Lakeland News

09/16/2026

The system will sit atop a water tower in Brainerd and is being installed through a partnership between Brainerd Public Utilities and Climavision, which provides advanced technology designed to help fill gaps in traditional government radar coverage.

A new weather radar system is being installed in Brainerd through a partnership between Brainerd Public Utilities and Climavision, which provides advanced technology designed to help fill gaps in traditional government radar coverage.

09/16/2026

Grand Rapids Girls’ Volleyball Swept by Esko on the Road

Grand Rapids Girls' Volleyball Swept by Esko on the Road

09/16/2026

Bemidji Girls’ Volleyball Still Searching for 1st Win After Loss to Rocori

09/16/2026

Grand Rapids Boys’ Soccer’s Upset Bid Stymied by Duluth East

09/16/2026

Bemidji Girls’ Soccer Continues Win Streak With 10-0 Shutout Over Willmar

09/16/2026

Brainerd Girls’ Soccer Wins Big Over Detroit Lakes 9-0

09/16/2026

Students from 11 area high schools gathered at the Beaux Arts Ballroom on Monday to explore what comes next after graduation. The event was the first stop in a tour that will travel throughout the state.

Students from 11 area high schools gathered at Bemidji State University on Monday for the Minnesota Education Fair to explore what comes next after graduation. With more than 50 colleges, universities, and technical schools represented during the event at BSU's Beaux Arts Ballroom, the fair marked t...

09/16/2026

Returning for the second year, the event on Oct. 8 will feature interactive activities that promote kindness, positivity, and wellness throughout both Forestview as well as the community.

The Choose Kindness event will be back at Forestview Middle School in Baxter for the second straight year. Arranged through Brainerd Public Schools, the Lions Club, and many other local organizations, the event will feature interactive activities that promote kindness, positivity, and wellness throu...

09/16/2026

Family of Duane W. Payne, servicemembers, and Brainerd Lakes Area community members gathered at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls last Friday for the burial ceremony.

The remains of World War II soldier Duane W. Payne, who was born Motley, have returned home after being missing for 82 years. Service members, Brainerd Lakes Area community members, and Payne's family gathered at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls last Friday for the burial cere...

09/16/2026

Friends, family, and community members gathered Tuesday night in remembrance of 17-year-old Dylon Ray Oothoudt, whose body was found in a yard in rural Cass Lake on Sunday and lost his life to gun violence.

Friends, family, and community members gathered in Cass Lake on Tuesday night for a candlelight vigil in remembrance of Dylon Ray Oothoudt, who they say lost his life to gun violence over the weekend. Oothoudt's body was found around 8 a.m. on Sunday in a yard on John Moose Dr.…