Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Brainerd News: S and W Bait and Tackle

This has been a really mild winter so far up in the Brainerd Lakes Area. We have had a few blasts of cold air, but it thankfully doesn't stay around for very long. Last weekend the temperature was in the upper 30's, so my son and I went over to S and W Bait, and picked up a scoop of crappie minnows.

In my humble opinion, there isn't another bait shop that can touch S and W. It is a very well stocked shop with friendly employees that know what is going on in terms of all things fishing in the Brainerd Lakes area.

They also give me a few suggestions of where to target in terms of fish, and they have a board listing the best presentations to catch fish in the area.

My son gets a kick out of the laidback dog that greets us whenever we enter the shop, and I am always excited to walk into this familiar place of business, as the smells, sights, and sounds of this place bring me back to a time and place from 20 years ago that I truly miss!

Check out S and W. You won't be disappointed.

Friday, January 29, 2016

Brainerd Lakes Area Live Music: January 28-February 3, 2016

Via the Dispatch:
For week of Jan. 28- Feb. 3; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.

AITKIN
Barnacles Resort
36569 Highway 18.
Drop Tailgate, Saturday
BRAINERD
Coco Moon
601 Laurel St.
Bluegrass, first, third and fifth Friday of the month
Eagles Club
124 Front St.
King's Ransom, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Friday
Last Turn Saloon
215 S. Sixth St.
Open Mic, Wednesday (sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.)
Duncan Vinje, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday
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
Big T karaoke, Saturday
BREEZY POINT
Commander Bar
30279 Airport Road
Southbound, 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
JJ's Pub
Downstairs of the Commander
Kris Vox, 5-9 p.m. Saturday
CROSBY
The Bridge Tavern
26929 Highway 6
Live music every Friday; Classic Country Dinner Theater, 4-8 p.m. Sunday

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Brainerd Lakes Live Music: January 21-27, 2016

Via the Brainerd Dispatch:
For week of Jan. 21-27; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.

AITKIN
Barnacle's Resort
36569 Highway 18.
Lake Effect, Saturday
BRAINERD
Coco Moon
601 Laurel St.
Bluegrass, first, third and fifth Friday of the month
Eagles Club
124 Front St.
Dale Dahmen and the Beats, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Friday
Last Turn Saloon
215 S. Sixth St.
Open Mic, Wednesday (sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.)
Emily Hammer, acoustic soul, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday
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
Craig Engelhart and McGown, Friday
BREEZY POINT
Commander Bar
30279 Airport Road
Platinum FM, 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
JJ's Pub
Downstairs of the Commander
Kris Vox, 5-9 p.m. 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 Entertainment, 7 p.m. Friday

Central Lakes College Students Awarded Mike Rowe Works Scholarships

Two Central Lakes College students enrolled in the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician program were recently awarded a $1,000 tool scholarship from the mikeroweWORKS Foundation.
Tommy Hoheisel, of Pierz, and Rustle Warwas, of Eveleth, are both PSEO students currently enrolled in the CLC program.
In order to receive the $1,000 tool scholarship from the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, the student must be in an AED accredited Diesel/Equipment Technology program and have the highest cumulative GPA. The candidate is chosen by the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician program instructor.
The mikeroweWORKS Foundation is a foundation that Mike Rowe (host of the “Dirty Jobs” TV show) started to get people interested and to help them succeed in the Diesel/Equipment technology field. For the scholarship, two students are chosen from each college or high school that is AED accredited. It’s a great honor to be chosen, CLC program staff say. The scholarship money must be used to buy tools, which quite easy to do in the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician industry.\

http://profoundlydisconnected.com/foundation/ Mike Rowe Works Scholarships

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Heyl: Taco Boat proponent thinks idea holds all ingredients for success

Friday, January 15, 2016

Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza Postponed!

Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza

Extravaganza is POSTPONED to February 6, 2016!
Brainerd Jaycees contest officials and the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office have decided to postpone the charitable ice fishing contest held on Gull Lake until February 6 in the interest of safety. “The warm weather has had an adverse effect on the lake ice; the result being inconsistent ice thickness through-out our lakes. The safety for our volunteers, personnel and those attending the event is the Sheriff’s Office main concern. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Brainerd Jaycees for all the dedication and support that has been offered and look forward to a fun and safe event in the very near future,” Lieutenant Scott Goddard stated.
“With the latest cold snap, we were optimistic the ice would be ready for us, but Mother Nature had another plan,” Chairperson Angie Nelson said, “however, it's critical that we make sure the contest site is safe. This announcement will hopefully allow our participants enough time to adjust their plans to join us in three weeks.”
Click here for the latest press release!

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Brainerd, Minnesota Live Music: Jan. 7-13, 2016

Live Music - Jan. 7

By BRAINERD DISPATCH on Jan 6, 2016 at 11:01 p.m.

For week of Jan. 7-13; bands perform from 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.

AITKIN

Barnacle's Resort
36569 Highway 18.
Midwest Mayhem, Saturday
BRAINERD
Coco Moon
601 Laurel St.
Bluegrass, first, third and fifth Friday of the month
Eagles Club
124 Front St.
Artison, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Friday
Last Turn Saloon
215 S. Sixth St.
Open Mic, Wednesday (sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.)
Theology on Tap, 6-9 p.m. Saturday
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
Muddy Water Band, Saturday
BREEZY POINT
Commander Bar
30279 Airport Road
Them Pesty Kids, 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
JJ's Pub
Downstairs of the Commander
Soupbones, 5-9 p.m. Saturday
CROSBY
The Bridge Tavern
26929 Highway 6
Live music every Friday; Classic Country Dinner Theater, 4-8 p.m. Sunday