First expansion in the Brainerd Industrial Park since the Mini Recession. Here is more information from the Brainerd Dispatch:
New construction will occur in the Brainerd Industrial Park for the first time since the Great Recession. Here is an excerpt from the Brainerd Dispatch Article:
Brainerd city officials said Friday they expect work to begin next week on a new 54,000-square-foot FedEx Ground sorting and distribution facility in the park. The sale of 9 acres of land was finalized Thursday after the city council first learned of the company's interest last October.
"You talk about a big deal for Brainerd, this is huge," said Gary Scheeler, city council president. "There's a lot of things happening in our town right now and this just adds to it."
Scheeler said not only will the facility bring in more jobs to the community, he expects it to increase interest in and value of available property in the industrial park. The distribution center could also lead to the growth of other area businesses and attract tenants to the Brainerd Industrial Center, Scheeler said.
Brainerd Lakes Minnesota Blog
Sunday, May 31, 2015
El Tequila: Exemplary Mexican Dining In Baxter
El Tequila is a hidden gem of a Mexican restaurant in Baxter, and it seemed to hide from us the first couple of years after we moved to the Brainerd Lakes Area. I have sampled most of the menu and quite of few of the beverages. They have a great margarita whether you drink them on the rocks or blended. They also have quite a few specials, and one of the last times we went on a weeknight, we enjoyed one dollar cans of ice cold Tecate with limes.
I have to share my preference to their combination plates, but I have also been known to venture outside the box and have a Molcajete which is a feast fit for royalty.
The quality of their food is great and the prices are reasonable. None of the food on the menu is expensive, and the authentic music and colorful decor make any visit to this place a great and unique experience.
Tonight, I had the #53 combination platter: one taco, one enchilada, and the prince of the plate was the Chile Relleno. The portions are large and the service is impeccable. I would recommend this place as a great Sunday stop after spending the weekend enjoying the lakes or to cure the weekend's hangover. Please add your take on El Tequila to the comments. Learn more about the place and check out the photos and reviews at:
Yelp: El Tequila in Baxter.
May 31 Events in the BLA: Brendan Flynn at Zorbaz and BIR Slowpokes Racing!
Here are some of the drink specials to enjoy while listening to Brendan playing some stellar live music:
May 31st, 2015
Tito'z Breakfazt Club!
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Breakfazt Pizza, Burritoz, Quezadillaz and 2-4-1 Breakfazt drinkz from 10am - noon! Relief iz here!
Minnezota Zundayz!
7:00 pm on May 31st thru 12:00 am on Jun 1st
Try any pint of Minnezota beer for only $3 from 7pm - midnight!
Minnezota Zundayz!
7:00 pm on May 31st thru 12:00 am on Jun 1st
Try any pint of Minnezota beer for only $2 from 7pm - midnight!
Late Nite Munchie Menu!
11:00 pm on May 31st thru 2:00 am on Jun 1st
Need zome late night grub? Get any perzonal pizza from $5 after 11pm!
Bracket Drag Racing & Slowpokes Car Club
Date: Friday, May 29, 2015 to Sunday, May 31 2015
Bracket Drag Racing is on Brainerd International Raceway’s drag strip all weekend, while the BIR Performance Driving School (Friday) and the Slowpokes Car Club (Sunday) share the road course.
Location: Brainerd International Raceway
Time: 8:00 PM to 5:00 PM
5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN 56401
Brainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip with the Slowpokes Car Club on the 2.5-mile Competition Road Course. It’s the second of six Bracket Drag Racing weekends, which feature 250-plus drivers competing in 10 classes in dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters. They battle during eliminations both Saturday and Sunday with winners crowned each day. The Slowpokes will be on the road course Sunday only. Great family fun, and the pits are always open. On-site camping is available, including 164 full-service RV sites. One ticket gets you into both events! Daily admission is $20. Kids 12 and under are FREE!
Contact: tickets@brainerdraceway.com
218-824-RACE (7223)
Friday, May 29, 2015
Brainerd Lakes Area Live Music: May 30 and 31
Cragun's Resort
When:
Zorbaz
When: Sun, May 31, 3pm – 6pm
At the Woods:
May 31st at 6pm: Seth Doud
Join us for some amazing entertainment with Seth Doud held on our new patio weather permitting...music moved inside on rainy days!!!
When:
Fri, May 29, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Zorbaz
When: Sun, May 31, 3pm – 6pm
Brainerd
601 Laurel St.
At the Woods:
May 31st at 6pm: Seth Doud
Join us for some amazing entertainment with Seth Doud held on our new patio weather permitting...music moved inside on rainy days!!!
Live Music on the patio overlooking Gull Lake. No Cover!
May 30th: Lee Bone Sherseth: 7-10pm. Ernie's on Gull
May 31st: Billy Schafer: Sunday 1-4 pm
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Garage Sale Signs Law for Perpetual Garage Salers
Are you breaking the law? More regulations being enforced in the city of Brainerd...maybe they should worry about more important crimes? Watch out for the garage sale police this summer.
Via the Brainerd Dispatch:
Summer and garage sale seasons go hand-in-hand, and city officials want to remind residents of the regulations regarding garage sales and signs.
Brainerd City Planner Mark Ostgarden said city regulations state a garage sale cannot last more than 72 hours or occur more than four times at a given location within one year.
Signs identifying garage sale locations have started to pop up as well, Ostgarden said, with several major street intersections becoming a popular location for signs. Garage sale signs are permitted in the community with the following limits:
• One off-premises sign is permitted on private property, which means permission is required from the landowner where the sign will be placed.
• A sign is allowed for a period of seven days prior to the garage sale.
• Signs should not be more than 6 square feet in size and not more than 3 feet in height.
Garage sale signs are not permitted in any street right-of-way, meaning signs appearing at street corners are violating the city ordinance. Garage sale signs observed by city staff and determined to be in a street right-of-way will be removed and disposed.
Residents with questions should call the city of Brainerd at 218-828-2309.
Via the Brainerd Dispatch:
Summer and garage sale seasons go hand-in-hand, and city officials want to remind residents of the regulations regarding garage sales and signs.
Brainerd City Planner Mark Ostgarden said city regulations state a garage sale cannot last more than 72 hours or occur more than four times at a given location within one year.
Signs identifying garage sale locations have started to pop up as well, Ostgarden said, with several major street intersections becoming a popular location for signs. Garage sale signs are permitted in the community with the following limits:
• One off-premises sign is permitted on private property, which means permission is required from the landowner where the sign will be placed.
• A sign is allowed for a period of seven days prior to the garage sale.
• Signs should not be more than 6 square feet in size and not more than 3 feet in height.
Garage sale signs are not permitted in any street right-of-way, meaning signs appearing at street corners are violating the city ordinance. Garage sale signs observed by city staff and determined to be in a street right-of-way will be removed and disposed.
Residents with questions should call the city of Brainerd at 218-828-2309.
Brainerd Live Music: May 28th - June 3rd
Information courtesy of the Brainerd Dispatch and the Blogmaster:
For week of May 28 through June 3; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.
Cragun's Resort
When:
Zorbaz
When: Sun, May 31, 3pm – 6pm
For week of May 28 through June 3; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.
When:
Fri, May 29, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Zorbaz
When: Sun, May 31, 3pm – 6pm
Brainerd
601 Laurel St.
Thursday Bluegrass, first, third and fifth Thursday of the month
Last Turn Saloon
215 S. South Eighth St.
Open Mic Night, first Wednesday of month from 7-10 p.m.
Liquor Pigz
718 Laurel St.
Karaoke, 10 p.m. every Wednesday
Jam session/open mic, 9 p.m. every Sunday
Shep's on Sixth
315 S. Sixth St.
DJ, every Friday-Saturday in Elbow Room
St. Mathias Bar and Grill
4640 County Road 121
Old School, Saturday
O'Madden Pub
11266 Pine Beach Peninsula
Dynamite Reflections, today, May 28
Locklin Road, Friday-Sunday
The Green Lantern
13184 County Road 8
Kick Out Summer Bash with live music, Saturday. October Son, 5 p.m.; Copperhead Creek, 7 p.m.; and Katie Armiger, 9 p.m. Advance music and barbecue tickets are $15 each or $10 for music only tickets. At the door, tickets are $20 for music and barbecue and $15 for music only. Advance Tickets are available for sale at the Green Lantern and online at www.huff-entertainment.com.
The Iron Rail
707 Laurel St.
Wild Horses Band, Friday-Saturday
BREEZY POINT
Commander Bar
30279 Airport Road
In2ition, Friday-Saturday
CROSBY
The Bridge Tavern
26929 Highway 6
Live music every Friday; Classic Country Dinner Theater, 4-8 p.m. Sunday
BURTRUM
Hub Supper Club
30905 County Road 13
Alan Godage and Sundown, 2-6 p.m. June 7, Cover $5
CROSSLAKE
Moonlight Bay Family Restaurant
37627 County Road 66
Burnt Grass Band, 3-7 p.m. June 6
LAKE SHORE
Bar Harbor Supper Club
601 Laurel St.
Phil Thompson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. June 19-20; Aug. 21-22
NISSWA
American Legion
25807 Main St.
Sideways Entertainment, 7 p.m. June 5
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Thursday Bluegrass, first, third and fifth Thursday of the month
Last Turn Saloon
215 S. South Eighth St.
Open Mic Night, first Wednesday of month from 7-10 p.m.
Liquor Pigz
718 Laurel St.
Karaoke, 10 p.m. every Wednesday
Jam session/open mic, 9 p.m. every Sunday
Shep's on Sixth
315 S. Sixth St.
DJ, every Friday-Saturday in Elbow Room
St. Mathias Bar and Grill
4640 County Road 121
Old School, Saturday
O'Madden Pub
11266 Pine Beach Peninsula
Dynamite Reflections, today, May 28
Locklin Road, Friday-Sunday
The Green Lantern
13184 County Road 8
Kick Out Summer Bash with live music, Saturday. October Son, 5 p.m.; Copperhead Creek, 7 p.m.; and Katie Armiger, 9 p.m. Advance music and barbecue tickets are $15 each or $10 for music only tickets. At the door, tickets are $20 for music and barbecue and $15 for music only. Advance Tickets are available for sale at the Green Lantern and online at www.huff-entertainment.com.
The Iron Rail
707 Laurel St.
Wild Horses Band, Friday-Saturday
BREEZY POINT
Commander Bar
30279 Airport Road
In2ition, Friday-Saturday
CROSBY
The Bridge Tavern
26929 Highway 6
Live music every Friday; Classic Country Dinner Theater, 4-8 p.m. Sunday
BURTRUM
Hub Supper Club
30905 County Road 13
Alan Godage and Sundown, 2-6 p.m. June 7, Cover $5
CROSSLAKE
Moonlight Bay Family Restaurant
37627 County Road 66
Burnt Grass Band, 3-7 p.m. June 6
LAKE SHORE
Bar Harbor Supper Club
601 Laurel St.
Phil Thompson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. June 19-20; Aug. 21-22
NISSWA
American Legion
25807 Main St.
Sideways Entertainment, 7 p.m. June 5
Explore related topics:ENTERTAINMENT
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Kick Off Summer Bash: May 30 at the Green Lantern
Information from:http://huff-entertainment.com/Home_Page.html
Kickoff Summer Bash
We have booked Katie Armiger, Copperhead Creek and October Son for the first annual Kickoff Summer Bash held May 30, 2015 at the Green Lantern 9 miles east of Brainerd on Hwy 18. Along with music there is also a BBQ competition going on. So mark your calendar to come and enjoy great country music and tasty BBQ.
For more information and tickets go to the Summer Lantern Bash page.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Tuesday Night Bingo at American Legion in Brainerd
American Legion Bar Bingo
Date: May 26, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Website: http://brainerdlegion255.org
Event Description:
The American Legion Post 255 has Bar Bingo every Tuesday night.
Location:
American Legion
708 Front Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
Date/Time Information:
Every Tuesday evening
6 - 9 pm
Contact Information:
Janelle Fitch, (218) 829-2249
Date: May 26, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Website: http://brainerdlegion255.org
Event Description:
The American Legion Post 255 has Bar Bingo every Tuesday night.
Location:
American Legion
708 Front Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
Date/Time Information:
Every Tuesday evening
6 - 9 pm
Contact Information:
Janelle Fitch, (218) 829-2249
Monday, May 25, 2015
Brainerd Memorial Day Activities
Via Brainerd.com:
Celebrate Memorial Day in the Brainerd Lakes Area! Memorial Day services and celebrations are held throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area. We invite area guests to join our Memorial Day Services as we honor our Military on this day of remembrance.
Get more details about these events by selecting from the list below:
May 24-May 26
Annual Family Fun Day: A Military Appreciation Event
Cragun’s Resort, 11000 Craguns Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401
Get Event Details
May 24
Crosslake Community Memorial Day Observance
Crosslake Lutheran Church, Outdoor Worship Center, Daggett Pine Road, Crosslake, MN
Get Event Details
Hackensack Early Memorial Service
Finnelly Cemetery
Get Event Details
State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Ceremony
State Veterans Cemetery, 15550 Hwy. 115, Little Falls, MN
Get Event Details
May 25
Brainerd’s Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade
Beginning at the Laurel Street Bridge, Downtown, Brainerd, MN
Get Event Details
Akeley Memorial Day Observance
Beginning at White Oak Cemetery, Akeley, MN
Get Event Details
Emily Memorial Day Observance
Pine Ridge Cemetery, Akeley, MN
Get Event Details
Hackensack Memorial Day Service & Parade
Beginning at City Park, moving to Boy River, then Hillcrest Cemetery, Hackensack, MN
Get Event Details
Pine River Memorial Day Service
Pine River Dam, Pine River, MN
Get Event Details
Longville Memorial Day Service
Longville Fire Hall, Longville, MN
Get Event Details
Pequot Lakes-Jenkins Memorial Day Program
Pequot Lakes High School Auditorium, Pequot Lakes, MN
Get Event Details
Crosslake Memorial Day Ceremony
Pinewood Cemetery, Crosslake, MN
Get Event Details
Backus Memorial Day Services
Backus and Ponto Lake Cemeteries
Get Event Details
Walker Memorial Day Services
Walker American Legion, Walker, MN
Get Event Details
Pillager Memorial Day Program
Pillager High School Gym, Pillager, MN
Get Event Details
Nisswa Memorial Day Service
Nisswa American Legion Post 627, 25807 Main Street, Nisswa, MN 56468
Get Event Details
Memorial Day Pow-Wow
Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post, 43411 Oodena Drive, Onamia, MN 56359
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Katie Wig and Last Call at Ernie's on Gull
Damon Grilz (guitar)
Tyler Hammer (bass & guitar)
Nick Schwen (drums)
Katie Wig (vocals)
Katie Wig and Last Call sound great live! Check out their show tonight from 7-10pm at Ernie's on Gull.
We went out to Ernie's last night for some appetizers and sat outside eating, drinking, and people watching. There was a good crowd and the boat slip was filled with summer lake people out enjoying the beautiful weather.
When we got home, we heard some really good music streaming out of a garage near our home. We sat out in the yard around a campfire and listened to the music. I think the band practicing was Katie Wig and Last Call. Either way, we were blown away by how good they sounded and we will be checking out their show tonight at Ernies.
Friday, May 22, 2015
Book your birthday or party at the Last Turn Saloon:Special Events
The Last Turn's Special Events link.
This was the first bar I ever went to in Brainerd. If you ever get a chance to visit this place, you will not be disappointed. It is in a basement and has one of the coolest oak bars from back in the day! It is also very haunted, and if you go to eat or have a drink be sure to ask about the report they had conducted by ghost hunters from Fargo. It is kept behind the bar and it is a fascinating read about all the interesting events that the workers had encountered in this enlightened spot!
This was the first bar I ever went to in Brainerd. If you ever get a chance to visit this place, you will not be disappointed. It is in a basement and has one of the coolest oak bars from back in the day! It is also very haunted, and if you go to eat or have a drink be sure to ask about the report they had conducted by ghost hunters from Fargo. It is kept behind the bar and it is a fascinating read about all the interesting events that the workers had encountered in this enlightened spot!
Memorial Day Happenings in the Brainerd Lakes Area
Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass - 2015 season Opener
Date: Friday, May 22, 2015 to Sunday, May 24 2015
The 7th Annual Street Car Showdown features the kickoff to the Muscle Car Series on the drag strip and the SCCA Harvey West Classic on the road course.
Location: Brainerd International Raceway
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN 56401
Brainerd International Raceway's 2015 Muscle Car Series kicks off Memorial Day weekend with the 7th Annual Street Car Showdown, a display of raw speed and power on the quarter-mile drag strip. The Showdown is the first race in the three-race series, featuring the seven Heads-Up Classes, with cars that can run 6-7 seconds at over 200 mph. They have the kind of horsepower that yanks their front end off the ground when they launch from the starting line. The event also includes the SCCA Harvey West Classic on the 2.5-mile Competition Road Course. It features great wheel-to-wheel racing action. Two exciting events for the price of a single ticket! SCCA racing goes on rain or shine. Daily admission is $25. Kids 12 and under are FREE! On-site camping.
Contact: tickets@brainerdraceway.com
218-824-RACE (7223)
10–5pm The Olde Depot JUNKtion
2–9pmJack Pine Brewery - Tap Room Open: Good Beers at the Industrial Park in Baxter! Take home some growlers for the holiday weekend!
6–9pm
We will be featuring the Mini Mods for the Memorial Day Weekend. You won’t see anything like them and they are only here once this summer so make sure to plan a trip out to the track as your setting up for your summer on this 3 Day Weekend.
Location: North Central Speedway
Time: 6:45 PM to 10:00 PM
9651 Business Highway 371, Brainerd MN 56401
Contact: kt@racencs.net
218-839-2137
-They are fun to catch and don't taste as bad as you think! Early season bass are good eating out of cold Minnesota waters. Get out and catch some to release or fry them up!
Date: Friday, May 22, 2015 to Sunday, May 24 2015
The 7th Annual Street Car Showdown features the kickoff to the Muscle Car Series on the drag strip and the SCCA Harvey West Classic on the road course.
Location: Brainerd International Raceway
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
5523 Birchdale Road, Brainerd, MN 56401
Brainerd International Raceway's 2015 Muscle Car Series kicks off Memorial Day weekend with the 7th Annual Street Car Showdown, a display of raw speed and power on the quarter-mile drag strip. The Showdown is the first race in the three-race series, featuring the seven Heads-Up Classes, with cars that can run 6-7 seconds at over 200 mph. They have the kind of horsepower that yanks their front end off the ground when they launch from the starting line. The event also includes the SCCA Harvey West Classic on the 2.5-mile Competition Road Course. It features great wheel-to-wheel racing action. Two exciting events for the price of a single ticket! SCCA racing goes on rain or shine. Daily admission is $25. Kids 12 and under are FREE! On-site camping.
Contact: tickets@brainerdraceway.com
218-824-RACE (7223)
10–5pm The Olde Depot JUNKtion
2–9pmJack Pine Brewery - Tap Room Open: Good Beers at the Industrial Park in Baxter! Take home some growlers for the holiday weekend!
6–9pm
Live Music: Emily Hammer
Emily puts on a great live show! Check out her music and go to see her play live this weekend!
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2015
Location: Gull Dam Brewing - Tap Room
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
23836 Smiley Road, Nisswa, MN 56468
Contact: info@gulldambrewing.com
218-963-27396:45–10pm:Memorial Day Mini Mods
Location: Gull Dam Brewing - Tap Room
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
23836 Smiley Road, Nisswa, MN 56468
Contact: info@gulldambrewing.com
218-963-27396:45–10pm:Memorial Day Mini Mods
We will be featuring the Mini Mods for the Memorial Day Weekend. You won’t see anything like them and they are only here once this summer so make sure to plan a trip out to the track as your setting up for your summer on this 3 Day Weekend.
Location: North Central Speedway
Time: 6:45 PM to 10:00 PM
9651 Business Highway 371, Brainerd MN 56401
Contact: kt@racencs.net
218-839-2137
7–10pmTheology on Tap: Booze and talking smart about religion!
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Brainerd Live Music: May 21-27, 2015
LIVE MUSIC IN THE BLA!
For week of May 21-27; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.
BACKUS
American Legion
Near Highways 371 and 87 W.
Frankie Lamb, 2-6 p.m. Sunday
BRAINERD
Coco Moon
601 Laurel St.
Thursday Bluegrass, first, third and fifth Thursday of the month
Eagles Club
124 Front St.
Jam with Marv Johnson, 7:30 p.m. Friday, in the downstairs area.
Last Turn Saloon
215 S. South Eighth St.
Open Mic Night, first Wednesday of month from 7-10 p.m.
Liquor Pigz
718 Laurel St.
Karaoke, 10 p.m. every Wednesday
Jam session/open mic, 9 p.m. every Sunday
Shep's on Sixth
315 S. Sixth St.
DJ, every Friday-Saturday in Elbow Room
St. Mathias Bar and Grill
4640 County Road 121
Midnight Radio, 5-9 p.m. Saturday
My Famous Friends, 9 p.m. Saturday
O'Madden Pub
11266 Pine Beach Peninsula
Dynamite Reflections, today, May 21
JNH Duo, Friday-Sunday
BREEZY POINT
Commander Bar
30279 Airport Road
Todd Douglas Band, Friday-Saturday
JJ's Pub
Downstairs of Commander
The Hunyuckers, Saturday
CROSBY
The Bridge Tavern
26929 Highway 6
Live music every Friday; Classic Country Dinner Theater, 4-8 p.m. Sunday
LAKE SHORE
Bar Harbor Supper Club
601 Laurel St.
Phil Thompson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; June 19-20; Aug. 21-22
NISSWA
American Legion
25807 Main St.
Sideways Entertainment, 7 p.m. June 5
Information courtesy of http://www.brainerddispatch.com/
For week of May 21-27; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.
BACKUS
American Legion
Near Highways 371 and 87 W.
Frankie Lamb, 2-6 p.m. Sunday
BRAINERD
Coco Moon
601 Laurel St.
Thursday Bluegrass, first, third and fifth Thursday of the month
Eagles Club
124 Front St.
Jam with Marv Johnson, 7:30 p.m. Friday, in the downstairs area.
Last Turn Saloon
215 S. South Eighth St.
Open Mic Night, first Wednesday of month from 7-10 p.m.
Liquor Pigz
718 Laurel St.
Karaoke, 10 p.m. every Wednesday
Jam session/open mic, 9 p.m. every Sunday
Shep's on Sixth
315 S. Sixth St.
DJ, every Friday-Saturday in Elbow Room
St. Mathias Bar and Grill
4640 County Road 121
Midnight Radio, 5-9 p.m. Saturday
My Famous Friends, 9 p.m. Saturday
O'Madden Pub
11266 Pine Beach Peninsula
Dynamite Reflections, today, May 21
JNH Duo, Friday-Sunday
BREEZY POINT
Commander Bar
30279 Airport Road
Todd Douglas Band, Friday-Saturday
JJ's Pub
Downstairs of Commander
The Hunyuckers, Saturday
CROSBY
The Bridge Tavern
26929 Highway 6
Live music every Friday; Classic Country Dinner Theater, 4-8 p.m. Sunday
LAKE SHORE
Bar Harbor Supper Club
601 Laurel St.
Phil Thompson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; June 19-20; Aug. 21-22
NISSWA
American Legion
25807 Main St.
Sideways Entertainment, 7 p.m. June 5
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Brainerd Weekend Events: May 22 and 23
List compiled from Visit Brainerd:
5:00 pmCompetition Racing License School
8:00 am7th Annual Street Car Showdown
2–9pmJack Pine Brewery - Tap Room Open
4–9pmGull Dam Brewing Tap Room Open
5–8pmLive Music: The BeetKeepers
5:30–7:30pmMeat Raffle
May 23
Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass - 2015 season Opener
7th Annual Street Car Showdown
8–9amBird Hikes at the Northland Arboretum
9–12pmRun for the Lake 5k
10–5pmThe Olde Depot JUNKtion
12–10pmGull Dam Brewing Tap Room Open
2–5pmBINGO and Meat Raffle
2–9pmJack Pine Brewery - Tap Room Open
6–9pmLive Music: Emily Hammer
6:45–10pmMemorial Day Mini Mods
7–10pmTheology on Tap
7–10:30pmPhil Thompson at Bar Harbor Supper Club
Brainerd City Council Approves Fee for Food Trucks
Via the Brainerd Dispatch:
The Brainerd City Council Monday approved a fee for food truck operators looking to serve up hot dogs, sandwiches, tacos and more in the city of Brainerd.
The council held the second reading of Ordinance No. 1437, which specifies a $500 annual fee for food trucks, wagons, stands and food carts. The council then unanimously approved the adoption of the ordinance following the second reading.
A memo from City Planner Mark Ostgarden provided information from 17 Minnesota cities about their own annual fees for food trucks. The annual fee of $500 is higher than the fee charged by the other cities that provided feedback.
"Based on the additional information from other cities, it is recommended that the city council consider reducing the annual fee considerably to be more in line with other cities," Ostgarden wrote. "Based on other cities' annual fees, it appears $50-100 would be more appropriate."
A short term or seasonal fee is also uncommon, Ostgarden said. Of the 17 surveyed cities, only Albert Lea, Austin and Bloomington offered short term fees.
The Brainerd City Council Monday approved a fee for food truck operators looking to serve up hot dogs, sandwiches, tacos and more in the city of Brainerd.
The council held the second reading of Ordinance No. 1437, which specifies a $500 annual fee for food trucks, wagons, stands and food carts. The council then unanimously approved the adoption of the ordinance following the second reading.
A memo from City Planner Mark Ostgarden provided information from 17 Minnesota cities about their own annual fees for food trucks. The annual fee of $500 is higher than the fee charged by the other cities that provided feedback.
"Based on the additional information from other cities, it is recommended that the city council consider reducing the annual fee considerably to be more in line with other cities," Ostgarden wrote. "Based on other cities' annual fees, it appears $50-100 would be more appropriate."
A short term or seasonal fee is also uncommon, Ostgarden said. Of the 17 surveyed cities, only Albert Lea, Austin and Bloomington offered short term fees.
Sunday, May 17, 2015
As bird flu costs mount for egg industry, questions arise about how virus is spreading : Wsj
This sign is common in many areas of Minnesota. Driving back from Perham to Brainerd last weekend, we saw this sign on every chicken and turkey house along Highway 10. Read the following article on the benefits of pastured poultry and the importance of strong immune systems in poultry operations.
Brunnquell’s company has 1.2 million chickens that live either in an enclosed outdoor area or a pasture, but he has moved them indoors until the virus is no longer a threat. Brunnquell theorized that free-range, pasture and backyard chickens are surviving the virus threat because they have stronger immune systems than chickens that live inside buildings in cages.
McGraw said the virus is being spread by rodents, waterfowl flying over the commercial facilities and by people, machinery or tools who come in contact with it and then unknowingly track it to a commercial facility.
Read more: http://host.madison.com/business/as-bird-flu-costs-mount-for-egg-industry-questions-arise/article_16af6e17-45cf-5a17-bf67-a003056b3e58.html#ixzz3aQxmOEYm
As bird flu costs mount for egg industry, questions arise about how virus is spreading : Wsj
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Joel Edwin at JJ’s Pub after Bar Bingo on Saturday, May 16th!
Joel Edwin
May 16 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Joel Edwin at JJ’s Pub after Bar Bingo on Saturday, May 16th!
Details
Date: May 16
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
OrganizerJJ’s Pub
Phone:218-562-4600
Website:http://commanderbar.com/JJs/
Here is more about Joel Edwin from Rocktown Music:
Joel, Rocktown Music Owner
May 16 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Joel Edwin at JJ’s Pub after Bar Bingo on Saturday, May 16th!
Details
Date: May 16
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
OrganizerJJ’s Pub
Phone:218-562-4600
Website:http://commanderbar.com/JJs/
Here is more about Joel Edwin from Rocktown Music:
Joel, Rocktown Music Owner
Joel is a third generation resident of St. Cloud and a graduate of Apollo High School. "When the opportunity came to open a music store in the St. Cloud Area, I knew I had to do it. I couldn't snooze," He says. "This is the town I was raised in. I've been playing at the local venues since I was a kid. I've been involved in a big way in many of the local stores and studios since the eighties. I've done a lot in the local music community. I knew I wanted to own a music store, and I knew I wanted to raise my kids in St. Cloud... it only made sense to do it all in one place."
As a professional musician:
Joel's career began in his teen years. He and high school friends put together a great little band and played bars and ballrooms across the state with Joel on lead guitar and backing vocals. "Back then it was a lot of oldies... I mean, we did Van Halen too," he laughs. Just out of high school, he went on the road with very popular hard rock band, Mace. "I was the youngest guy in the band by 10 years. The tour bus literally pulled up to the front door of my parent's house. I was 17, just graduated high school. I kissed my mom good-bye and got on board. The band leader greeted me by saying, 'Sit down, kid, it's going to be a long ride.'" He continues, "I learned a lot about sound, lights, and the business side of running a band from Kent. It was his band. He's a good guy." Mace was a springboard for Joel to start his own band, Liberator. "That was the age of excess. I had double guitar stacks, 64 par cans, towers of PA to the ceiling... it was nuts. The lead singer, Lisa, was the only female in the group. She did everyone's hair." Liberator got some attention from radio stations, record labels, and endorsements. "We were almost there, then Nirvana hit and it was different overnight." Joel spent the grunge years playing the in several of the top cover band acts that toured the midwest. Joel met Scott (the piano teacher at Rocktown Music) at an audition for a touring band called Visionary. They both made it in. He started lead singing when the band manager fired the vocalist and put Joel in the spotlight. "He must have known I could do it or else he might not have fired him. Within a few days we were on stage with Gary Richrath from REO Speedwagon, and I was singing and playing guitar." When Visionary disbanded, Joel convinced Scott to move from Wisconsin to St. Cloud and they formed a band called Rocktown. Scott has lived here ever since. "We played our 1000th show at Bubba's. They put our picture in the paper and made an event out of it." Rocktown is actually kind of still together. "We added a member and now we're called Puppet Show. Spinal Tap has never opened for us," he chuckles. "We only play once in awhile since everyone's pretty busy with other projects." Lately, his focus has been on the Joel Edwin acoustic project. Joel plays guitar, piano, mandolin, ukulele, and, of course he sings. "It's great. I'm older now, so the excessive volume and heavy gear don't appeal to me as much as when I was younger. I get to play a lot of different instruments that I wouldn't be able to play in an electric band. Plus I get to play some of the nicest resorts in Minnesota. Beautiful venues, great scenery, nice perks. It's a perfect fit for me." Not that he doesn't still play rock music. Joel is in a few assemblies of musicians that are seen regularly at the Benton Station and The Red Carpet. He's doing vocals, guitar and keys. "I still love to play electric guitar, but I'm a pretty versatile guy" You can often find updates on Joel's acoustic and electric band dates on the Facebook page, or just ask anyone at the store what's coming up!
“Southbound” at the Commander Friday & Saturday, May 15th and 16th!
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May 15 @ 9:30 pm - May 16 @ 1:30 am
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“Southbound” at the Commander Friday & Saturday, May 15th and 16th!
DetailsStart:May 15 @ 9:30 pmEnd:May 16 @ 1:30 amEvent Category:Entertainment
OrganizerCommander EntertaimentPhone:218-562-4198Website:www.commanderbar.com
Public Fishing Docks in the Brainerd Lakes Area
For anyone interested in fishing this area without access to a boat, I have posted the fishing piers to check out in the area from the MN DNR site.
Crow Wing County:
Cass County:
Crow Wing County:
| Crow Wing | Boom Lake | pier | In Brainerd, in Kiwanis Park, at the E end of the College Drive Bridge. |
| Crow Wing | Green's Point | platform | From Brainerd, 4 mi N on Hwy 25, then 3 mi E on Executive Acres Rd at end of Rd. |
| Crow Wing | Mississippi River | pier | In Brainerd, the pier is at the E end of College Drive Bridge by Kiwanis Park. |
| Crow Wing | Mississippi River | platform | Ft. Ripley Landing, N of Ft. Ripley, take Hwy. 371 N 1 mi., then W on access rd. |
| Crow Wing | Pennington Pit | platform | In Ironton, 0.5 mi N of Hwy 210 on Co Rd 30, then 0.5 mi W. Park in water access lot. |
| Crow Wing | Pine River | platform | In Cross Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers Coulter Recreation Area, on Hwy. 3, just below the dam. |
| Crow Wing | Rice Lake Reservoir | pier | In Brainerd's Lum Park, on the city's NE end, off Hwy 210, pier near the S tip of the lake. |
| Crow Wing | Ruth Lake | pier | In Emily, 0.5 mi E of Hwy 6 on Mill Road. Park in water access lot. |
| Crow Wing | Serpent Lake | pier | In Crosby, 3 blocks E of Hwy 210, on N shore of the lake's W end. |
| Crow Wing | South Long Lake | pier | 8 mi S of Brainerd on Hwy 25. S shore of lake. |
| Crow Wing | Whipple Lake | pier | In Baxter, from Hwy 210 & 371, go W 2.5 mi on Hwy 210, then N 1.5 mi on Memorywood Drive, then W 0.5 mi on Clearwater Rd. Park in water access parking lot. |
Cass County:
| Cass | Birch Lake | pier | In Hackensack, 1 block W of Hwy 371, on SE shore. |
| Cass | Cass Lake | pier | In Cass Lake, on the E side, off Hwy 2 at Pike Bay/ Cass Lake channel, on S shore. |
| Cass | Crow Wing River | platform | Fisherman's Bank, downstream of Sylvan Dam, from Baxter 8 mi SW to Sylvan Dam Road. Site is at the end of the road. Shore fishing. |
| Cass | Crow Wing River | pier | In Pillager, north shore, downstream of Pillager Dam. |
| Cass | Gull Narrows | pier | From Hwy 371 junction in Nisswa, go W 2.5 mi. on Co Rd 77 to the bridge. Park at Gull Narrows public water access lot. |
| Cass | Leech Lake | pier | E of Walker in Shingobee Island, about 1.5 mi W of the junction of Hwy 371 and 200, the pier is in the MNDot rest area on the S side of the road. |
| Cass | Norway Lake | pier | In Pine River's Pine River Park, on the W bank, 1/2 block N of Hwy 84. |
| Cass | Pillager Lake | pier | From Pillager, go N 2 mi on Hwy 1 to the township park on S shore. |
| Cass | Sylvan Reservoir | platform | Fisherman's Bridge, above the Sylvan Dam. From Baxter, 2 mi. W on Hwy 210, then S 4 mi on Co Rd 36. Site is at the SE corner of the Gull River Bridge. Shorefishing. |
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