
Associate Editor

His contention the U.S. is heading toward socialism was one factor that made Chip Cravaack a disgruntled constituent and eventually a candidate for Congress.

The retired U.S. Navy and airline p... - Posted on March 11, 2010

Missing man found in Wadena woods

By MATT ERICKSON
Staff Writer

A 76-year-old Wadena man missing since Monday was found Wednesday afternoon in a wooded area about five miles northeast of Wadena.

Wadena Police Chief Bruce Uselman said David Delano Paulson was ly... - Posted on March 11, 2010

Driving home a point

By JODIE TWEED
Staff Writer

It won't be too difficult to spot Anderson Brothers' truck driver Tammy Butler when she hits the road in her truck this spring.

Butler, who has worked for Anderson Brothers for the past 29 years, wil... - Posted on March 11, 2010

Dairy ambassador to be honored March 20 at banquet in Pierz

PIERZ - The Crow Wing County Dairy Princess Banquet will be conducted March 20 at the Pierz Ballroom. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with a program, coronation and dance to follow. Tickets are available by calling 828-1998 or (320) 277-3897.

... - Posted on March 10, 2010