Brainerd Lakes Minnesota Blog
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Brainerd, Minnesota Ice Rinks Opening December 30, 2015
I don't want to jinx it, but the weather has been mild so far this winter. It is time to get out and enjoy some free entertainment at the area's local ice skating rinks.
Info. via the Brainerd Dispatch:
Get those ice skates ready. Brainerd Parks and Recreation reported the rinks and warming houses will open Wednesday, Dec. 30.
Winter break hours through Jan. 4 are noon to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 1-7 p.m. Sunday.
Normal hours from Jan. 5 through March are 4-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and 1-7 p.m. Sunday.
Here is the City of Brainerd's information on rinks in the area:
Info. via the Brainerd Dispatch:
Get those ice skates ready. Brainerd Parks and Recreation reported the rinks and warming houses will open Wednesday, Dec. 30.
Winter break hours through Jan. 4 are noon to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 1-7 p.m. Sunday.
Normal hours from Jan. 5 through March are 4-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and 1-7 p.m. Sunday.
Here is the City of Brainerd's information on rinks in the area:
2014-2015
Figure skates and hockey skates in most sizes are available to loan out at each warming house.
Figure skates and hockey skates in most sizes are available to loan out at each warming house.
Outdoor Rink Hours
| Mill Avenue Park (2 hockey rinks and 1 open skating rink) | |
| Monday-Friday | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | Noon to 8:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
| Bane Park (1 hockey rink and 1 open skating rink) | |
| Monday-Friday | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | Noon to 8:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
| Gregory Park (1 open skating rink) | |
| Monday-Friday | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | Noon to 8:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
| Christmas Holiday Schedule December 22 to Jan 4 | |
| Monday-Friday | Noon to 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | Noon to 8:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Skating Rinks closed December 24 and 25.
As a guideline, rinks will close if temperatures drop to zero or colder. Rinks may close early due to lack of skaters.
As a guideline, rinks will close if temperatures drop to zero or colder. Rinks may close early due to lack of skaters.
Gregory Park
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Family Fun
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sweetheart Soirée
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Brainerd Lakes Area Live Music: Dec. 17-23, 2015
Info via the Brainerd Dispatch:
For week of Dec. 17-23; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.
For week of Dec. 17-23; 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's Frankly Country Band, 2-6 p.m. Sunday, followed by a 4-H benefit dinner.
BRAINERD
Coco Moon
601 Laurel St.
Bluegrass, first, third and fifth Friday of the month
Eagles Club
124 Front St.
Muddy Water, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Friday.
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
Soundtrack DJ, Friday-Saturday
BREEZY POINT
Commander Bar
30279 Airport Road
Blackout, 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
JJ's Pub
Downstairs of the Commander
Lee Bone, Saturday
CROSBY
The Bridge Tavern
26929 Highway 6
Live music every Friday; Classic Country Dinner Theater, 4-8 p.m. Sunday
NISSWA
American Legion
25807 Main St.
Sideways Karaoke, 7 p.m. Friday
BRAINERD
Coco Moon
601 Laurel St.
Bluegrass, first, third and fifth Friday of the month
Eagles Club
124 Front St.
Muddy Water, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Friday.
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
Soundtrack DJ, Friday-Saturday
BREEZY POINT
Commander Bar
30279 Airport Road
Blackout, 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
JJ's Pub
Downstairs of the Commander
Lee Bone, Saturday
CROSBY
The Bridge Tavern
26929 Highway 6
Live music every Friday; Classic Country Dinner Theater, 4-8 p.m. Sunday
NISSWA
American Legion
25807 Main St.
Sideways Karaoke, 7 p.m. Friday
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Mann Lake Expanding Jobs to Brainerd, Minnesota
I am happy to read that Mann Lake is going to be using space in the old Wausau Paper Mill. It will bring more jobs to Brainerd, and hopeful improve the economy and job markets for residents in the Brainerd Lakes Area.
Check out the article below:
Info. via Brainerddispatch.com
Mann Lake expands jobs, manufacturing to Brainerd
A company that started in a Hackensack garage and now employs more than 450 people is expanding operations to Brainerd.
Mann Lake Ltd., employee-owned manufacturer of beekeeping supplies on a global scale, expects to hire five full-time employees initially for the Brainerd operation and add 20 more jobs by the end of 2016.
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The Brainerd Mann Lake operation will cut and mill lumber for construction of bee hives. The cut lumber will then be shipped to Hackensack for assembly. Production in northeast Brainerd will start in January in the former Wausau Paper Mill, now the Brainerd Industrial Center. A ribbon cutting event at the mill Tuesday afternoon brought together supporters and key personnel.
Click here to read the entire article: http://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/business/3904525-mann-lake-expands-jobs-manufacturing-brainerd
Click here to read the entire article: http://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/business/3904525-mann-lake-expands-jobs-manufacturing-brainerd
Friday, December 11, 2015
Jaycee's Ice Fishing Extravaganza 2016: Brainerd, Minnesota
Link to Jaycee's Ice Fishing Extravaganza 2016
With this years warm weather, I am starting to wonder if they are going to announce a new date for the Ice Fishing Extravaganza.
I drive by Gull Lake every week, and lately I am surprise to see it still looks like this:
The lake has been frozen over on a few mornings, but recently it is ice free on Hole in the Day Bay. This is the location of the ice fishing tournament, and as of yesterday, the conditions aren't looking too promising.
Either way, it is a great event that raises a great deal of money and awareness for charities, so I hope the event still takes place, but I doubt we will have enough ice if conditions don't change soon.
However, as a native northern Minnesotan, I know things can change quick!
Here is some information on the event from icefishing.org:
History of the Ice Fishing Extravaganza
In the early 1990s the Brainerd Jaycees had a desire to develop a signature project—a project that would rally members, raise money for local charities, and provide avenues for individual growth, personal development, and leadership. With the first contest being held in January 1991, it is certain the founders never expected this event would become the world’s largest ice fishing contest and put Brainerd, MN, on the map with a winter event that generates over $1-million in revenue for area businesses and over $150,000 for area charities annually
With this years warm weather, I am starting to wonder if they are going to announce a new date for the Ice Fishing Extravaganza.
I drive by Gull Lake every week, and lately I am surprise to see it still looks like this:
Either way, it is a great event that raises a great deal of money and awareness for charities, so I hope the event still takes place, but I doubt we will have enough ice if conditions don't change soon.
However, as a native northern Minnesotan, I know things can change quick!
Here is some information on the event from icefishing.org:
History of the Ice Fishing Extravaganza
In the early 1990s the Brainerd Jaycees had a desire to develop a signature project—a project that would rally members, raise money for local charities, and provide avenues for individual growth, personal development, and leadership. With the first contest being held in January 1991, it is certain the founders never expected this event would become the world’s largest ice fishing contest and put Brainerd, MN, on the map with a winter event that generates over $1-million in revenue for area businesses and over $150,000 for area charities annually
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Brainerd Lakes Area Live Music: December 10-16, 2015
For week of Dec. 10-16; 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's Frankly Country Band, 2-6 p.m. Dec. 20, followed by a 4-H benefit dinner.
BRAINERD
Coco Moon
601 Laurel St.
Bluegrass, first, third and fifth Friday of the month
Eagles Club
124 Front St.
Wayne Renn, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Friday.
Last Turn Saloon
215 S. Eighth St.
Comedy show featuring Tim Harmston, seating at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. today, Dec. 10; $10 per ticket.
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
BREEZY POINT
Commander Bar
30279 Airport Road
Slapshot, 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
JJ's Pub
Downstairs of the Commander
Jud Hailey, Saturday
CROSBY
The Bridge Tavern
26929 Highway 6
Live music every Friday; Classic Country Dinner Theater, 4-8 p.m. Sunday
NISSWA
American Legion
25807 Main St.
Sideways Karaoke, 7 p.m. Dec. 18
PIERZ
The Brickyard Bar and Grill
214 Main St.
Alan Godage & Sundown's country Christmas show, 5-8 p.m. Saturday
Friday, December 4, 2015
Brainerd Lakes Live Music Dec. 3-9, 2015
Live Music - Dec. 3
By BRAINERD DISPATCH on Dec 2, 2015 at 7:16 p.m.
Live Music - Dec. 3
Brainerd MN 506 James St. / PO Box 974 56401
For week of Dec. 3-9; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.
BACKUS
American Legion
Near Highways 371 and 87 W.
Advertisement
Usual Suspects Theater Co., three musical comedy, 5:45 p.m. Saturday; free.
BRAINERD
Coco Moon
601 Laurel St.
Bluegrass, first, third and fifth Friday of the month
Eagles Club
124 Front St.
Tim Williams, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Friday.
Last Turn Saloon
215 S. Eighth St.
Comedy show featuring Tim Harmston, seating at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Dec. 10; $10 per ticket.
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
TBA, Friday-Saturday
BREEZY POINT
Commander Bar
30279 Airport Road
Southbound, 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
JJ's Pub
Downstairs of the Commander
Mark Hailey, Saturday
CROSBY
The Bridge Tavern
26929 Highway 6
Live music every Friday; Classic Country Dinner Theater, 4-8 p.m. Sunday
NISSWA
American Legion
25807 Main St.
Rare Phorm Entertainment, 7 p.m. Saturday
By BRAINERD DISPATCH on Dec 2, 2015 at 7:16 p.m.
Live Music - Dec. 3
Brainerd MN 506 James St. / PO Box 974 56401
For week of Dec. 3-9; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.
BACKUS
American Legion
Near Highways 371 and 87 W.
Advertisement
Usual Suspects Theater Co., three musical comedy, 5:45 p.m. Saturday; free.
BRAINERD
Coco Moon
601 Laurel St.
Bluegrass, first, third and fifth Friday of the month
Eagles Club
124 Front St.
Tim Williams, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Friday.
Last Turn Saloon
215 S. Eighth St.
Comedy show featuring Tim Harmston, seating at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Dec. 10; $10 per ticket.
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
TBA, Friday-Saturday
BREEZY POINT
Commander Bar
30279 Airport Road
Southbound, 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
JJ's Pub
Downstairs of the Commander
Mark Hailey, Saturday
CROSBY
The Bridge Tavern
26929 Highway 6
Live music every Friday; Classic Country Dinner Theater, 4-8 p.m. Sunday
NISSWA
American Legion
25807 Main St.
Rare Phorm Entertainment, 7 p.m. Saturday
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