2024 Crow Wing County Resource Guide

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CROW WING COUNTY PARKS Crow Wing County parks offer history, beaches and trails Crow Wing County is expanding its parks, doubling the size of Milford Mine Memorial Park and adding a swimming beach with the development of a new county park on Little Emily Lake in 2024.

The additions at Milford Mine will increase walking trails and create a pier so visitors will be able to walk out to the actual mine site now submerged under the lake.

Milford Mine Memorial Park, located about 4 miles north of Crosby along Highway 6, honors the 48 miners who died working in the Milford Mine that fateful day on Feb. 5, 1924. The 200foot Milford Mine had multiple levels but only one shaft leading to the surface. About 15 minutes before the miners’ shift ended, water and mud flooded into the mine at such a rapid rate that all the levels, including the 200-foot deep shaft, were filled to within 15 feet of the surface in less than 20 minutes. Forty-one miners lost their lives in the worst mining disaster in state history.

For decades, the site was largely left to history. But the county moved to create a park there and bring people closer to the region’s past and retain the historic memory.

A sign was erected at the park entrance, a picnic shelter with three picnic tables and two cooking grills were installed, a small lakeside picnic area was created, benches put in and a bike rack were built in 2012. Construction work continued in 2016 at the memorial park located at 26351 Milford Lake Drive and included a boardwalk, trails, kiosk construction and interpretive displays. In 2017, work included a permanent outhouse, a covered shelter and a canoe landing.

The most recent expansion is adding another mile or so of trails, with a resting spot overlooking a pond. The former site of the two-story barracks where the unmarried miners lived is now set off to preserve and highlight the site. The county is also looking to expand from the 8-10 parking spaces at the park and add 30 spaces

nearby. Some work is expected to be completed in the spring of 2024.

Updated signs at the Milford Mine park will tell visitors where they are as they explore trails, something the county is looking to expand to its other parks. The mild winter of 2023-2024 provided opportunities to work on projects without dealing with a deep snowpack.

The Little Emily Lake Park will have a 150-foot swimming beach. Trees were removed for the area and others left strategically to provide a

natural barrier for the parking lot. Additions of a vaulted toilet, playground equipment and fishing pier are expected in the spring of 2024.

Trails were expanded at the Paul M. Thiede Fire Tower Park, which not surprisingly has its biggest influx of visitors in October when fall color is peaking. At that time of year, there can be a line of people waiting to go up the tower.

“If you’ve been there two years ago, you need to go back and see what it is today,” said Gary Griffin, Crow Wing County Land Services director, noting the addition of hiking trails with the fire tower attraction. Griffin said it is also a popular snowshoeing site. “... It’s a really special place. I encourage everyone to stop in.”

The park remains open but the fire tower is gated and closed in the late fall for the winter when ice would be an issue on the stairs.

Little Emily Lake Park joins the county’s other established parks of South Long Lake Park, Milford Memorial Park and Paul M. Thiede Fire Tower Park. The county is also involved in a joint venture in the Rollie Johnson Natural and Recreational Area and has a remote and primitive landing on Rush Lake Island.

The county also made improvements to the South Pelican public water access, which has a narrow sand beach, benches and picnic tables in the summer. The access isn’t far from the much larger DNR Pelican Lake Public Beach on the lake’s southeastern shore, with access off County Road 118, which is off County Highway 3 north of Brainerd.

The county believes the South Pelican water access may have been designed to give residents a way to get ice for early refrigeration.

Lake ice was used for in-home iceboxes in the early 20th Century before electric refrigerators.

It also provided access to the lake for firefighting. Whether ice road or fire lane, the 50-foot access now provides a small beach and lake access for residents and visitors.

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WELCOME Welcome letter

This is the sixth year of publishing the Crow Wing County Resource Guide, which helps area residents navigate with information on services and organizations.

The 2024 Crow Wing County Resource Guide is again filled with information about the county, area cities, schools, churches and nonprofit organizations. There are also stories about the interesting history and significant landmarks for our county. The guide is also full of contact information for emergency/medical, cities and townships, county and older adult services.

We apologize in advance to any group or organization accidentally omitted from our listings. Please contact us at (218) 855-5855 and we will update our digital edition and include the information in future years.

Thank you and enjoy our 2024 Crow Wing County Residential Resource Guide.

Pete Mohs, Publisher Brainerd Dispatch/Echo Journal

Index:

Update on Parks.......................................................................................3 Welcome letter..........................................................................................4 Area event calendar................................................................................5 Crow Wing County history.....................................................................6 Emergency directory............................................................................... 7 Medical directory......................................................................................8 Mental health directory...........................................................................9 Crow Wing County Government........................................................ 10 State and Federal Government............................................................11 Cities...................................................................................................... 12-13 City information........................................................................................14 Township information.......................................................................15-16 Crow Wing County map........................................................................17 Schools...................................................................................................... 18 College...................................................................................................... 19 County Services...............................................................................20-27 Older adults.......................................................................................28-33 Churches............................................................................................ 34-37 Nonprofit organizations.................................................................38-42 Historical landmarks....................................................................... 43-44 County trails............................................................................................ 45

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Oliver!

The streets of Victorian Eng and come to ife as O iver, a ma nourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neg ected apprentice of an undertaker. O iver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets ed by the e der y Fagin. Audiences wi recognize the ong string of fami iar song tit es inc uding “Food, G orious Food,” “Consider Yourse f,” “Oom Pah Pah,” ““’d Do Anything,” and “Who Wi Buy?”

Auditions: January 12 at 7pm, 13 at 3pm

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Gaslight (Angel Street)

This suspensefu drama in the A fred Hitchcock genre, te s the story of the Manninghams, who ive on Ange Street in 19th century London. A appears to be the essence of Victorian tranqui ity. “t is soon apparent, however, that Mr. Manningham is s ow y driving his gent e, devoted wife, Be a, to the brink of insanity with an insinuating kindness that masks more sinister motives. “t is from this story that the term “gas ighting” entered our vocabu ary.

Auditions: August 23 at 7pm, 24 at 3pm

October 24, 25, 26, and 27

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“n this hi arious Christmas c assic, a coup e strugg ing to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids -- probab y the most inventive y awfu kids in history. You won’t be ieve the mayhem - and the fun - when the Herdmans co ide with the Christmas story head on! This de ightfu comedy is adapted from the best-se ing Young Adu t book, and has become a ho iday stap e for groups across the United States!

Auditions: October 17 at 7pm, 19 at 3pm

December 12, 13, 14, and 15

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2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JANUARY • 5-6 - Breezy Point Ice Fest

FEBRUARY • 1-3 - Crosslake Winterfest • 3 - Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza • 10 - Serpent Lake Fishing Contest • 10 - Bobber Bocce on Ice, Pequot Lakes • 16-18 - Nisswa Winter Jubilee • 18 - Nisswa Fire Department Fishing Derby • 23-25 - Gull Lake Frozen Fore & Frozen Flop

MARCH • 4 - Polar Plunge, Breezy Point Resort • 16 - Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day parade • 16 - Brainerd St. Patrick’s Day parade • 22-23 - Brainerd Lakes Chamber Expo, Essentia Health Sports Center

APRIL • 13 - Miss Pequot Lakes Scholarship Pageant

MAY • 3-4 - Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes, Nisswa

• 11 - Welcome Wannigan, Gull Lake • 11 - Minnesota Walleye/Northern Pike Opener • 27 - Memorial Day Services

JUNE • 3 - Pequot Lakes/Breezy Point Lions Club Cherry Car Show • 5 - Nisswa Turtle Race season opens • 13-15 - Confidence Learning Center Golf & Fishing Classic • 27-29 - Lakes Jam Music Festival, BIR • 29 -Majestic Pines Artisans & Crafters Market

JULY • 3 - Nisswa Freedom Days Festival & Parade • 6 - Nisswa Firecracker Run • 3-4 - Stars & Stripes Fireworks & Parade, Pequot Lakes • 4 - July 4th Parade & Fireworks, Brainerd • 4 - July 4th Parade, Crosby • 6 - Celebrate America Fireworks, Crosslake • 7-8 - Heritage Days, Crosby • 17 - Bean Hole Days, Pequot Lakes

AUGUST • Moonlite Bay Cardboard Boat Races, Crosslake

• 3 - Chokecherry Festival, Pequot Lakes • 12 - Dru Sjodin Purple Elephant Run, Pequot Lakes • 9-10 - Nisswa Crazy Days • 15-18 - NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals, Brainerd International Raceway • 27 - Classic Bass fishing tournament, Serpent Lake • 29-Sept. 4 - CRMC Championship Golf, Cragun’s Resort

SEPTEMBER • 7 - Lakes Rodeo, Crow Wing Fairgrounds • 21 - Nisswa Fall Festival & Smokin’ Hot BBQ Challenge • 21 - Fall Artisans & Crafters Market, Nisswa • 26-28 - Crosslake Days

OCTOBER • Oktoberfest at Ruttger’s Resort • Fishing to End Hunger - Gull Lake • Lakes Area Christmas Home Tour

NOVEMBER • 9 - Minnesota Firearms Deer Hunting Opener • 28 - Sertoma Winter Wonderland begins • 29 - Nisswa City of Lights Festival

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COUNTY HISTORY Crow Wing County has a rich history since its beginning in 1857 - from starting out as a railroad and logging community to later transitioning to a lakes tourism region.

Highlights of those changes were influenced by the early settlers trading with area Indian tribes, the railroad cutting through the county, the growth in the logging industry and eventually the ideal landscore of the area’s lakes and trees for attracting tourism.

The county’s steady growth continues today as populations increase in communities like Baxter, Nisswa, Breezy Point and Crosslake. The total county population was 66,123 for the 2020 census, including Brainerd as the largest city in the county at 14,395.

How it started Crow Wing County actually had its start south of Brainerd near Crow Wing State Park. That’s the junction of the Mississippi and Crow Wing rivers. Old Crow Wing was one of the most populous towns in Minnesota in the mid1800s.

The county is named as early explorers noted the island at the junction of the two rivers was in the shape of a wing of a crow. The area was a center for logging and fur trading between the Ojibwe and settlers. A general supply store was built as the population reached about 600.

Crow Wing eventually became a ghost town as the focus of the county moved up the river a few miles when Northern Pacific Railroad officials determined that the train crossing over the Mississippi River should go through Brainerd. The bridge connected the rails from Duluth to Moorhead.

The name for Brainerd, which was originally called The Crossing, was the idea of Northern Pacific president John Gregory Smith, who in 1870 named the township after his wife, Anne Eliza Brainerd Smith, and fatherin-law, Lawrence Brainerd. Once the bridge was built, the Brainerd station was expanded to a machine and car shop.

Brainerd was organized as a city on March 6, 1873. On Jan. 11, 1876, the state Legislature revoked Brainerd’s charter for six years, as a reaction to the election of local handyman Thomas Lanihan as mayor instead of Judge

C.B. Sleeper. Brainerd functioned as a township in the interim.

The railroad continued to expand in Brainerd in the early 1880s. Lumber and paper, as well as agriculture in general, were important early industries, but for many decades Brainerd remained a railroad town: in the 1920s roughly 90 percent of Brainerd residents were dependent on the railroad.

Participation in the nationwide railroad strike in 1922 left the majority of Brainerd residents unemployed and embittered many of those involved.

The Northwest Paper Co. built Brainerd’s first paper mill in 1903, and that became a major employer in the Brainerd area for the next century.

Service industry jobs increased in the county as the Brainerd lakes became a popular tourist destination with summer cabins and the growing resort business on the hundreds of lakes. Some of the added area attractions tied to tourism have included Paul Bunyan Land east of Brainerd (originally in Baxter), Brainerd International Raceway (originally called Donnybrooke) and the Paul Bunyan State Trail splitting north and south through the county.

Expansion around the county Brainerd continued as a major hub

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for activity in the lakes area, but the supporting cast of area communities were enjoying steady growth in population over the years.

The railroad extended north of Brainerd in the early 1900s. That helped establish many communities along the tracks, like Nisswa and Pequot Lakes, and eventually led to tourism growth as travelers rode the rails to vacation in the lakes area.

The railroad connection for bringing Twin Cities visitors to the lakes area was completed in 1877 when the last spike was driven at Sauk Rapids that connected the Twin Cities and Brainerd by a direct line.

Iron ore mining led to the growth of the Cuyuna Range in the early 1900s. It started with the village of Cuyuna and later developed to the south with the communities of Crosby and Ironton.

By the end of 1910, Cuyuna had a hospital, a doctor, a veterinarian, a barber shop, a theater-meeting hall, two restaurants, two hotels, two boarding houses, a church, a newspaper, a post office, a funeral parlor, two saloons, a jail, two grocery stores and a school.

The village of Cuyuna was growing rapidly, but George Crosby was laying out a new town 4 miles south to be named after him. A total of 50 drilling rigs were at work exploring, two steam shovels were grading the line for a new railroad and many prospectors and land speculators arrived.

The original county courthouse, built in 1872, was located on Fourth Street to the north of Washington Street in Brainerd, and later became an apartment house. The current Crow Wing County Historic Courthouse building was erected in 1919-20.

The county offices in downtown Brainerd expanded during the period of 2004-07 with the addition of a new jail, judicial center and community services buildings. In addition, other structures remodeled included Central Services (formerly the Highway Department), Land Services and the Law Enforcement Center. The Highway Department moved to a new offsite campus on the east side of Brainerd near the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport. The Waste Management offices also moved to a new location at the County Landfill property.

EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST Fire Departments

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Brainerd........................................................................................218 828-2312 23 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 | www.ci.brainerd.mn.us Crosby.......................................................................................... 218 546-5474 21 First Street NW, Crosby, MN 56441 | www.crosbymn.govoffice3.com Crosslake.....................................................................................218 692-2688 37028 County Road 66, Crosslake, MN 56442 | www.cityofcrosslake.org Cuyuna........................................................................................ 218 829-4749 24849 Minnesota Avenue, Deerwood, MN 56444 | www.ci.cuyuna.mn.us Deerwood....................................................................................218 534-3480 23786 Serpent Road, Deerwood, MN 56444 | www.cityofdeerwood.com Emily...............................................................................................218 763-0911 20837 County Highway 1, Emily, MN 56447 | www.cityofemily.com Fifty Lakes.....................................................................................218 763-3113 40366 County Road 3, Fifty Lakes, MN 56448 | www.fiftylakesmn.com Garrison......................................................................................320 692-4882 27174 Central Street, Garrison, MN 56450 | www.garrisonmnfire.org Ideal Township...........................................................................218 543-4392 35458 Butternut Point Road, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 | www.idealtownship.com Ironton.........................................................................................218 546-5625 237 Irene Avenue, Ironton, MN 56455 | www.sites.google.com/site/cityofirontonmn/home Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).........218 203-4302 1601 Minnesota Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401 | www.dnr.state.mn.us Mission Township ..................................................................... 218 765-3259 29474 County Road 3, Merrifield, MN 56465 | www.missiontownship.org Nisswa.........................................................................................218 963-2442 25636 Main Street, Nisswa, MN 56468 | www.cityofnisswa.com Pequot Lakes...............................................................................218 568-8201 4638 County Road 11, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 | www.pequotlakes-mn.gov

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Baxter...........................................................................................218 454-5090 13190 Memorywood Dr, Baxter, MN 56425 | www.baxtermn.gov Brainerd.......................................................................................218 829-2805 225 E River Road, Brainerd, MN 56401 | www.ci.brainerd.mn.us Breezy Point...............................................................................218 562-4488 8361 County Road 11, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 | www.cityofbreezypointmn.us Crosby...........................................................................................218 546-5137 2 2nd St SW, Crosby, MN 56441 | www.crosbymn.govoffice3.com Crosslake.....................................................................................218 692-2222 37028 County Road 66, Crosslake, MN 56442 | www.cityofcrosslake.org CWC Sheriff................................................................................ 218 829-4749 304 Laurel St., Brainerd, MN 56401 | www.crowwing.us Cuyuna........................................................................................218 546-2692 24945 Minnesota Avenue, Cuyuna, Minnesota 56444 | www.ci.cuyuna.mn.us Deerwood....................................................................................218 534-3399 23770 Forest Road, Deerwood, MN 56444 | www.cityofdeerwood.com Emily...............................................................................................218 763-1100 9811 MN-6, Emily, MN 56447 | www.cityofemily.com MN State Patrol Dist. # 2800..................................................218 828-2230 7694 Industrial Park Road S, Baxter, MN 56425 | www.dps.mn.gov Nisswa..........................................................................................218 963-4301 5442 City Hall Street, Nisswa, MN 56468 | www.cityofnisswa.com Pequot Lakes ............................................................................... 218 568-8111 4638 Main Street, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 | www.pequotlakes-mn.gov

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MEDICAL CONTACT LIST Essentia Health

www.essentiahealth.org Baxter Specialty Clinic (OB/GYN)....................................218 454-5935 13060 Isle Drive, Baxter, MN 56425 Convenient Care-Baxter....................................................218 454-5802 14133 Edgewood Drive, Baxter, MN 56425 Convenient Care-Brainerd............................................... 218 454-5800 417 Eighth Avenue NE, Brainerd, MN 56401 Lakeland Psychiatry Clinic ...............................................218 828-7394 523 N Third Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 OB Clinic .............................................................................218 828-7688 523 N Third Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 St. Joseph’s Medical Center ............................................ 218 829-2861 523 N Third Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation Center................................... 218 828-7375 2016 S Sixth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 St. Joseph’s-Baxter Clinic.................................................218 828-2880 13060 Isle Drive, Baxter, MN 56425 St. Joseph’s-Brainerd Clinic..............................................218 828-2880 2024 S Sixth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 St. Joseph’s-Crosslake Clinic............................................. 218 692-1010 35205 County Road 3, Crosslake, MN 56442 St. Joseph’s-Emily Clinic...................................................218 763-4800 20918 County Road 1, Emily, MN 56447 St. Joseph’s-Pillager Clinic................................................ 218 746-4527 680 Pillsbury Street N, Pillager, MN 56473 Crosby..................................................................................218 546-4334 314 E Main Street, Crosby, MN 56441

Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare www.gillettechildrens.org

Baxter...................................................................................651 290-8707 15860 Audubon Way, Baxter, MN 56401

CRMC | www.cuyunamed.org

Crosby..................................................................................218 546-7000 320 E Main Street, Crosby, MN 56441 Baxter...................................................................................218 454-7600 13205 Isle Drive, Baxter, MN 56425 Breezy Point........................................................................218 568-4926 30833 North Star Dr., Breezy Point MN 56472 Longville..............................................................................218 363-3300 180 Jordan Lane, Longville, MN 56655

CentraCare | www.centracare.com

CentraCare Kidney Program ...........................................218 825-8964 2024 S Sixth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 CentraCare Specialty Clinic..............................................218 454-4725 7418 Forthun Road, Baxter, MN 56425

Pequot Lakes Physical Therapy Services, Inc. www.pequotlakesphysicaltherapy.com

Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology www.minneapolisclinic.com

Baxter...................................................................................952 435-8516 Riverstone Professional Centre 13359 Isle Drive, Suite 1, Baxter, MN 56425 Crosby..................................................................................218 546-7000 Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, Crosby, MN 320 E Main Street, Crosby, MN 56441

Pequot Lakes 218 568-5666 31170 Government Drive, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472St. Joseph’s-Pequot Lakes Clinic........................................... 218 568-4416 4317 W Woodman Street, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 St. Joseph’s-Pierz Clinic....................................................218 468-2587 138 Main Street S, Pierz, MN 56364 St. Joseph’s-Pine River Clinic............................................218 587-4416 415 Barclay Avenue, Pine River, MN 56474 Urgent Care-Baxter............................................................218 828-2880 13060 Isle Drive, Baxter, MN 56425 Brainerd VA Clinic................................................................218 855-1115 722 NW 7th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 | www.va.gov

Minneapolis Heart Institute | www.allinahealth.org

Baxter.................................................................................. 218 855-5280 13205 Isle Drive, Suite 100, Baxter, MN 56425

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MENTAL HEALTH CONTACT LIST Acquire Mental Health Clinic

Lake Area Counseling

Anchor Counseling & Wellness

Brainerd.........................................................................................218 454-3995

Lutheran Social Service of MN Behavioral Health Services

Brainerd.........................................................................................218 829-9307

Mental Health Crisis Line

Nisswa............................................................................................. 218 820-7671

Barrows & Associates

Birchwood Therapy Services

Brainerd......................................................................................... 218 855-8767

Brainerd......................................................................................... 218 828-7379 Brainerd......................................................................................... 218 828-4537

Baxter..............................................................................................218 454-1082

Meridian Behavioral Health

Brainerd............................................................................................ 218 316-3101

Northern Pines Mental Health Center

Community Behavioral Health

Crow Wing County Community Services

Brainerd.........................................................................................218 829-3235 Baxter.............................................................................................218 829-3235

Brainerd...........................................................................................218 824-1140

Northern Psychiatric Associates

Baxter.............................................................................................. 218 833-9107

Nystrom & Associates, LTD

Ellie Family Services

Essentia Health-Lakeland Psychiatry Clinic

Baxter.............................................................................................218 454-0090 Baxter.............................................................................................218 829-9307

Brainerd......................................................................................... 218 828-7394

Online Behavior Consultant

Brainerd..........................................................................................218 828-7437

The Therapist PLC

Essentia Health SJMC Grace Unit

Fair Oaks Consulting & Clinical Services

320 316-3284

Brainerd......................................................................................... 218 454-3288

Brainerd......................................................................................... 218 839-4785

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COUNTY GOVERNMENT CROW WING COUNTY

326 Laurel St., Brainerd, MN 56401 888 829-6680 or 218 824-1067 Fax: 218 822-7031 www.crowwing.us

Crow Wing County Commissioners District 1

Paul Koering

County board meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 9 a.m. in the County Boardroom, 326 Laurel St. located on the third floor of the Historic Courthouse.

218 851-9954 Email: paul.koering@crowwing.us Brainerd, Fort Ripley, Garrison

The county board also has informational Committee of the Whole meetings. These meetings are the third Tuesday of each month beginning at 9 a.m. in the County Boardroom in the Historic Courthouse.

District 2 Jon Lubke

218 232-2124 Email: jon.lubke@crowwing.us Breezy Point, Crosslake, Jenkins, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Precinct 1

District 3

Steve Barrows

218 820-8199 Email: steve.barrows@crowwing.us Baxter, Brainerd

District 4

CROW WING COUNTY SUPERVISORS

Rosemary Franzen

218 820-7640 Email: rosemary.franzen@crowwing.us Baxter, Brainerd, Precinct 2, Precinct 3

Listed in alphabetical order by department: Administrative Services: Deborah Erickson, Director...............218 824-1047 Administrator: Timothy J. Houle.....................................................218 824-1067 Attorney: Donald Ryan..................................................................... 218 824-1025 Community Services: Kara Terry, Director....................................218 824-1140 Court Administrator............................................................................218 824-1310 Extension Services: Susanne Hinrichs, Regional Director..... 218 824-1065 Highway: Timothy Bray, Engineer................................................... 218 824-1110 Human Resources: Amy Fischer ................................................. 218 824-1396 Land Services: Gary Griffin, Director............................................. 218 824-1010 Sheriff: Eric Klang..............................................................................218 829-4749 Veterans Service: Erik Flowers, Officer....................................... 218 824-1058

District 5 Doug Houge

218 330-0734 Email: doug.houge@crowwing.us Crosby, Cuyuna, Deerwood, Emily, Fifty Lakes, Ironton, Manhattan Beach, Riverton, Trommald, Dean Lake District, Precinct 4

CROW WING COUNTY DEPARTMENTS General Information........................................... 218 824-1067 / 888 829-6680 Administration County Administrator........................................ 218 824-1067 / 888 829-6680 Administrative Services Business Licensing........................................................................... 218 824-1023 Elections .............................................................................................. 218 824-1051 Facilities ...............................................................................................218 824-1340 Financial Services .............................................................................218 824-1047 Information Technology ...................................................................218 824-1359 Attorney's Office ............................................................................... 218 824-1025 Board of Commissioners.................................. 218 824-1067 / 888 829-6680 Community Services ...........................................218 824-1140 / 888 772-8211 Child Support .....................................................218 824-1260 / 888 772-8213 Community Corrections .................................................................218 824-1135 Financial Assistance ..................................................................... 218 824-1250 Health ..................................................................218 824-1080 / 877 724-1080 Social Services .................................................................................218 824-1140 Court Administration .........................................................................218 824-1310

Extension ............................................................................................ 218 824-1065 Human Resources ........................................................................... 218 822-7030 Highway Department ............................................ 218 824-1110 / 866 824-1110 Soil & Water Conservation District.................................................218 828-6197 Land Services .................................................................................... 218 824-1010 Environmental Services ................................................................ 218 824-1010 Assessing Services ........................................................................ 218 824-1010 Customer Services ......................................................................... 218 824-1010 Sheriff's Office .................................................................................218 829-4749 Administration .................................................................................218 829-4749 Boat & Water ...................................................................................218 829-4749 Dispatch ...........................................................................................218 829-4749 Licenses ...........................................................................................218 829-4749 Investigations ..................................................................................218 829-4749 Jail ..................................................................................................... 218 822-7050 Support .............................................................................................218 829-4749 Veterans Service................................................. 218 824-1058 / 866 507-1058 Web Manager .....................................................................................218 824-1368

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STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Governor:

Minnesota Representatives:

Tim Walz (D)

Krista Knudsen (R) - District 5A

130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55155 651 201-3400 Website: mn.gov/governor/contact

State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Email: rep.krista.knudsen@house.mn

U.S. Representative:

Josh Heintzeman (R) - District 6B

Pete Stauber (R) - District 8

353 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651 296-4333 Email: rep.josh.heintzeman@house.mn

461 Cannon HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 202 225-6211 Website: stauber.house.gov/contact/email-me

U.S. Senators:

Ben Davis (R) - District 6A

Amy Klobuchar (D)

State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Email: rep.ben.davis@house.mn

425 Dirksen Senate Building Washington, DC 20510 202 224-3244 Website: klobuchar.senate.gov

Ron Kresha (R) - District 10A

Tina Smith (D)

207 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651 296-4247 Email: rep.ron.kresha@house.mn

720 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202 224-5641 Website: smith.senate.gov

Minnesota Senators: Paul Utke (R) District 5

95 University Ave. W Minnesota Senate Bldg, Room 2403 St. Paul, MN 55155 651 296-9651 Email: sen.paul.utke@senate.mn

Justin Eichorn (R) District 6

95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Bldg.

St. Paul, MN 55155 651 296-7079 Email: sen.justin.eichorn@senate.mn

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CITIES Baxter One of the fastest growing cities over the past 30 years in Crow Wing County, Baxter reached a population of 8,612 at the 2020 census.

Baxter owes its existence partly to the 1920s operation of a former large tie-treating plant, owned by Northern Pacific Railroad.

Farming was also an important early industry.

Baxter was incorporated on May 25, 1939.

The town is named after Luther Baxter, an attorney for the railroad who served in the Minnesota Legislature and as a colonel in the Civil War. Tourism and various service industries have become Baxter’s biggest employers, and numerous housing subdivisions have been developed in the wooded area west of Minnesota Highway 371, which passes through the town. Owing to the amount of unused land in the area, commercial development along the highway itself has also increased in recent years, though it has tended to conform to the pattern of urban sprawl.

Brainerd The county seat and largest city in Crow Wing County, Brainerd’s population was 14,395 as of the 2020 census. Brainerd straddles the Mississippi River several miles upstream from its confluence with the Crow Wing River, having been founded as a site for a railroad crossing above said confluence.

Brainerd is the principal city of the Brainerd Micropolitan Area, which had a combined population of 96,189 in 2020. The Brainerd area serves as a major tourist destination for Minnesota, and Baxter is a regional retail center.

The city is also known for the Brainerd International Raceway, which hosts races frequently throughout the year and has a national drag racing meet annually in August.

Due to the many lakes in the area, Brainerd became a popular summertime destination for those owning cabins in the area or spending time at the many resorts.

Breezy Point The city of Breezy Point, with a population of 2,574 in 2020, is best known for being the home to a resort of the same name on land acquired in 1921 by millionaire publicist Wilfred Hamilton Fawcett, owner of Fawcett Publications, and creator of the famous Whiz Bang Magazine. His personal home, Fawcett House, is on rental to the public.

With the resort community growing as a result of Fawcett’s actions, a village was incorporated in 1939 with the name of Pelican Lakes. It was renamed to Breezy Point in 1969.

Crosby Crosby, with a population of 2,360 in 2020, is adjacent to its twin city of Ironton. It is one of the cities in the Cuyuna Iron Range. Crosby was a town that was built for the sole purpose of mining. It was named for George H. Crosby, a businessman in the mining industry.

Crosby was the location of the worst mining disaster in Minnesota, the Milford Mine disaster. On Feb. 5, 1924, a new tunnel was blasted too close to nearby Foley Lake, and water rushed in, killing 41 miners.

In 1957, Air Force major Dr. David G. Simons climbed to nearly 102,000 feet above the earth as part of Project Manhigh. The flight, which was launched from the 400-foot-deep Portsmouth Mine Pit Lake in Crosby, helped the country take its fledgling steps into space exploration.

Crosslake Crosslake, with a population of 2,394 in 2020, is located 30 miles north of Brainerd surrounded by the main routes of several county roads. The city, located on the shores of Cross Lake and the Whitefish Chain of Lakes, was originally a logging community.

Crosslake was incorporated in 1959. In 1972, nearby North Cross Lake was absorbed into the city of Crosslake. The community greatly expands during the summer tourism months, and has become popular statewide for its large St. Patrick’s Day parades each March.

Cuyuna The city lies within its namesake, the Cuyuna Iron Range, which is a line of iron-bearing

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hills in central Minnesota. Cuyuna, with a population of 296 in 2020, was one of the mining towns along the range, part of a list including Crosby, Ironton, Trommald, and Manganese.

The Cuyuna Range saw its heyday in the first half of the 20th century before mining on the range ceased in 1984. The local economy is now dependent upon tourism from mountain bikers. Cuyuna has been declared to have the best trail systems in Minnesota as of 2014.

Cuyuna, which was incorporated in 1910, and the iron ore range on which it is situated, were named by and for Cuyler Adams, and for his dog, Una, who accompanied him in many lone prospecting trips. Cuyler Adams was a prospector, discoverer, and then mine owner of the Cuyuna Range. Cuyuna was platted in November 1908.

Deerwood The city, with a population of 526 in 2020, was platted in February of 1892. Deerwood was incorporated in October 1909. Deerwood, which was named for the abundant deer in the nearby woods, is located on the eastern edge of Crow Wing County. The post office at Deerwood was established in 1882.

Emily The city, with a population of 843 in 2020, is located on the northeastern edge of Crow Wing County. State Highway 6 and Crow Wing County Road 1 are the main routes in the community.

The city of Emily was named for the nearby Emily Lake. It was platted in November 1905.

It was incorporated in March 1957. The post office at Emily began in 1900.

CITIES Fifty Lakes The city, with a population of 443 in 2020, was incorporated in May 1949. The Fifty Lakes Post Office began in 1926. County Road 1 runs east and west through the city while County Road 3 runs north and south.

Fort Ripley The city on the southern edge of Crow Wing County is located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Nokasippi rivers. The population was 84 in 2020.

Fort Ripley was a United States military installation beginning in 1849 and lasting until 1877. The fort, now Camp Ripley, was located on the opposite side of the Mississippi River from Morrison County as the current city in Crow Wing County.

The city of Fort Ripley was incorporated in 1927. The city took its name from the fort, and that was named for Eleazer Wheelock Ripley, an American soldier and politician.

Garrison Garrison, with a population of 194 in 2020, is located on the eastern edge of Crow Wing County along Mille Lacs Lake. U.S. Highway 169 and Hwy. 18 are the main routes in the community.

Garrison was platted and settled in 1880, and incorporated in 1937. Surrounding Garrison Township was named in honor of Oscar E. Garrison, a land surveyor and civil engineer. Oscar E. Garrison had also platted Wayzata in Hennepin County in 1854. The post office at Garrison was established in 1884.

Ironton The city, with a population of 576 in 2020, is located on the Cuyuna Iron Range, from which its name is derived. It is immediately adjacent to the west of Crosby. Ironton was incorporated in 1911 while the post office at Ironton was established in 1910.

Jenkins The city, with a population of 490 in 2020, is located on the northern edge of Crow Wing County along Hwy. 371 North. The city was named for George W. Jenkins, a local lumberman. Jenkins was incorporated as a village in 1904 and as a city in 1969.

Manhattan Beach The city, located just north of Crosslake, had a population of 61 in 2020. Manhattan Beach was incorporated in 1941. A big part of the city is the Manhattan Beach Lodge, which is located on Big Trout Lake of the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. The 1920s landmark lodge was renovated in 1995.

Merrifield The city is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lake Edward Township, Crow Wing County. It is along Crow Wing County Road 3 near County Road 127. Its

population was 140 as of the 2020 census. A post office called Merrifield has been in operation since 1899. The community was named for the original owner of the town site.

Nisswa The city, with a population of 1,967 in 2020, is located just northeast of Gull Lake. This city is well known as a tourist destination due to its many unique stores. The Paul Bunyan State Trail built on the old Northern Pacific Railroad tracks runs through Nisswa. Nisswa is also popular for its weekly summer turtle races.

Smiley Township was founded in 1900, but local resident Leon Lum convinced residents to rename it Nisswa, from the Ojibwe word “nessawae” when the town was incorporated as a village in 1908. Nisswa became a municipality in 1946.

Pequot Lakes The city, with a population of 2,395 in 2020, was platted in March of 1900. It was named by a postal official for the first Indian-sounding name he thought of, which is the name of a former tribe of Algonquian Indians in eastern Connecticut. A post office was established at Pequot Lakes in 1896. The town, originally called Sibley, officially became Pequot Lakes in 1902.

Pequot Lakes is located in a tourist area and is known for its downtown red and white

bobber water towers and its annual Bean Hole Days event, which started back in 1938 when store owners hosted a bean feed for local farmers.

Riverton The city, with a population of 118 in 2020, is located between Brainerd and Ironton, where the Mississippi River flows past the western end of the Cuyuna Iron Range. In 1855, the Rabbit Lake Indian Reservation for the Rabbit Lake Band of Mississippi Chippewa was established in the area as part of the Treaty with the Chippewa. Soon afterwards, a village of Ojibway was established at the mouth of Rabbit River.

However, maps from the 1860s depict the village of Ojibway instead located either at the mouth of the Cedar River or at the mouth of the Ripple River.

Riverton was incorporated in 1912, and a post office called Riverton was established in 1913.

That post office remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965.

Trommald Trommald, with a population of 99 in 2020, was founded as a mining town on the western end of the Cuyuna Iron Range, just north of Ironton. Trommald was named for A. G. Trommald, county registrar of deeds from 1904 to 1930.

Trommald was incorporated in 1917.

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CITY INFORMATION CITY OFFICERS CROW WING COUNTY, MINNESOTA Baxter (3rd & 4th Districts)

13190 Memorywood Drive P.O. Box 2626, Baxter MN 56425 218 454-510 E-Mail: cityhall@baxtermn.gov Website: www.baxtermn.gov Meets: 1st And 3rd Monday @ 7:00 P.M. Commissioners................................. Steve Barrows and Rosemary Franzen Mayor.......................................................Darrel Olson Administrator.................................Bradley Chapulis

Brainerd (1st, 3rd & 4th Districts)

501 Laurel St, Brainerd MN 56401 218 828-230 E-Mail: chillman@ci.brainerd.mn.us Website: www.ci.brainerd.mn.us Meets: 1st And 3rd Wednesday @ 7:30 P.M. Commissioners....................................Paul Koering, Steve Barrows and Rosemary Franzen Mayor...................................................Dave Badeaux Administrator...............................Jennifer Bergman

Breezy Point (2nd District)

8319 County Rd 11, Breezy Point MN 56472 218 562-4441 E-Mail: dchanski@cityofbreezypointmn.us Website: www.cityofbreezypointmn.us Meets: 1st Monday Of The Month @ 7:00 P.M. Commissioner........................................... Jon Lubke Mayor...........................................Todd Roggenkamp Administrator..................................... David Chanski

Crosby (5th District)

2 2nd St Sw, Crosby MN 56441 218 546-5021 E-Mail: matthew.hill@cityofcrosby.com Website: www.cityofcrosby.com Meets: 2nd And 4th Monday @ 6:00 P.M. Commissioner...................................... Doug Houge Mayor....................................................Angel Zierden Administrator......................................... Matthew Hill

Crosslake (2nd District)

13888 Daggett Bay Rd, Crosslake MN 56442 218 692-2688 E-Mail: cityclerk@crosslake.net Website: www.cityofcrosslake.org Meets: 2nd Monday @ 7:00 P.M. Commissioner........................................... Jon Lubke Mayor........................................................David Nevin Director/treasurer ..........................Michael Lyonais

Cuyuna (5th District)

P.O. Box 536, Deerwood MN 56444 218 546-5883 E-Mail: info@ci.cuyuna.mn.us Website: www.ci.cuyuna.mn.us Meets: 2nd Tuesday @ 7:00 P.M. Commissioner...................................... Doug Houge Mayor............................................................ Lloyd Brix Clerk/treasurer.............................William F. Bedard

Deerwood (5th District)

P.O. Box 187, Deerwood MN 56444 218 534-3152 E-Mail: leerussell@cityofdeerwood.com

Website: www.cityofdeerwood.com Meets: 1st Monday @ 6:00 P.M. Commissioner...................................... Doug Houge Mayor.................................................... John V. Taylor Clerk/treasurer........................................ Lee Russell

Emily (5th District)

39811 State Hwy 6, P.O. Box 68, Emily MN 56447 218 763-2480 E-Mail: clerk@emily.net Website: www.cityofemily.com Meets: 2nd Tuesday @ 6:00 P.M. Commissioner...................................... Doug Houge Mayor........................................ Roger “Buddy” Lund Clerk/treasurer.....................................Cari Johnson

Fifty Lakes (5th District)

P.O. Box 125, Fifty Lakes MN 56448 218 763-3113 E-Mail: 50lakes@emily.net Website: www.fiftylakesmn.com Meets: 2nd Tuesday @ 7:00 P.M. Commissioner...................................... Doug Houge Mayor......................................................Steve Dahlke Clerk/treasurer................................... Karen L. Stern

Fort Ripley (1st District)

P.O. Box 155, Fort Ripley MN 56449 218 829-4844 E-Mail: tderosier56@gmail.com Meets: 2nd Thursday @ 7:30 P.M. Commissioner.......................................Paul Koering Mayor.................................................. Gerald Tschida Clerk Sherry Chisholm

Garrison (1st District)

27069 Central P.O. Box 239, Garrison MN 56450 320/692-4270 E-Mail: ctygarri@frontiernet.net Meets: 2nd Tuesday @ 5:00 P.M. Commissioner.......................................Paul Koering Mayor......................................................Loren Larson Deputy Clerk Kristi Risnes

Ironton (5th District)

309 3rd St., P.O. Box 97, Ironton MN 56455 218 546-5625 E-Mail: clerk@cityofironton.org Website: www.cityofironton.com Meets: 1st And 3rd Wednesday @ 6:00 P.M. Commissioner...................................... Doug Houge Mayor.................................................. Josh Jacobson Clerk/treasurer................... Stephanie Winegarner

Jenkins (2nd District)

33861 Cottage Ave, Jenkins MN 56474 218 568-4637 E-Mail: krista.okerman@jenkins-Mn.com Website: www.ci.jenkins.mn.us Meets: 2nd Monday @ 7:00 P.M. Commissioner........................................... Jon Lubke Mayor...............................................Charles Hoffman Clerk/treasurer............................Krista A. Okerman

Manhattan Beach (5th District)

39148 County Rd 66, Manhattan Beach MN 56442

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763 360-1187 E-Mail: clerk@manhattanbeachmn.org Website: www.manhattanbeachmn.org Meets: 1st Tuesday @ 7:00 P.M. Commissioner...................................... Doug Houge Mayor............................................................Paul Allen Clerk/treasurer.................................. Marlene Yurek

Nisswa (2nd District)

P.O. Box 410, Nisswa MN 56468 218 963-4444 E-Mail: jmax@ci.nisswa.mn.us Website: www.ci.nisswa.mn.us Meets: 3rd Wednesday @ 7:00 P.M. Commissioner........................................... Jon Lubke Mayor...........................................................John Ryan Clerk/treasurer......................................... Jenny Max

Pequot Lakes (2nd District)

4638 Main Street, Pequot Lakes MN 56472 218 568-2352 E-Mail: aduus@pequotlakes-Mn.gov Website: www.pequotlakes-Mn.gov Meets: 1st Tuesday @ 6:30 P.M. Commissioner........................................... Jon Lubke Mayor.....................................................Tyler Gardner Clerk/treasurer........................................Angie Duus

Riverton (5th District)

16663 Main St, Riverton MN 56455 218 546-5225 E-Mail: riverton@centurylink.net Meets: 1st Wednesday @ 6:00 P.M. Commissioner...................................... Doug Houge Mayor............................................... David C. Peterso Clerk Alexandra Booth

Trommald (5th District)

24124 Cardinal Ave, Trommald MN 56441 218 546-6543 E-Mail: lostin50s@mlecwb.net Meets: 1st Wednesday @ 7:00 P.M. Commissioner...................................... Doug Houge Mayor....................................................... Jim Hiller, Jr. Clerk/treasurer................................. Mona R. Geske

Unorganized Territory: Precinct 1 (2nd District)

33205 South Upper Hay Dr Pequot Lakes MN 56472 218 232-2124 E-Mail: jon.lubke@crowwing.us Commissioner........................................ Bill Brekken

Precinct 2 & 3 (4th District)

14732 Inglewood Dr Baxter MN 56425 218 820-7640 E-Mail: rosemary.franzen@crowwing.us Commissioner........................... Rosemary Franzen

Precinct 4 (Dean Lake & 5th District)

P.O. Box 367 Ironton MN 56455 218 330-0734-5145 E-Mail: doug.houge@crowwing.us Commissioner...................................... Doug Houge

TOWNSHIPS TOWNSHIP OFFICERS CROW WING COUNTY, MINNESOTA TOWN OF BAY LAKE (5th District) Carol Pundt, Clerk 13861 CR 10, Deerwood, MN 56444 218 678-3256 E-MAIL: baylaketown@gmail.com

TOWN OF CENTER (5th District)

Coralea Borden, Clerk 13110 Borden Rd., Merrifield, MN 56465 218 765-3397 E-MAIL: mcborden@brainerd.net

TOWN OF CROW WING (1st District) Sue Kern, Clerk 11039 Greenwood St., Brainerd, MN 218 822-3985 E-MAIL: crowwingtownship@gmail.com

TOWN OF DAGGETT BROOK (1st District) Gretchen Nelson, Clerk 12629 30th St., Brainerd, MN 56401 218 330-7058 E-MAIL: Daggett.clerk1@outlook.com

TOWN OF DEERWOOD (5th District)

Carol Pundt, Clerk PO Box 521, Deerwood, MN 56444 218 534-3168 E-MAIL: deerwoodtownshipclerk@gmail.com

TOWN OF FAIRFIELD (5th District) Marianne Auge, Clerk 33108 Dangers Rd., Crosby, MN 56441 218 232-1207 E-MAIL: fairfieldmn@gmail.com

TOWN OF FORT RIPLEY (1st District) Megan Lieser, Clerk 5190 Legend Lane, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 232-4269

TOWN OF GAIL LAKE (2nd District)

Catherine Erickson, Clerk/treasurer 43037 Hosta Lane, Pine River, MN 56474 218 587-2526 E-MAIL: gaillaketownship@gmail.com

OWN OF IDEAL (2nd District)

TOWN OF LITTLE PINE (5th District)

TOWN OF IRONDALE (5th District)

TOWN OF LONG LAKE (1st District)

TOWN OF JENKINS (2nd District)

TOWN OF MAPLE GROVE (1st District)

TOWN OF LAKE EDWARD (4th District)

TOWN OF MISSION (2nd District)

Craig Wallace, Clerk/treasurer 35458 Butternut Point Rd., Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 543-4392 E-MAIL: info@idealtownship.com Angela Fort, Clerk 19121 CR 12, Ironton, MN 56455 218 546-6499 E-MAIL: irondaletownship2@gmail.com Jim Olsen, Clerk PO Box 523, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 831-1100 E-MAIL chefjfo@gmail.com Loni Burnard, Clerk 23977 CR 4, Nisswa, MN 56468 218 963-3227 E-MAIL: Lakeedwardtwnshp@gmail.com

Abra Hawley, Clerk 25990 CR 1, Emily, MN 56447 218 839-2842 E-MAIL: littlepineclerk@gmail.com

Patsy Olson, Clerk 7156 Hilltop View Rd., Brainerd, MN 5640 218 829-6546 EMAIL clerk@longlaketwp.com Norene Warta, Clerk 18451 CR 24, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 764-2343 EMAIL norene50@outlook.com

Anna Anderson, Clerk PO Box 126, Merrifield, MN 56465 218 765-4377 E-MAIL: missionclerk@gmail.com

TOWN OF GARRISON (1st District) Amy Mickelson, Clerk PO Box 70, Garrison, MN 56450 218 851-3583 E-MAIL: amy.mickelson@yahoo.com

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TOWNSHIPS TOWNSHIP OFFICERS CROW WING COUNTY, MINNESOTA TOWN OF PELICAN (2nd District)

Samantha Gonczy, Clerk 28272 Sunset Valley Rd., Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 839-3977 E-MAIL: pelicantownship@gmail.com

TOWN OF PERRY LAKE (5th District) Sherry Habighorst, Clerk 30416 St. Hwy. 6, Crosby, MN 56441 218 838-0412 E-MAIL: crosbybarn@gmail.com

TOWN OF PLATTE LAKE (1st District) Robert Dambowy, Clerk 2198 CR 23, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-8190

TOWN OF NOKAY LAKE (1st District) Alan Cunningham, Clerk 13536 Thorson Rd., Brainerd, MN 56401 218 764-3418 E-MAIL: acunning@brainerd.ne

TOWN OF OAK LAWN (1st District) Deb Borg, Clerk PO Box 333, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-2109 E-MAIL: oaklawntwp@gmail.com

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TOWN OF ROSS LAKE (5th District) Pat Vannelli, Clerk 27406 Ross Lake Rd., Aitkin, MN 56431 218 232-1137 E-MAIL: patvannelli@gmail.com

TOWN OF ST. MATHIAS (1st District) Cassey Veith, Clerk 9891 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Brainerd, MN 56401 218 821-5707 E-MAIL: stmathiasclerk@gmail.com

TOWN OF TIMOTHY (2nd District) Avalon (Loni) Porta, Interim Clerk 10273 CR 1, Pine River, MN 56474 218 831-1965 E-MAIL: cleark@timothytownship.com

TOWN OF WOLFORD (5th District) Kim Marquart, Clerk 26016 St. Hwy. 6, Crosby, MN 56441 218 232-4064 E-MAIL: wolfordclerk@castle-web.com

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SCHOOLS Baxter Elementary School ��������������������������� PK-4 12191 Jasperwood Dr., Baxter, MN 56425 218 454-6400 Garfield Elementary School ������������������������KG-4 1120 10th Avenue NE., Brainerd, MN 56401 218 454-6450 Harrison Elementary School �����������������������KG-4 1515 Oak Street., Brainerd, MN 56401 218 454-6500 Lowell Elementary School ���������������������������KG-4 704 Third Avenue NE., Brainerd, MN 56401 218 454-6550 Nisswa Elementary School �������������������������� PK-4 5533 Lakers Lane, Nisswa, MN 56468 218 961-6860 Riverside Elementary School ����������������������KG-4 220 Third Street NW., Brainerd, MN 56401 218 454-6800 Forestview Middle School ������������������������������5-8 12149 Knollwood Dr., Baxter, MN 56425 218 454-6000 Brainerd Senior High School ����������������������� 9-12 702 S. Fifth Street., Brainerd, MN 56401 218 454-6200

Brainerd Learning Center �������������������������� KG-12 311 10th Avenue NE, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 454-5400 Lincoln Education Center ����������������������������� 3-12 604 S. Sixth Street., Brainerd, MN 56401 218 454-6600 Middle Level Alternative Program �����������������5-8 311 10th Avenue NE., Brainerd, MN 56401 218 454-5400

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COLLEGE Central Lakes College history Central Lakes College combines the best of both Brainerd Community College and Brainerd Staples Technical Colleges, with roots deep in liberal arts and career education for Central Minnesota.

BCC and BSTC combined to create CLC on July 1, 1995. The colleges share a long history. In 1938, a community college known as Brainerd State Junior College opened its door on the third floor of Washington High School in Brainerd with 12 students. Two years later 19 graduating students, the Class of 1940, celebrated the earning of college diplomas.

The Brainerd School Board approved the inception of a junior college for the community.

That board continued to oversee the college’s operation until 1964, when the Minnesota State Junior College System of 10 mission - sharing schools statewide formed.

From 1938 to 1957, the college continued to operate on the third floor of Washington High school. In 1957, the basement and first floor of Lincoln elementary school were utilized with laboratory facilities of the high school. 1963 was a year of separation as liberal arts and career education defined their individual focus. Now there were Brainerd Junior College and Brainerd Technical Institute (later Brainerd Technical College). The first building on the campus in southwest Brainerd (now CLC) was the first in Min-

nesota to be built specifically as a junior college. It opened in 1964. Thirty-five years of enrollment growth produced building projects in 1969 (gym), 1971 (art studios), 1974 (student center), 1989, and 1991. By 1992 the campus had grown to an enrollment of 1800 students and was known (since 1973) as Brainerd Community College (BCC).

Brainerd Technical Institute and its sister institution, Staples Technical Institute

developed programs designed to meet the changing needs of business and industry.

In 1991, the State Technical College Board combined the administration of both schools to create Brainerd Staples Technical College. With exceptional technological programs such as the Staples program in robotics, the classic secretarial and business programs at Brain-

erd, and the unique heavy equipment program, this technical college became known for innovation, creativity, and solid instructional expertise.

BCC and BSTC continued to attract more students, and the legislature began encouraging community and technical colleges to cooperate, the first discussions of consolidation were held. The advantages to students were clear. Both colleges volunteered to become one of the first merged colleges in the state, and Central Lakes College was created in 1995.

The Staples campus of CLC remains the center for training in Diesel and Heavy Equipment, Machine Tool Technology, Robotics, Ag Science, Nursing, and Medical Assisting. Started in 1950, the campus outgrew the original building, and in 1971 a complete new campus was built then expanded in 1985.

The 360-acre West Campus for Heavy Equipment includes a classroom/lab facility built in 2003 and a 30,000-square foot service center that opened in 2007. In Brainerd, a $24 million two-story addition opened in 1996 as part of the newly combined college: Central Lakes.

Over a recent, five-year period, CLC experienced 53 percent enrollment growth, pushing to more than 6,000 the number of people taking at least one class from the college during an academic year.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE ANYMORE!

Meta 5 MN Family Resiliency Program, a pre-employment program offers you a free, customized, holistic, client-centered program to help you transition into the job market and address a variety of other needs.

How can this program help you? By offering you: • Assertiveness training to help develop strengths and self-esteem.

• Job search skills including learning to network, resume writing and interviewing.

• Peer counseling and emotional support.

• Assistance with educational and career choices.

• Computer training; become comfortable with technology.

• Support groups so you don’t have to go through this transition alone.

• Workshops to help you manage your money, your stress and your divorce.

• Community referrals to help you meet a variety of needs.

• Temporary financial assistance when funds are available.

Serving individuals in Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd, Wadena and Douglas Counties. Meta 5 Minnesota Family Resiliency Program provides this free service through funding from the Department of Employment and Economic Development.

CONTACT META 5 MN FAMILY RESILIENCE PROGRAM AT THE CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE. Brainerd Campus: 218-855-8010 • Staples Campus: 218-894-5132

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COUNTY SERVICES

GENERAL Crow Wing County Community Services 204 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 218 824-1140 | www.crowwing.us • Child and Family Services: Child support, Adoption Services, Child & Teen Checkups, Child Care Assistance, Child Protection, Children’s Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Foster Care, Parenting and Child Development Education, Personal Care Attendant Management • Adult Services: Elderly and Disabled Adults, Adult Protection, Chemical Dependency, Homelessness, Developmental Disabilities, Foster Care, Mental Health, Personal Care.

Crow Wing County Financial Assistance Access for services such as food support, cash assistance and medical assistance.

218 824-1250 | www.crowwing.us Bridges of Hope 218 825-7682 www.bridgesofhopemn.org Our primary focus is to connect people with the resources that can help them resolve their current situation or challenge.

Resource Connection Services, Operation Sandwich, The Bridge on 7th Overnight Shelter, Common Goods Thrift Stores Bridge to Benefits www.Bridgetobenefits.org Bridge to Benefits is a multi-state project by Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota to improve the well-being of families and

individuals by linking them to public work support programs and tax credits.

Collaborative Service Team 804 Oak Street, Brainerd 218 454-5529 This group of professionals are working in schools and homes throughout Crow Wing County to help families with children from birth to high school. The team is designed to provide prevention and early intervention services. This coordination of services increases student readiness to learn, and improves family participation and satisfaction with the school system.

The team connects with local agencies like Bridges of Hope, Lutheran Social Services, Northern Pines, the Salvation Army and more.

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Got questions?

Need birth control?

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TCC: Tri-County Community 218 829-2410 | www.tccaction.com Income Eligible Programs: Head Start, Early Head Start, Head Start Child Care Partnership, Circles of Support, Small Business Loans, Transportation Loans, Income Tax Preparation, FAIM & Housing-Weatherization - Minnesota Power Electrical Audit Lutheran Social Service of MN 218 829-5000 or 800 829-5902 www.lssmn.org • Children and Families: Youth Services for Homeless and At-Risk Youth, Counseling, Housing and Support Services, Energy Assistance, Employment, Foster Care, Mental Health, Independent Living Skill Courses, Financial Counseling and Debt Management, Parent Support and Education • People with Disabilities: Residential Services, In-Home Supports, Financial Services, Life Enrichment, Legal and Advocacy • Older Adults: Caregiver Support, Food and Fellowship, Help in Your Home, Managing Finances, Legal and Advocacy Services, Volunteer and Job Opportunities for Seniors The Lice Guides 107 3rd Avenue NE Pierz, MN 56364 320 232-0414 | www.theliceguides.com M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 24/7 w/appt.

The Lice Guides eliminate lice and their nits with a proven method and non-toxic products.

Legal Aid 324 S. Fifth, Brainerd, MN 218 829-1701 Provides free legal assistance in civil matters for low income individuals including divorce, child custody, housing issues between tenants and landlords, debt and collection.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Crow Wing County Workforce Center 204 Laurel Street Suite 21 218 828-2450 | www.careerforcemn.com • Provides a resource area to job search, along with personnel to assist • Utilizes www.minnesotaworks.net to search for thousands of job listings • Free Workshops: Acing the Interview, Career Exploration, Career Ready 101, Job Search Tools, Job Search Triage, On-Line Applications, Resume Optimizer, Social Media and Your Job Search, Workshop for Offenders/Former Offenders, National Career Readiness Certificate

INCOME MAINTENANCE Crow Wing County Income Maintenance 204 Laurel Street Suite 22, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 824-1250 or 888 772-8212 www.crowwing.us Medical Assistance, MN Care, MFIP-MN Family Investment Program, SNAP & WIC. (See website for complete list of services)

FINANCIAL COUNSELING Lutheran Social Service of MN 888 577-2227 | www.lssmn.org Budget and Debt Help, Debt Management Plan, Credit Report Review, Foreclosure Prevention, Homebuyer Counseling, Student Loan Counseling

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COUNTY SERVICES HOUSING Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) 218 828-3705 | www.brainerdhra.org • Public Housing: 200 units in Brainerd. Tenant pays 30 percent of adjusted annual income.

• HCV/Section 8: 320 Housing Choice Vouchers. Tenant pays equal to or less than 40 percent of income for rent, voucher pays the rest • Brainerd South: 60 1-2 bedroom apartments available • Housing rehab loans available to improve safety of the home for low income families Lutheran Social Service of MN Hope Housing Services: 866 970-1437 Homeless & Runaway Youth 24/7 hotline: 888 828-4383 www.lssmn.org Support services to help families obtain and maintain permanent and transitional housing, Energy Assistance Program, Transitional Housing for Youth: Teaches independent living skills & Housing for people with disabilities Renters Education 866 866-3546 | www.mnhousing.gov Free legal information for renters, Finding a place to rent, Accessible rental housing, Renter rights and responsibilities, Renter education and tools & Housing Choice Voucher Program Central Minnesota Housing Partnership, Inc. M-Th: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., F: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

888 203-9301 | www.cmhp.net Affordable and safe rental apartments, Homebuyer education and counseling, Rental Rehabilitation Deferred Loan Program USDA Rural Development 651 602-7800 | www.rurdev.usda.gov Assists income eligible families to purchase, build or repair homes in rural areas in order to make home ownership a reality. This in turn creates thriving communities and improves quality of life in rural areas.

• Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program • Single Family Housing Direct Loans (option of payment assistance) • Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program

Brainerd Rental Inspector www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/162/ Rental-Housing The City of Brainerd requires all rental housing to be licensed and to follow the Rental Housing Maintenance Code. The link also provides information regarding landlord and tenant’s rights and responsibilities.

• Brainerd/Baxter Express Route Service: M-F (except holidays*) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Hwy 210 DIAL-A-RIDE: Tues and Thurs 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Serves Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby, Riverton, Ironton and Deerwood • Hwy 371 DIAL-A-RIDE: Tues and Thurs 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Serves Brainerd, Baxter, Pequot Lakes and Nisswa

ENERGY ASSISTANCE

Grab-A-Cab 218 270-2992 Greyhound Bus Service 800 231-2222 | www.greyhound.com

Lutheran Social Service of MN 218 829-5000 or 800 829-5902 | www.lssmn.org • Assists low income residents in Crow Wing County pay their winter heating bills while also providing education to tenants on energy efficiency.

• Income based program with income proof for the last three months • Assistance given for one year at a time Heat Share 218 829-1120 | www.salarmy.org

TRANSPORTATION Brainerd Area Taxi 218 828-1111 | www.brainerd.com/taxi/ Crow Wing County Transit 218 825-7433 www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/195/Transit • Brainerd/Baxter DIAL-A-RIDE Service: M-F (except holidays*) 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS WIC: Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children 204 Laurel St, Suite 12, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 824-1073 www.crowwing.us/200/WIC-Nutrition WIC is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children up to the age of 5 eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy. Provides nutrition education and counseling, nutritious foods, referrals to health, Vouchers for a variety of healthy foods, including fruits & vegetables, milk, eggs, whole grain foods, and more!

BECAUSE WE ARE ALL

UNIQUE Dr. Jackie McCall

7870 Excelsior Rd., Baxter Brainerd Office: 218.828.9545 • 877.338.3957

Home Line 866 866-3546 | www.homelinemn.org A nonprofit Minnesota tenant advocacy organization that provides free and low-cost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems. Home Line works to improve public and private policies relating to rental housing by involving affected tenants in the process.

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Treatment of Eye Infections, Injuries & Glaucoma Consultations for Laser and Cataract Surgery Eye Exams • Contact Lenses • Eye Wear

COUNTY SERVICES Ruby’s Pantry 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at NP Center Donations from food manufacturers around the U.S., but primarily from MN and WI. There is a $20 suggested donation, This is not an income based program. Participants bring boxes, bags or coolers. Food items vary each month.

Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen 218.829.4203 | www.sharingbread.com Fellowship Hall of Communitas Church 923 Oak Street, Brainerd MN 56401 Mon-Sat 5:30p.m. to 6 p.m.

Serves nutritious meals to all. Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen has been a symbol of hope and compassion in the Brainerd lakes area since 1987. They serve about 65 meals a day.

Operation Sandwich 218 825-7682 www.bridgesofhopemn.org Providing consistent food security to end childhood hunger by feeding kids when free and reduced meals are not accessible at school.

AREA FOOD SHELF Brainerd First Baptist Church - Brainerd 218 829-5767 http://www.firstbaptistchurchbrainerd.com

as PAP or pregnancy tests, pregnancy prevention/contraceptive, nutritional counseling, and contraceptives or prescriptions for contraceptives.

FAMILY PLANNING + PREGNANCY Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center 218 825-0793 www.lakesareapregnancy.org 315 East River Road, Brainerd MN 56401 Enrolled members are offered a pregnancy test, optional counseling and an incentive program. Women earn coupons by attending classes about parenting skills, relationship skills, basic living, cooking, balancing the checkbook…baby basics such as cribs, strollers and diaper bags are able to be purchased with these coupons. Fathers are also offered a counselor program.

Classes available on how to support mom, or about the different changes he may find in his partner. Abortion recovery support group. Clothing room: Maternity and post-pregnancy clothes, baby clothes.

Natural Family Planning Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center 218 829-2861, ext. 6217 www.essentiahealth.org MN Family Planning & STD Hotline 800-78FACTS www.sexualhealthmn.org Hotline provides reliable, medically-accurate and confidential information. Call, Text (Text ASKMN to 66746) or Live Chat with an online Health Educator.

Birthright Pregnancy Support Service 401 W. Laurel Street, Brainerd MN 56401 218 829-8470 www.birthrightbrainerd.com Open hours: Mon-Fri. 10 a.m. noon or anytime by appointment.

Anytime by appointment (218) 828-1409. Birthright offers women love, support and guidance while planning for their future. They offer a pregnancy test, maternity and baby clothes, emergency supplies, and resource referrals. Help is free and confidential.

Brainerd SA Food Shelf - Brainerd 218 829-1120 | www. salvationarmynorth.org Community Care ‘N Share - Emily 218 763-2677 Cross Lake Food Shelf - Crosslake 218 692-1004 Cuyuna Food Shelf - Crosby 218 763-3784 Emily Food Shelf - Emily 218 763-3663 Garrison Area Caregivers Food Shelf Garrison 320 692-5399

RSA’s programs, Louise Seliski Shelter and Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center, save lives by supporting the journey of all people exposed to relationship abuse.

Lakes Area Food Shelf - Pequot Lakes 218 568-8474 Fare for All 763 450-3880 or 800 582-4291 www.fareforall.org Nationwide network of Cooperative Food Purchasing programs who buy high quality, nutritious foods in bulk to reduce prices for participants. Groceries are pre-boxed and purchased as packages. Accepts cash, debit, credit and EBT.

TEEN & ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION Otter Tail-Wadena Community Action Council Family Planning Clinic 245 Barclay Avenue, Pine River, MN 56474 877 275-6123 www.familyplanningcentralmn.org Provides non-surgical, family planning/ reproductive services including physical examination, laboratory services such

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COUNTY SERVICES BREASTFEEDING

CHILDCARE + EDUCATION

CWC Health Division 877 724-1080 or 218 824-1073 www. crowwing.us Crow Wing County WIC Certified Lactation Counselors available to support, educate and promote breastfeeding. Support available in office, over the phone or through the Family Home Visiting Program.

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor available part-time. Referral and contact information available upon request.

Paul Bunyan Education Cooperative/ Early Childhood Special Education Washington Education Services Building 804 Oak Street, Brainerd, MN 218 454-5500 or 877 828-7003 www.pbcoop.org Paul Bunyan Help Me Grow program empowers surrounding school districts to provide services to students with disabilities. Reason for referral may include health, vision, hearing, motor, cognitive, communication, social/emotional/ behavioral or adaptive concerns. Parents are also provided support services enabling students with disabilities to benefit from their education.

North Central Breastfeeding Network 218 824-1080 | www. crowwing.us Mission: To promote and support a societal norm for breastfeeding through education, advocacy, and collaboration.

INFANT FEEDING SUPPORT LINES Essentia Health Brainerd/Baxter 855 710-2229 (Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Lakewood Health System 218 894-8846 (Available 24/7)

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Brainerd 218 454-5430 | www.isd181.org Crosby 218 545-8800, ext. 6976 www.ci.k12.mn Pequot Lakes 218 568 9224 www.district.isd186.org ECFE works to strengthen families and enhances parents’ ability to provide the best possible environment for their children’s learning and growth.

TCC Head Start Brainerd 218 829-2410 Crosby 218 546-6142 www.tccaction.com Early Head Start is for pregnant women and for children from 6 weeks- 3 years old.

Head Start is held in a classroom setting and is available to children ages 3-5. Transportation provided for pick-up and drop-off.

Childcare Aware of MN 800 890-5399 | www.childcareawaremn.org • Parents: Learn about and locate childcare in your area • Professionals and Caregivers: Professional development, credentials, new program information, grants and scholarships • Health Consultation Services: Health professionals can assess the need for and give training to child care educators, families, and children on several topics, including: child health and development, nutrition and physical activity, injury prevention, management of illness, medication administration, prevention and control of infectious diseases, oral health, social-emotional development, and environmental health.

Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership 218 632-3600 | www.mahube.org Early Learning Scholarships: Helps low income families receive access to high-quality early childhood programs. Families who have a 3-5 year old as of September 1st qualify.

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COUNTY SERVICES

ABUSE/VICTIM SERVICES Child Protection Services 218 824-1140 | www. crowwing.us Call to report suspected child abuse, neglect and maltreatment or to learn more about services available to children and families.

Crime Victim Services 309 West Washington St, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 828-9518 |www.crimevictimservices.net kathy@CrimeVictimServices.net or heather@ CrimeVictimServices.net Victim Services provides victims of crime with assistance and services necessary to speed their recovery from a criminal act. This includes

support services, court related services and financial services.

Your dream of buying or selling your home starts with the right PRICE.

Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center 218 828-1216 or 888 777-1248 www.womenscenteronline.org The Women’s Center prides safe housing for battered women and their children, as well as for victims/survivors of sexual assault. Support available 24 hours a day.

Sexual Assault Services 218 828-0494 or 888 458-0494 www.sasmn.org Sexual Assault Services provides information and support through the medical, social and legal systems. Services are free and confidential.

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COUNTY SERVICES Saving Grace – Lutheran Social Service of MN 716 E. Street, Brainerd MN 56401 866 824-3770 (24/7 Hotline) www.SavingGrace@lssmn.org A specialized foster care program for sextrafficked youth under age 18 that provides safe shelter and a wide range of support to help them rebuild their lives.

DRUG + ALCOHOL ADDICTION

Addiction Crisis Hotline 800 635-8008 Available 24/7 for assistance over the phone.

Focus Unit 523 N. Third Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 828-7374 | www.essentiahealth.org 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F This chemical dependency focus unit is based on a 12 step program with group and individual counseling. The program tailors to individual needs, starting with an assessment. They offer in-patient programs.

MN Adult & Teen Challenge 218 833-8777 | www.mntc.org Our mission is to assist teens and adults in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

IN CRISIS

LGBT RESOURCES

Crisis Line 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention 218 828-4357 OR 800 462-5525 www.crisislineandreferralservice.org

GLBT National Help Center National Hotline 888 843-4564 | www.glbthotline.org

The Bridge on 7th Overnight Shelter 218 892-2400 www.bridgesofhopemn.org A safe and warm place to sleep for adults 18+.

Open 7 days a week 7 p.m.-8 a.m. Walk-ins from 7 p.m.-11 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS Disability Linkage Line 866 333-2466 | www.disabilityhubmn.org Independent Counseling Service Drug, alcohol or tobacco Ron Brusven (licensed) 218 828-7736 Tenants Hotline 866 866-3546 | www.homelinemn.org Veteran’s Linkage Line 888 546-5838 | www.linkvet.org Experience Works (jobs for 55 & older) 218 454-0610 | www.experienceworks.org Social Security Administration 8331 Brandon Road, Baxter 866 331-9087 | www.ssa.gov

First Congregational United Church of Christ 415 Juniper Street, Brainerd 218 829-2528 | www.uccbrainerd.org Central Minnesota PFLAG 320 492-8486 | www.pflag.org SAGE: Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders www.sageusa.org

DEAF, VISUALLY, AND HEARING IMPAIRED SERVICES State Services for the Hearing Impaired 320 255-3707 Toll Free Voice 800 456-3690 888 488-3909 Toll Free TTY Video Phone (for signing) 320 255-3502 State Services for the Blind 800 366-5420 Baxter Lions Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Service 218 829-3364

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COUNTY SERVICES

Minnesota Center for Independent Living, Inc 606 NW Fifth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 824-5228 | www.accessnorth.net Sight & Hearing Association 612 645-2546 or 800 992-0424 www.sightandhearing.org Regional Service Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 320 255-3502 or TDD 320 255-3590

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CAREERS

State Service for the Blind and Visually Handicapped 218 828-2490 | www.mnssb.org Milk Banking-University of Minnesota Medical Center 612 672-4122 or milkbank@fairview.org The Milk banking referral program at the U of M Medical Center is an information resource for potential donors and an advocate for milk donation. Call or email to find out how to donate.

Precision Machining • Fabrication

Custom Designed Fencing

It’s a known fact that fencing increases security. It’s also known that fencing increases value. For us at Oberg Fence, we look at fencing as functionality-driven and aesthetically pleasing.

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CNC MACHINISTS & FABRICATORS

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Adult Day Services

Breath of Life 200 Buffalo Hills Lane E. Brainerd, MN 56401 218 822-3296 | www.bolads.org Crosby-Ironton Senior Club 218 546-5010 Crosslake Area Senior Services CrosslakeCares.org Homeless & Wounded Warrior MN 36200 Pondview Lane, Crosslake, MN 56442 320 267-0376 www.homelessandwoundedwarriors-mn.org

Senior Class Care 4451 East Woodman Street, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-5605 | www.seniorclasscare.com Shiloh Assisted Living 5384 Country Care Lane, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-4673 | www.heritagehouseofmn.com Treasured Time Adult Day – Crosby 22401 State Highway 6, Deerwood, MN 56444 218 546-5071 | www.rcummings@cuyunamed.org Unlimited Learning andrewhook@hotmail.com

Advocacy, Financial Legal and Referrals Access North 218 824-5228 | www.accessnorth.net Alzheimer’s Assoc. MN 800 272-3900 | www.alz.org Central MN Council on Aging (CMCOA) Community Development 320 253-9479 | www.cmcoa.org Covia Well Connected 877 797-7299 | www.covia.org

Compassionate Care from the Comfort of Home "They are

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- David Kjos, former home health care client

Learn more about receiving care at home.

Visit knutenelson.org or call 320.287.6960.

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OLDER ADULT CRMC Wellness and Foundation 218 546-7000 | www.cuyunamed.org Crow Wing County Community Services 218 824-1093 | www.crowwing.us Crow Wing Energized www.crowwingenergized.org Dani’s Lakes Area Errands 218 851-5527 | www.danislakesareaerrands.com Hallett Community Center 218 546-2616 | www.hallettcenter.com Life and Love with Dementia 218 330-3913 | www.lifeandlovewithdementia.com Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid 320 253-0121 | www.mylegalaid.org Ombudsman - Long Term Care 218 855-8729 or 800 657-3591 | www.mn.gov Senior Care Consulting 218 839-2869 | www.seniorcareconsultingmn.com Senior LinkAge Line - Brainerd 800 333-2433 | www.cmcoa.org Senior LinkAge Line - Crosby 800 333-2433 | www.cmcoa.org Tenants Hotline 866 866-3546 | www.homelinemn.org St. Vincent de Paul 218 568-4760 www.ourladyofthelakes.weconnect.com Triad of Crow Wing County 218 829-4749 | www.crowwing.us

The Center 218 829-9345 | www.thebrainerdcenter.com Unlimited Learning 218 546-5036 | www.unlimitedlearning.net Vulnerable Adult Reporting 218 824-1140 or 844 880-1574 | www.mn.gov

Companion Services

Lutheran Social Service of MN 218 824-3804 brittany.thoms@lssmn.org Almond House 802 SE 28th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 825-9255 | www.almondhouse.com Arbor & Autumn Glen Apts.

14177 & 14180 Broadmoor Drive, Baxter, MN 56425 218 829-8751 karenstruthers5@gmail.com Brainerd Carefree Living Spectrum Health Companies 2723 Oak Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-8622 | www.spectrumhealthcos.com Central Minnesota Senior Care 1008 10th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 828-4823 www.central-minnesota-senior-care-mn-10.hub.biz Diamond Willow 14396 Grand Oaks Drive, Baxter, MN 56425 218 839-8136 www.diamondwillowassistedliving.com

Edgewood Vista Brainerd 14890 Beaver Dam Road, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 828-3691 | www.edgewoodseniorliving.com Edgewood Vista Baxter 14211 Firewood Drive, Baxter, MN 56425 218 828-4770 | www.edgewoodseniorliving.com Excelsior Court Apartments 7276 Excelsior Road N., Baxter, MN 56425 218 824-8403 | www.dwjonesmanagement.com Golden Horizons 13631 East Shore Road, Crosslake, MN 56442 218 692-6650 | www.goldenhorizons.org Good Samaritan Society Bethany Senior Living Apts 1953 S. Seventh Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-1429 | www.good-sam.com Good Samaritan Society Birchwood Samaritan House 2509 Greenwood Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-1429 | www.good-sam.com Good Samaritan Society Elmwood Samaritan House 2517 Greenwood Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-1429 | www.good-sam.com Good Samaritan Society Oakwood Samaritan House 2501 Greenwood Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-1429 | www.good-sam.com Hallett Cottages 350 Fourth Street, Crosby, MN 56441 218 546-6265 | www.cuyunamed.org

24400 Smiley Rd, #11, (Northland Center) Nisswa, MN 56468

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OLDER ADULT Harmony House 218 SW Ninth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 828-4142 | www.horizonhealthservices.org Heartwood Senior Living 500 Heartwood Drive, Crosby, MN 56441 218 545-8500 | www.preshomes.org Heritage House 5384 Country Care Lane, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-4673 | www.HeritageHouseofMN.com Hills Crossing Senior Living 5307 Hills Crossing Road, Nisswa, Mn 56468 218 961-5605 | www.hcseniorliving.com Northern Lakes Senior Living 8186 Excelsior Road, Baxter, MN 56425 218 454-2121 | www.northernlakesseniorliving.com Senior Class Care 4451 East Woodman Street, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-5605 | www.seniorclasscare.com

Energy Assistance Program

Lutheran Social Service of MN 218 829-5000 or 800 829-5902 | www.lssmn.org Rural Housing Repair, Rehab loans & grants 218 829-5965, ext: 4 | www.rd.usda.gov Tri-CAP 320 632-3691 | www.tccaction.com Tri-County Community Action 218 829-2410 | www.tccaction.com

Food + Meal Assistance

Brainerd First Baptist Church 218 829-5767 www.firstbaptistchurchbrainerd.com Brainerd First Lutheran Church 218 829-9552 | www.flcbrainerd.com Crosby, Dellwood & Edgewood Apts.

218 546-5943 Crosslake Community Center 218 692-4271 | www.cityofcrosslake.org Crosslake Food Shelf 218 692-1004 Cuyuna Range Food Shelf 218 546-7444 Dellwood & Edgewood Apts, Crosby 218 546-5943 | www.crosbyhra.org Fare For All 800 582-4291 | www.fareforall.org Homestyle Direct 866 735-0921 | www.homestyledirect.com Hunger Solutions MN 651 789-9847 or 888 711-1151 www.hungersolutions.org Lakes Area Food Shelf 218 568-8474 | www.lakesarea.org LSS Meals 800 488-4146 | www.lssmn.org

Offering community dining, Meals on Wheels and shipped Meals.

Nearby sites in Brainerd, Crosby, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes, Pine River and Walker.

MN Food Assistance Program 800 657-3698 | www. mn.gov Mom’s Meals 866 204-6111 | www.momsmeals.com NAPS Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors 218 326-4420 x 22 | www.health.state.mn.us North Star Apartments 218 824-6026 | www.brainerdhra.org Oak Crest I, Brainerd 218 824-6026 | www.dwjonesmanagement.com Pequot Lakes, Sibley Terrace 218 587-2921 | www.pequotlakes-mn.gov Ruby’s Pantry 651 674-0202 | www.rubyspantry.org Salvation Army Food Shelf 218 829-1120 | www. salvationarmynorth.org Senior Dining, Brainerd (LSS) 218 824-6026 | www.lssmn.org Senior LinkAge Line 800 333-2433 | www.mnaging.org Sibley Terrace Apartments, Pequot Lakes 218 587-2921 | www.pequotlakes-mn.gov Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 800 657-3698 | www.fns.usda.gov

Oakridge Homes-Woodview Residential & Support Services have a genuine interest in providing the foremost services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.

Our commitment to quality care and assistance, financial security for facilities and programs and client respect is unmatched. Whether it is a group home setting or community services, Oakridge Homes-Woodview provides personalized programs that encourage individualized, independent living.

For the finest in client-centered care consider Oakridge Homes-Woodview Residential & Support Services, serving central Minnesota since 1980.

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OLDER ADULT Home Care Agencies

Accra Home Care 218 270-5905 | www.accracare.org Barnabas 218 829-0901 | www.barnabashealth.com Comfort Keepers 218 822-3200 | www.comfortkeepers.com Grattan Health Care 800 470-1326 | www.grattanhealthcare.com Good Neighbor Home Health Care 218 829-9238 | www.gnhomecare.com Home Health Partnership 218 546-2311 | www.cuyunamed.org Home Instead Senior Care 218 824-0077 | www.homeinstead.com Knute Nelson Home Care & Hospice 15175 Edgewood Drive N., Baxter, MN 56425 218 454-1542 | www.knutenelson.org Lakes Area Interfaith Caregivers 218 820-7454 | www.interfaithvolunteers.org Minnesota Home Care 218 963-8899 | www.health.state.mn.us Recover Home Health 218 316-3444 | www.recoverhealth.org Salem Lutheran 218 534-4962 | www.salemdwd.org

Hospice Services

CRMC Home Health Hospice 320 East Main Street, Crosby, MN 56441 800 698-2311 | www.cuyunamed.org

Good Samaritan Society Hospice 24090 Smiley Road Suite 200, Nisswa, MN 56468 218 963-9452 | www.good-sam.com Heartland Hospice 7658 Design Road Suite 300, Baxter, MN 56425 218 829-1252 | www.heartlandhospice.com Horizon Health (Harmony House) 218 SW Ninth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 320 468-6451 | www.horizonhealthservices.com Knute Nelson Home Care & Hospice 15175 Edgewood Drive N., Baxter, MN 56425 218 454-1542 | www.knutenelson.org St Croix Hospice 17021 Commercial Park Road Suite 5, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 203-9891 | www.stcroixhospice.com

Medical Supplies Aitkin Medical Supply 12 Second Street NW Aitkin Mn 56431 218 927-3113 | www.midwest-medical.com Brainerd Medical Supply 206 W. Washington Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-2100 | www.brainerdmedicalsupply.net North Central Medical Supply 314 Charles Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 825-7331 | www.ncmedicalsupply.com

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OLDER ADULT Mental Health

24 hour Crisis Line 218 828-4357 Essentia Health SJMC Grace Unit 218 828-7437 | www.essentiahealth.org Lakewood Health System – Staples Reflections Unit 218 894-8200 www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com Lutheran Social Service of MN – Behavior Health Services 218 828-7379 | www.lssmn.org Northern Pines 218 829-3235 | www.npmh.org Northern Psychiatric 218 454-0090 | www.northernpsychiatric.com Barrows & Associates 218 829-9307 | www.Barrowscounseling.com

Nursing Facility

CRMC - Care Center 320 E Main Street, Crosby, MN 56441 281 546-7000 | www.cuyunamed.org Good Samaritan Society Bethany Skilled Nursing 804 Wright Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-1407 | www.good-sam.com/bethany Good Samaritan Society Woodland Skilled Nursing 100 Buffalo Hills Lane, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-1429 | www.good-sam.com/woodland

Personal Emergency Response Systems

ADT Security Services 877 258-6428 | www.adt.com Advanced Security 888 860-8098 www.lifeassistusa-medical-alarm-system.com Alert1 800 693-5433 | www.alert-1.com American Medical Alarms 800 542-0438 | www.medical-alert-company.com Blue Star Service Solutions, Inc. 800 300-1724 | www.bluestarseniortech.com Centra Care Health Medical Alert Service 800 835-6652, ext. 55700 | www.centracare.com CST, Your Link to Life 888 557-4462 | www.cstltl.com Custom Alarms 507 288-5522 | www.custom-alarm.com Cybermation 320 255-7027 | www.cybermationinc.com Doyle Security 1-866-463-6953 | www.godoyle.com EmoryDay, LLC 800 953-5211 | www.freedomalert-911.com Healthsense 952 400-7361 800 576-1779 | www.healthsense.com Life Alarm 706 854-9818 800 780-5433 | www.life-alarm.org Life Alert 800 338-9090 | www.lifealert.com Life Assist USA 888 860-8098 www.lifeassistusa-medical-alarm-system.com

LifeFone 800 882-2280 | www.lifefone.com LifeStation 800 554-4600 | www.lifestation.com MedicAlert 800 432-5378 | www.medicalert.org Medscope America 800 645-2060 | www.medscope.org Night Owl Support Systems, LLC 877 559-1642 | www.nossllc.com North Memorial Connect 763 581-8181 | www.northmemorial.com P.A.L. Medical 218 326-9299 | 800 852-6575 www.palmedicalsystems.com Philips Lifeline 800 380-3111 | www.usa.philips.com Response Link 888 663-2557 | www.responselink.com Rest Assured 877 338-9193 | www.restassuredmonitoring.com Sengistix 651 695-5818 | www.sengistix.com Spectrum Health 320 229-7559 | www.spectrumhealthcos.com United Security and Alarm Systems 218 732-0456 | www.usasystems.net Valued Relationships, Inc. 877 546-2349 | www.vricares.com

PT/OT/Speech and Alternative Therapies

Brainerd Family YMCA 602 Oak Street, Brainerd 218 829-4767 | www.brainerdlakesymca.org Big Stone Therapies 15620 Edgewood Drive Suite 240, Baxter 218 454-7012 www.rocksolidrehab.com Cardiac Rehab 218 546-7462 www.cuyunamed.org Dragonfly Healing Arts LLC 15479 Ladyslipper Lane, Deerwood 218 838-0097 www.facebook.com/dflyha/ Essentia Health Physical Therapy Locations: Brainerd/Baxter, Pierz, Pillager, Pequot Lakes, Pine River, Crosslake, Emily, Hackensack 218 828-7100 | www.essentiahealth.org Holistic Foot and Nail Care 23858 County Road 31, Deerwood, MN 56444 218 546-9950 holisticfootandnailcare@gmail.com Pequot Lakes Physical Therapy Services 31170 Government Dr, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-5666 www.pequotlakesphysicaltherapy.com Uplifted Wellness 16 W. Main Street, Crosby, Minnesota 56441 218 851-4337 | www.upliftedwellnessstudio.com

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Respite

Breath of Life (Adult Day Services) - Brainerd 218 822-3296 | www.bolads.org Edgewood Vista (Social Group Respite) - Brainerd 218 828-3691 | www.edgewoodseniorliving.com Lutheran Social Service of MN Caregiver Support & Respite (Social & In-Home Respite) 800 488-4146 | www.lssmn.org MSOCS-Quality Enterprises - Baxter 651 431-3691 | www.mn.gov Senior Class Care (Adult Day Services) Pequot Lakes 218 568-5605 | www.seniorclasscare.com Treasured Time Adult Day Center (Adult Day Services) Deerwood 218 546-5071 | www.treasuredtimeadc.com Senior Housing Access North Center For Independent Living 606 NW Fifth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 824-5228 | www.accessnorth.net Alpine Apartments 31176 Pequot Boulevard, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-4555 | www.pequotlakes.govoffice.com Autumn Glen and Arbor Glen 14177 & 14180 Broadmoor Drive, Baxter, MN 56425 218 829-8751 Dellwood & Edgewood Apts.

300 Third Avenue NE, Crosby, MN 56441 218 546-5088 | www.crosbyhra.org Edgewood Dellwood Apt. 300 Third Avenue NE, Crosby, MN 56441 218 546-5088 Excelsior Court Apartments 7276 Excelsior Road N., Baxter, MN 56425 218 824-8403 | www.dwjonesmanagement.com Good Samaritan Society Woodland Senior Living Apts 200 Buffalo Hills Lane, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-1429 | www.good-sam.com/woodland Hope Housing 716 E Street, Brainerd, MN 5640 218 824-1437 | www.region5mentalhealth.com1 Indian Carry Apartments 21745 Indian Carry, Deerwood, MN 56444 218 534-2912 | www.deerwoodhousing.com Ironton Terrace and Ironton Villa Apt. 500 Eighth Avenue, Ironton, MN 56455 218 546-6886 Mississippi Terrace Apartments 215 SW Fourth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-0274 | www.inhproperties.com Northern Lights Apartments 511 D Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 800 466-7722 | www.accessiblespace.org Northstar Apartments 410 East River Road, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 828-3705 | www.brainerdhra.org Oakcrest II Apartments 2014 Spruce Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 824-8403 | www.dwjonesmanagement.com

OLDER ADULT Oakcrest Manor 2106 Spruce Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 828-3183 | www.dwjonesmanagement.com Parkview 31215 North Heath Street, Pequot Lakes MN 56472 218 568-4555 | www.pequotlakes.govoffice.com Pine Shadows Apt 25953 Church Street, Nisswa, MN 56468 218 824-8403 | www.dwjonesmanagement.com Sibley Terrrace and Parkview Apartments 31203 North Oak Street, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-4555 | www.pequotlakes.govoffice.com West Grove Townhomes West Grove Street, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-4555 | www.pequotlakes.govoffice.com Woodland Apartments 23771 Broadway, Deerwood, MN 56444 218 534-2912 20 | www.deerwoodhousing.com

Support Groups for Caregivers Bethany Good Samaritan 804 Wright Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-1407 | www.good-sam.com Good Neighbor Home Health Care 14387 Edgewood Drive N., Baxter, MN 56425 218 829-9238 | www.gnhomecare.com Memory Café Northern Lakes Senior Living 8186 Excelsior Road, Baxter MN 56425 218 839-2869 218 454-2121

Parkinson’s Support Groups 218 828-4700 | www.apdaparkinson.org TBI Support Group 704 Norwood Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 281 829-4492 | www.mnbraininjury.org

Transportation - Local

Brainerd Area Taxi 218 828-1111 | www.brainerd.com/taxi/ Care Van – Lakewood Health System 218 894-8331 | www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com Crow Wing County Transit 866 925-7433 | www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/195/Transit Crow Wing County Veterans Services Office (Veterans Transportation to VA Hospitals) 866 507-1058 crowwing.us/209/Veterans-Service Grab-A-Cab 218 270-2992 Home Instead Senior Care 877 824-0077 Interfaith Volunteers 218 820-7454 www.interfaithvolunteers.org Medi-Van 218 568-9366 Peoples Express 800 450-0123 | www.peoplesexpressmn.net Pequot Lakes Senior Van 218 692-3340

Transportation State Wide

American Cancer SocietyRoad to Recovery 800 227-2345 | www.cancer.org CT RideNet (Referral Service) 800 450-6100 Cummings Mobility 800 639-5438 Delight Transportation 952 595-9030 Greyhound Bus Service 800 231-2222 | www.greyhound.com Lakes Medi-Van, Inc. 800 422-0976 | www.medi-van.org Medica Enrollees (Medical Appointments) 800 601-1805 UCare Enrollees (Medical Appointments) 877 523-151 | www.home.ucare.org

Veteran Services

Brainerd VA Clinic 722 NW Seventh Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 855-1115 | www.va.gov Crow Wing County Veterans Services 218 824-1058 | www. crowwing.us Veterans Linkage Line 888 546-5838 | www.linkvet.org

Providing electric, water, and wastewater services to customers in the City of Brainerd, portions of the City of Baxter, and surrounding townships since 1892.

LLC

218.330.2338

Danae Blanck Anderson, ASID, CID

www.idyourworldmn.com

www.brainerdeagles.com

Fraternal Order of Eagles Brainerd Aerie 287 (218) 829-4216 124 Front Street, Brainerd Monday - Thursday 12 noon - 10pm Friday - Saturday 11am - 11pm

CONTACT INFORMATION

Business Office 8027 Highland Scenic Rd Baxter MN 56425 218-829-8726 Repair Office and 24 Hour Emergency 218-829-2193 www.bpu.org The mission of Brainerd Public Utilities is to provide safe, reliable, environmentally friendly electric, water, and sewer services to our customers at the lowest reasonable cost.

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CHURCHES Baxter

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Highway 210, Baxter, MN 56425 218 829-4105 | www.christbaxter.com Christ Lutheran Church 13815 Cherrywood Drive, Baxter, MN 56425 218 829-4105 | www.christbaxter.com Church of the Lakes Orthodox 14250 Conservation Drive, Baxter, MN 56425 218 851-9711 | www.churchofthelakesopc.com First Baptist Church 7398 Fairview Road N., Baxter, MN 56425 218 829-5767 | www.firstbaptistchurchbaxter.com Heritage Church 13242 Berrywood Drive, Baxter, MN 56425 218 829-3209 | www.iamheritage.org Journey North Community Church 6785 Woida Road N., Baxter, MN 56425 218 824-5617 | www.thejourneynorth.com Lake Area Christian Church 7001 Highland Scenic Road, Baxter, MN 56425 218 828-1362 Lakes Area Presbyterian Church 7761 Excelsior Drive, Baxter MN 56425 218 829-6069 | www.fpcbrainerd.org Lakewood Evangelical Free Church 6284 Fairview Road N., Baxter, MN 56425 218 829-7251 | www.lakewoodfc.com Light of the Lakes 13091 Meredith Drive, Baxter, MN 56425 218 829-7729 Lord of Life Lutheran Church 6190 Fairview Road N, Baxter, MN 56425 218 828-9374 | www.lolbaxter.org Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 6311 Mildred Road, Baxter, MN 56425 218 829-7092 | www.popbaxter.org Pointway Church 7756 Highland Scenic Road, Baxter, MN 56425 218 454-0620 | www.pointway.org

Service Lutheran 8049 Basswood Road S., Baxter, MN 56425 218 825-0667 United Pentecostal Church 12485 Forestview Drive S., Baxter, MN 56425 218 829-5337

Brainerd

All Saints Catholic Church 16898 Carlson Lake Road, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 828-7738 | www.blccnorth.org Bay Ministries 1014 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 825-9149 | www.brainerdyfc.com

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Call church for zoom info.

Bethel Church 10914 5 Mile Road, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 828-1787 Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church 418 Eighth Ave. NE, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-3330 | www.bethlehem-online.org Brainerd Christian Fellowship 602 Juniper Street, Brainerd, MN | 218 829-3889 Brainerd Nazarene Church 16549 Johnson Road, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-9005 | www.cohmn.com Brainerd Seventh-day Adventist Church 2910 Oak Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-1676 | www.brainerdsda.org

Rev. Joyce Rush, Priest

408 N. 7TH STREET, BRAINERD, MN • 218-829-3834 SUNDAYS - WORSHIP 10:00 AM • COFFEE HOUR 11:15 AM

St. Paul’s is a welcoming parish of the Episcopal Church of Minnesota. We welcome families and individuals of all ages to join us in celebration.

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CHURCHES Christian Science Reading Rooms 501 Kingwood Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-5819 | www.csminnesota.org The Church on the Wise Road 10345 Wise Road, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-4673 218 829-8577 www.thechurchonthewiseroad.org Communitas Church 824 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-2449 | www.communitaschurch.com Community Covenant Church 323 S. Ninth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 Community of Hope Church of the Nazarene 16549 Johnson Road N, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-9005 | www.cohmn.com Evangelical Good Samaritan 1987 S Seventh Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 825-1071 Faith Baptist Church 229 28th Street SE, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-3191 | www.fbcbrainerd.com First Congregational Church 415 Juniper Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-2528 | www.uccbrainerd.org First Lutheran Church 424 S. Eighth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-9552 | www.flcbrainerd.com Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church 5878 Pine Beach Road, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 824-3052 www.goodshepherdfreelutheran.church Jehovah’s Witnesses 2291 State Highway 25, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-4586 | www.jw.org Laestadian Lutheran Church 1501 S. Eighth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-5745 Living Word North 6314 State Highway 371, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-0612 | www.lwn.church New Beginnings Bible Church 923 Oak Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 454-0764 Oak St Chapel 523 SE 11th Street, Brainerd, MN 218 454-0984 | www.oakstreetchapel.org Park United Methodist Church 315 N Sixth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-4116 | www.parkunitedmethodist.org Rejoice Lutheran Church 803 Kingwood Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 824-6118 | www.rejoicelutheranchurch.org Remnant Ministry Center 605 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 218 829-2137 | www.remnantministrycenter.org Risen Church 14250 Conservation Dr., Brainerd, MN 56401 Riverside Union Church 3435 County Road 45, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 828-1060 South Long Lake Church 13152 Smart Road, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 851-2018 | www.southlonglakechurch.com St Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church 1108 Willow Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-1340 | www.blccsouth.org

St Francis Catholic Church 404 N. Ninth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 822-4040 | www.blccnorth.org St Paul’s Episcopal Church 408 N. Seventh Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-3834 | www.episcopalmn.org The Salvation Army 208 S. Fifth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-1120 | www.salvationarmynorth.org St Thomas of the Pines 11266 Pine Beach Peninsula Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 828-7738 | www.blccnorth.org Temple Baptist Church 923 Oak Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-2449 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 101 Buffalo Hills Lane W., Brainerd, MN 56401 218 828-4701 | www.lds.org Trinity Lutheran Church 1420 S. Sixth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-5147 | www.trinitybrainerd.org Truth Luthern Church 501 Kingwood Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 534-3558 | www.truthluthernchurch.com Zion Lutheran Church 220 N Eighth Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-4317 | www.zionbrainerd.com

Breezy Point

Eagles Nest Church 6714 County Road 11, Breezy Point, MN 56472 218 562-5252 | www.eaglesnestmn.org

Crosby

Bible Baptist Church 515 W. Main Street, Crosby, MN 56441 218 546-5423 | wwwntaibc.com Crosby Assembly of God Church 604 Oak Street, Crosby, MN 56441 218 546-6115 | www.crosbyassembly.org Immanuel Lutheran Church 600 Fourth Street SW, Crosby, MN 56441 218 546-6021 | www.immanuelcrosby.org Lifespring Church 30 Hallett Avenue NE, Crosby, MN 56441 218 545-5433 | www.visitlifespring.com Presbyterian Church Crosby, MN 56441 218 546-5231 St. Joseph’s Churches of Crosby-Ironton and Deerwood 617 Poplar Street, Crosby, MN 56441 218 546-6559 | www.cuyunacatholic.org Zion Lutheran Church 225 Fourth Street NW, Crosby, MN 56441 218 546-6910 | www.lutheranliturgy.org

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CHURCHES Crosslake

Crosslake Christian Assembly of God Church 13919 County Road 36, Crosslake, MN 56442 218 692-4673 | www.crosslakechristian.com Crosslake Lutheran Church 35960 County Road 66, Crosslake, MN 56442 218 692-3682 | www.crosslakelutheran.com Crosslake Presbyterian Church 14444 Daggett Pine Road, Crosslake, MN 56442 218 692-4769 | www.crosslakepresbyterian.org Immaculate Heart Catholic Church 35208 County Road 37, Crosslake, MN 56442 218 692-3731 | www.crosslakecatholic.com Mission of the Cross Lutheran 13716 County Road 103, Crosslake, MN 56442 218 692-4228 | www.missionofthecross.org Providence Community Church 13657 County Road 103, Crosslake, MN 56442 218 692-7000 | www.providencecrosslake.com The Log Church 37218 County Road 66, Crosslake, MN 56442 218 692-4141 | www.crosslakeefc.org

Garrison

Community Alliance Church 9468 Jefferson Street, Garrison, MN 56450 320 692-4420 | www.cmalliance.org Light of the Cross Lutheran 27170 Monroe Street, Garrison, MN 56450 320 692-4773 | www.lightofthecrosslutheran.org Our Lady Fatima Church 27332 Central Street, Garrison, MN 56450 320 692-4466 | www.dioceseduluth.org Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church 10583 US Highway 169, Garrison, MN 56450 320 692-4581 | www.shepherdofthelake.org

Hillman

Lakeview Community Church 25538 370th Avenue, Hillman, MN 56338 320 277-3342 | www.lakeviewchurchhillman.com

Lake Shore

Living Savior Lutheran Church Lake Shore, MN 56468 218 963-9733 | www.livingsaviorchurch.org

Deerwood

Cascade United Methodist Church 22781 D-10, Deerwood, MN 56444 218 534-3507 | www.umc.org Deerwood Baptist Church 23546 Forest Road, Deerwood, MN 56444 218 534-3171 | www.deerwoodbaptistchurch.org Presbyterian Clearwater Forest 16595 Crooked Lake Road, Deerwood, MN 56444 218 678-2325 | www.clearwaterforest.org Salem Lutheran Church 21276 Archibald Road, Deerwood, MN 56444 218 534-3309 | www.salemdwd.org Saint Joseph Church 23753 Forest Road, Deerwood, MN 56444 218 534-3182 | www.cuyunacatholic.org

www.christbaxter.com/littlelambspreschool • (218) 829-4105

East Gull Lake

Saint Thomas of the Pines Church East Gull Lake, MN 56401 218 822-404 | www.blccnorth.org

Emily

Emily United Methodist Church 39994 White Pine Street, Emily, MN 56447 218 763-2122 | www.ourchurch.com Emily Wesleyan Church 40141 MN-6, Emily, MN 56447 218 763-4673 | www.emilywesleyan.org St. Emily’s Catholic Church 39922 Lake Street, Emily, MN 56447 218 763-2510 | www.dioceseduluth.org

Fort Ripley

Crow Wing Church Fort Ripley, MN 56449 St Mathias Catholic Church 4529 County Road 121, Fort Ripley, MN 56449 218 822-4040 | www.blccsouth.org

OUR MISSION: We Exist To Glorify Christ And To Share Our Hope In Him Meeting at Northland Arboretum 14250 Conservation Dr., Brainerd, MN Services: Sunday @ 10AM

Watch Live on Facebook or YouTube www.risenchurch.life

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CHURCHES Merrifield

Community Church of Nazarene 21704 County Road 3, Merrifield, MN 56465 218 828-9867 | www.merrifieldnazchurch.org Crosslake Christian Assembly 13081 Greenwood Lane, Merrifield, MN 56465 218 692-4673 Ossipee Community Church 12799 County Road 109, Merrifield, MN 56465 218 765-3386 | www.ossipeecommunitychurch.org Community Church of The Nazarene 21704 County Road 3, Merrifield, MN 218 828-9867 | www.merrifieldnazchurch.org

Nisswa

Christ Community Church 24646 Hazelwood Drive, Nisswa, MN 56468 218 963-2626 | www.christcommunitynisswa.com Journey 5459 County Road 18, Nisswa, MN 218 963-2663 | www.thejourneynisswa.org Living Savior Lutheran Church 8327 Interlachen Road, Nisswa, MN 56468 218 963-9733 | www.livingsaviorchurch.org Lutheran Church of the Cross 5064 County Road 13, Nisswa, MN 56468 218 963-2564 | www.lccnisswa.org New Hope Community Church Nisswa, MN 56468 763 552-7979 | www.nhccmn.org

St Christopher’s Church 25574 Church Street, Nisswa, MN 56468 218 568-4760 www.ourladyofthelakes.weconnect.com Timberwood Church 23084 State Highway 371, Nisswa, MN 56468 218 967-8888 | www.timberwoodchurch.org Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Nisswa Community Children’s Library 5533 County Road 18, Nisswa, MN 218 330-3476 | www.mnnuuf.org

Outing

Narrows Community Church 6297 Woods Bay Drive NE, Outing, MN 56662 218 792-5530 | www.nccofouting.weebly.com Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 525 State Highway 6, Outing, MN 56662 218 792-5346 | www.oslcouting.org

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 30985 Front Street, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-4670 | www.oursaviorspl.org Pequot Lakes Baptist Church 30028 Rasmusen Road, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-4794 | www.plbconline.com Pleasant Hill Community Church 3340 72nd Street SW, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-5289 | www.phcommunitychurch.org St Alice Catholic Church 30872 Rasmusen Road, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-4760 www.ourladyofthelakes.weconnect.com

Pequot Lakes

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 30609 State Highway 371, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-5668 | www.christianchurchesonline.com Grace United Methodist Church 29318 Patriot Ave., Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-5755 | www.graceumcpequotlakes.org Our Lady of the Lakes Parish 30872 Rasmusen Road, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-4760 www.ourladyofthelakes.weconnect.com

YOU ARE WELCOME AT

Welcomes You!

www.BrainerdCatholic.org

St. Francis Catholic Church

409 North 9th Street, Brainerd • 218-822-4040

All Saints Catholic Church

16898 Carlson Lake Road, Baxter• 218-822-4040

St. Andrew’s Catholic Church

1108 Willow Street, Brainerd• 218-829-1340

St. Mathias Catholic Church

4529 Co. Rd. 121 SW, Fort Ripley • 218-829-1340

St. Thomas of the Pines Catholic Chapel

Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day 11395 Pine Beach Peninsula Rd, East Gull Lake • 218-822-4040

23084 State Highway 371 Nisswa, MN 56468 218-967-8888 timberwoodchurch.org

SUNDAY SERVICE 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Aadzuhman Shrine Club 218 829-1686 www. brainerdmasonic.org AA Lakes Area Alano (Brainerd) 218 825-3770 www.lakesareaalano.org/aa Access North Center of Independent Living 218 824-5228 www.accessnorth.net Alzheimer’s Association 218 733-2560 www.alz.org American Legion/Auxiliary (Brainerd Post 255) 218 829-2249 www.brainerdlegion255.org American Legion/Auxiliary (Crosslake/Fifty Lakes Post 500) 218 692-2555 www.post500.com American Legion/Auxiliary (Deerwood Post 557) 218 534-3215 www.deerwoodlegionmn.org American Legion/Auxiliary (Ironton Post 443) 218 546-5975 American Legion/Auxiliary (Nisswa Post 627) 218 963-9946 www.irontonlegion443.org American Legion/Auxiliary (Pequot Lakes Post 49) 218 568-9881 www.pequotlegion.org American Sewing Guild 218 825-0283 www.asg.org Baxter Lions Club 218 829-2206 www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/baxtermn/

Better Business Bureau 888 646-6222 www.bbb.org Bethany Good Samaritan Auxiliary 218 829-1407 www.good-sam.com Birthright of Brainerd 218 829-8470 www.birthrightbrainerd.com Boy Scouts of America 218 825-0855 www.bsacmc.org Brainerd Amateur Hockey Association 218 828-0945 www.brainerd.pucksystems2.com Brainerd Area Amateur Ham Radio Club 218 828-6014 www.brainerdham.org Brainerd Area Sertoma Club 218 828-8000 www.sertoma.brainerd.com Brainerd Community Action 218 829-5278 www.brainerdcommunityaction.org Brainerd Elks Lodge #615 218 829-2643 www.brainerdelks.org Brainerd Family YMCA 218 829-4767 www.brainerdlakesymca.org

Brainerd Jaycees 218 824-9461 www.brainerdjaycees.org Brainerd Kennel Club 218 838-6070 www.bkcdogs.org Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation 320 253-4380 www.communitygiving.org Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corp.

218 828-0096 www.growbrainerdlakes.org Brainerd Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 218 454-8517 Brainerd Lakes Area Newcomers Club 507 329-0750 www. www.brainerd.com/newcomers Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today 218 831-0256 www.brainerdlakesareawomenoftoday.com Brainerd Lakes BMX 218 821-4269 www.usabmx.com Brainerd Lakes Chamber 218 829-2838 www.explorebrainerdlakes.com Brainerd Lakes Curling Club 218 824-9200 www.brainerdcurling.org Brainerd Lakes Sunrise Rotary 218 839-4390 www.brainerdlakessunriserotary.org www.mooseintl.org Brainerd Public Schools Foundation 218 454-6921 www.bpsf.org Brainerd Rotary Club www.brainerdrotary.org Brainerd Ski Loons 218 831-3290 www.skiloons.com

27th ANNUAL KC BUFFALO RAFFLE AND FEED 27th Annual KC Buffalo Raffle and Feed, to be held on the 27th of January, 2024. Feed starts at 4:00 pm and we serve until 8:00 pm. Drawing will be held at 8:15 pm, and this is all at the Pierz Ballroom. Tickets for the raffle are $10 each, with half the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Gun Raffle at the Hall, Tickets are $20 each (can only get tickets at the Hall) for a chance of 3 guns. Need not be present to win. Drawing for the 3 guns will be right before the main Raffle at 8:00 pm. The feed is $10.00 and you get a burger, beans, potato salad, and homemade bars.

Music during the feed by The Old Tyme Country Boys, this makes for a fun evening and a great way to help the KC’s with their fundraiser. If you want to purchase a ticket you can do so at the feed or from any KC member or some of the businesses. We have over $13,000 worth of prizes. Can still purchase tickets from members and some businesses or call Allen or Debbie. If in need of tickets or questions call Allen or Debbie Woitalla 320-277-3860.

PIERZ KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

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Sincerely yours, Allen Woitalla Chairman of the Buffalo Raffle

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Brainerd Snodeos 218 829-8922 www.brainerdsnodeos.com Brainerd Sports Boosters 218 828-3205 www.brainerdsportsboosters.org Brainerd VFW Post 1647 218 829-6393 www.brainerdvfw.org Breath of Life Adult Day Service 218 822-3296 www.bolads.org Breezy Point Figure Skating Club 218 562-5678 www.breezypointsports.com Bridges of Hope - Common Goods 218 824-0923 www.bridgesofhopemn.org Camp Knutson 218 543-4232 www.lssmn.org/campknutson CBMC Northland Lakes Area Chapter 612 816-1541 www.northland.cbmc.com Central MN Adult & Teen Challenge 218 833-8777 www.mntc.org Central Lakes Rotary Club 218 251-2506 www.centrallakesrotaryclub.org Common Goods 218 824-0923 www.bridgesofhopemn.org Community Action of Pequot Lakes 218 568-4695 www.communityactionpequotlakes.org Confidence Learning Center 218 828-2344 www.campconfidence.com Crisis Line & Referral Service 218 828-4357 www.crisislineandreferralservice.org The Crossing Arts Alliance 218 833-0416 www.crossingarts.org Crosslake Area Historical Society 218 692-5400 www.crosslakehistoricalsociety.org Crosslake Area Senior Services CrosslakeCares.org Crosslake Chamber of Commerce 218 692-4027 www.crosslake.com Crosslake Food Shelf 218 692-1004 Crow Wing County 4-H Clubs 218 824-1069 www.crowwing.us Crow Wing County Chapter of MADD 218 828-5055 www.madd.org Crow Wing County Civil Air Patrol 218 831-3197 www.brainerdairport.com Crow Wing County Fair Association 218 829-6680 www.crowwingcountyfair.com

Crow Wing County Snowmobile Trail Association 218 330-7380 www.brainerdlakesareasnowmobiletrails.com Crow Wing County Historical Society 218 829-3268 www.crowwinghistory.org Cuyuna Iron Range Heritage Network Phone Number. 218-545-1166 www.cuyunahistory.org Cuyuna Lakes Chamber 218 546-8131 www.cuyunalakes.com Cuyuna Lakes Education Foundation 218 546-7244 www.cuyunalakeseducationfoundation.org Cuyuna Range Food Shelf 218 546-7444 Cuyuna Rock, Gem & Mineral Society 320 250-1363 www.cuyunarockclub.org Disabled American Veterans www.davmn22.webs.com Dorcas Ministries 218 828-2811 www.brainerdsda.org Eagles Club (Brainerd) 218 829-4216 www.brainerdeagles.com Education Minnesota BRAINERD Local 697 218 454-6900 www.educationminnesota.org Emily Emergency Food Shelf 218 763-3097 www.givemn.org/organization/Emily-EmergencyFood-Shelf Friend 2 Friend Chapel for People With Disabilities 218 866-2348 www.larryandcarolyn.com Friends of Pequot Lakes Community Library 218-568-6181 friendsofpequotlakeslibrary@gmail.com Friends of Nisswa Lake Park 218 963-0047 www.cityofnisswa.com Garrison Commercial Club 218 851-2389 www.garrisonmn.com Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines 218 270-4859 www.girlscoutslp.org GoNorth MN 612 419-1787 www.gonorthmn.org Good Samaritan Bowl 218 825-2505 www.goodsambowl.wordpress.com Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts 218 568-9200 www.glapa.org Gull Chain of Lakes Association 218 963-3542 www.gcola.org Gull Lake Drifters Snowmobile Club 218 963-3130 www.mnsnowmobiler.org

between those in need and those that can help.

RESOURCE CONNECTION SERVICES OPERATION SANDWICH OVERNIGHT WARMING SHELTER COMMON GOODS THRIFT STORES

1926 S. 7th Street Brainerd, MN 218.892.2400

Baxter 218.824.0923 Crosslake 218.692.7682 Crosby 218.772.2999

To learn more, contact us at: bridgeso�opemn.org 218.825.7682

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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Gull Lake Yacht Club 218 963-6092 www.glyc.com Hallett Community Center 218 546-2616 www.hallettcenter.com Happy Dancing Turtle 218 587-2303 www.happydancingturtle.org Harmony Point Townhouse Association 651 233-8666 Heartland Animal Rescue (H.A.R.T.) 218 829-4141 www.hartpets.org Ideal Sno Pros www.ideal-sno-pros.org Initiative Foundation 320 632-9255 www.ifound.org Interfaith Volunteers 218 820-7454 www.Interfaithvolunteers.org Junior Achievement Brainerd Lakes 218 454-1520 www.jaum.org Kinship Partners 218 829-4606 www.kinshippartners.org Kiwanis of Baxter 218 828-9627 www.baxter-lakes.kiwanisone.org Kiwanis of Brainerd www.brainerdkiwanisclub.org

Knights of Columbus (Brainerd) 320 223-1371 www.www.blccnorth.org Lakeshore Conservation Club 218 963-4003 www.lakeshoregunclub.com Lakeshore Rod & Gun Club 218 829-3176 www.lakeshoregunclub.com Lakes Area Bluegrass Festival Foundation 844 620-4727 lakesbluegrassfest.com Lakes Area Food Shelf 218 568-8474 Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 218 828-8517 www.lakesareahabitat.org Lakes Area Human Resource Association (LAHRA) 218 839-2166 www.lahra.org Lakes Area Music Festival 218 275-5263 lakesareamusic.org Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center 218 825-0793 www.lakesareapregnancy.org Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project 218 454-4145 www.larjp.org Lakes Area Youth Soccer Association www.brainerdblast.com

Dr. Scott Timmons & Dr. Justin Gangestad 13442 Elmwood Dr. Baxter, MN 56425 218-829-4207 baxterdentalclinic.com

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League of Women Voters (Brainerd) www.lwv.org Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota 218 270-8212 www.legacychorale.org Lions Club (Brainerd) www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/brainerd/ Lions Club (Crosslake/Ideal) 218 692-4100 www.crosslakeideallions.org Lions Club (Deerwood) www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/deerwoodlakes/ Lions Club (Garrison) 320 692-4887 www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/garrison/ Lions Club (Merrifield) 218 839-5679 www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/merrifield/ Lions Club (Nisswa) 218 961-7744 www.nisswalions.com Lions Club (Pequot Lakes/Breezy) 218 838-8002 www.plbplionsclub.com Masonic-Aurora Lodge 100 218 829-1686 www.brainerdmasonic.org Merrifield Marathons 218 825-8218 Mid-Minnesota Builders Association 218 829-4982 www.midmnba.org

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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center 218 828-1216 www.womenscenteronline.org Mount Ski Gull 218 963-4353 www.mountskigull.com Mounted Eagles 218 454-3228 www.mountedeagles.org Muskies Inc (Brainerd Chapter) www.brainerdmuskies.com National Loon Center Foundation 218 839-9042 www.nationallooncenter.org New Pathways 218 454-0460 www.newpathwaysmn.com Nisswa Area Historical Society 218 963-3570 Nisswa Chamber of Commerce 218 963-2620 www.nisswa.com Nisswa Area Women of Today www.knowmoore.com/NAWTsprt.html Nisswa Women’s Club www.nisswawomensclub.org Nordic Ski Club (Brainerd) www.brainerdnordicskiclub.com Northland Arboretum 218 829-8770 www.northlandarb.org

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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Pine Haven Youth & Family Services 218 828-2027 www.pinehaven-mn.org PORT of Crow Wing County 218 829-2123 www.portgrouphomes.org Project Rainbow 218 251-6912 www.projectrainbowmn.org Ruffed Grouse Society www.ruffedgrousesociety.org Serpent Lake Association (Crosby) www.serpentlake.org Sertoma Club (Brainerd) 218 454-7378 www.sertoma.brainerd.com Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen 218 829-4203 www.sharingbread.com Smile Again Ministries 320 310-8877 www.smileagainministries.org 38509 Pickerel Trail, Crosslake Smiles for Jake (Brainerd) kristen@smilesforjake.org Sno-Serpents Snowmobile Club 218 839-7581 www.snoserpents.com Society of St. Vincent DePaul 218 656-0345 stvdtsaintteresa@gmail.com

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Tri-County Community Action Partnership 218 829-2410 www.tccaction.com Turn In Poachers 218 326-8477 www.turninpoachers.org United Way of Crow Wing & Southern Cass Counties 218 829-2619 www.unitedwaynow.org Upper Midwest Golden Gloves www.uppermidwestgoldengloves.com Victim Services 218 828-9518 www.crimevictimservices.net Whitefish Area Lodging Association www.whitefish.org Whitefish Area Property Owners Association 218 543-6064 Whitefish Chain Yacht Club 218 692-2760 www.wcyc.info Vacationland Figure Skating Club www.vacationlandfigureskatingclub.com Visit Brainerd 218 825-0410 www.visitbrainerd.com Zonta International (Brainerd) www.zonta.brainerd.com

HISTORICAL LANDMARKS

Following are the 36 historical places on the National Register in Crow Wing County: Brainerd Public Library building - 1904 Carnegie library. Also noted for its prominent Neoclassical architecture.

Brainerd Water Tower - nation’s first municipal water tower built entirely out of concrete. The distinctive regional landmark was finished in 1921.

Bridge #5265, Garrison - 1938 bridge consisting of a modular iron-plate arch and stone masonry. One of the Minnesota New Deal bridge projects.

H.H. Broach House, Pequot Lakes - Mid1920s summer estate also known as Shawano House with rustic architecture of log and stone.

Cole Memorial Building, Pequot Lakes - 1937 municipal hall illustrating the long-lived benefits of New Deal funding, including serving as a venue for many events from 1941-1967 as a civic movie theater. Now houses senior center and museum.

Crow Wing County Courthouse, Brainerd Long-serving government center is considered by many as the county’s most prominent public building. The former jail/sheriff’s residence building to the west of the courthouse serves as a county historical society museum.

Crow Wing County State Park - Key travel junction associated with the Dakota/Ojibwe territorial conflict and the early town of Old Crow Wing, which was eventually replaced

by Brainerd in the 1880s as the largest city in

the county.

Deerwood Auditorium - Multipurpose municipal building funded by the New Deal was built in the 1930s from local split stone. A longstanding venue for community events.

Elevated Metal Water Tank, Crosby - Water tower finished in 1918 is one of the few remnants of the civic infrastructure funded by high tax revenue generated by mining properties during the development of the Cuyuna Range.

Elevated Metal Water Tank, Deerwood - The 1914 water tower is one of the few remnants of the civic infrastructure funded by high tax revenue generated by mining properties during the development of the Cuyuna Range.

Elevated Metal Water Tank, Ironton - The 1913 water tower is one of the few remnants of the civic infrastructure funded by high tax revenue generated by mining properties during the development of the Cuyuna Range.

Elevated Metal Water Tank, Trommald - The 1918 water tower is one of the few remnants of the civic infrastructure funded by high tax revenue generated by mining properties during the development of the Cuyuna Range.

Fawcett House, Breezy Point - Lodge-like summer home with guest rooms was built in the mid-1920s. Noted for its rustic architecture, the building is associated with Wilford Fawcett, who founded Fawcett Publications.

Fort Flatmouth Mounds, Crosslake - Elliptical group of mounds indicate a long span of indigenous occupation.

Franklin Junior High School - The school build-

ing was originally built in 1932 with an addition in 1954. Now serves as Franklin Arts Center.

Garrison Concourse - Large highway wayside built in the late 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a centerpiece of an early and extensive roadside development project.

Gordon-Schaust Site, Crosslake - Two separate, but nearly parallel groups of linear mounds, undated but well preserved.

Grand View Lodge, Nisswa - Lake resort’s main lodge was constructed in the mid-1920s with elaborate rustic log architecture. One of the region’s oldest lodge buildings.

Hemstead House, Brainerd - Home built in early 1900s features a unique neo-classical architecture and is associated with prominent Brainerd politician and commerce leader Werner Hemstead.

Ironton City Hall - Multipurpose municipal hall built in 1917 is the center of Ironton’s governmental and civic life with the city offices, fire department, library, jail and auditorium.

Ironton Sintering Plant Complex, Crosby The 1924 sintering facility with eight contributing properties - the second major beneficiation (treatment of iron ore) plant built in the United States.

Kenney Lake Overlook, Garrison - 1939 wayside structure is significant as a key component of a major highway improvement.

Represents the work of the CCC Veterans Division.

Milford Mine Historical District, Wolford - Remains of the Milford Mine, active from

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1912-1932 and site of Minnesota’s worst mining disaster where 41 miners were killed in 1924.

Now a memorial county park.

Minnesota and International Railroad Freight House and Shelter Shed, Nisswa - Openair railway shelter built approximately 1918, known as the Lake Hubert Depot, is the only surviving example in North Central Minnesota and reminder of the railroad connection to the early years of the summer resort industry.

Minnewawa Lodge, Nisswa - The Clark Lake resort was one of the region’s earliest resorts with three wood-frame buildings constructed from the 1890s to the 1920s before rustic architecture became popular. Now home of the Minnesota Hockey Camps.

Northern Pacific Railroad Shops Historic District, Brainerd - One of Minnesota’s few surviving examples of a large railroad maintenance complex, with 12 properties building from 1882 to 1938. The facility housed Brainerd’s largest employer, Northern Pacific Railway, from the 1870s to the 1960s.

Parker Building, Brainerd - Built in 1909, the structure features early 20th century com-

mercial block and was host to numerous local businesses, including one of Brainerd’s first two banks.

Historic Lookout Fire Tower, Pequot Lakes - Well-preserved fire tower was built in 1935, reflecting the New deal’s attention on forestry and management in a key tourist region.

Red River Tail, Crow Wing State Park Well-preserved fragment of the Woods Trail route of the Red River Trails in use from 1844 to 1871. Runs from a Mississippi River crossing through the former town of Old Crow Wing.

St. Alban’s Bay Culvert at Mille Lacs Lake, Garrison - Rare example of a bridge built by the state highway department’s recreational development division, finished in 1939 as part of the New Deal project.

Sebre Lake Site, Fort Ripley - One of the richest archaeological sites in the Nokasippi River Valley, yielding habitation and burial features accumulated over the years.

Soo Line Depot, Crosby - The 1910 railway station was an essential conduit for the arrival of goods and people and the export of iron ore during the county’s major economic boom.

Spina Hotel, Ironton - The 1913 hotel with multiple commercial spaces and grand designed architecture during the boom years of the Cuyuna Range.

St. Columbia Mission Site, Nisswa - Site of an Episcopal mission to the Ojibwe in use from 1852 to 1862 is a well-dated archaeological assemblage to illuminate the lives of Minnesota’s early missionaries and their converts.

Upper Hay Lake Archeological District, Jenkins - About 75 linear mounds, including one of the state’s longest at 725 feet, plus the sites of a village and a portage that indicates an area of substantial activity during the Blackduck phase of the Late Woodland period.

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Crow Wing County facts: Year county established: 1857 County named after the Crow Wing River Population in 2020: 66,123 County seat: Brainerd County square miles: 1,157 Current courthouse built in 1920 (Brainerd) Senate District: 10 Congressional District: 8

House District: 6A, 6B, 10A College: Central Lakes College (Brainerd) Daily newspaper: Brainerd Dispatch State forests: Crow Wing State Forest, Emily State Forest Recognizable lakes: 417 Largest county lake: Gull Lake (9,419 acres)

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HUNTER/HIKER TRAILS:

• French Rapids Trail near Mississippi River in Brainerd, 5.9 miles • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area 218 546-5926 • Larson Lake Trail (Deerwood), 7.2 miles • Wolf Lake Trail (Fifty Lakes), 5.6 miles

MOTORIZED/MULTI USE TRAILS:

Note: these trails are maintained by local recreation clubs and are open for recreational use by off-highway vehicles, hikers, hunters, horseback riders and bikers.

• Emily to Outing Trail (30 miles) • Fort Ripley Trail (14 miles) • Miller Black Bear Trail (20 miles) • Pine Center Trail (20 miles) •Mississippi River Northwoods Trail (11 miles) • Southern Loop Trail (79 miles)

• Al-Pine Trail (Brainerd) 3.4 miles • Mississippi Shores Trail (Brainerd) 1.4 miles • Poor Farm Trail (Oak Lawn Township) 1.9 miles • Blueberry Bog Trail (Crosslake) 5.2 miles • Portage Lake Trail (Riverton) 0.4 miles • Rice Lake Trail (Ironton) 1.7 miles • Hay Creek Trail (Ironton) 1.8 miles • Rock Creek Trail (Crosslake) 1.3 miles • Pine Ridge Trail (Crosslake) 2.7 miles • Scrub Oak Trail (Crosslake) 5.9 miles • White Pine Trail (Crosslake) 2.7 miles • Thompson Creek Trail (Manhattan Beach) 1.2 miles

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS:

Crow Wing County offers more than 700 miles of groomed snowmobile trails maintained by area clubs. See the Minnesota DNR or Crow Wing County websites or call one of the area snowmobile clubs for maps or more information

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Crow Wing County Parks

South Long Lake Park How it started: South Long Lake was the county’s first park. Established in 2007 after the land was donated by John and Barbara Burton and Dennis and Pamela Thomsen.

Location: The park is at the junction of Highway 25 and County Road 22, 7 miles south of Brainerd on Highway 25. The small recreation area is on the southwest river outlet of South Long Lake.

Amenities: Picnic tables, barbecue grills, fishing pier, portable toilet from May-September and ample parking.

Hours: The park is open year round from dawn to dusk, with minimal maintenance (i.e. snow plowing) during the winter months.

Milford Mine Memorial Park How it started: Milford Mine is the site of the state’s worst mining disaster on Feb. 5, 1924, when 41 miners were killed after a mine shaft collapsed and water flooded in from then named Foley Lake. The 200-foot multi-level mine was full of water and mud in less than 20 minutes.

Seven men were able to escape to the surface.

A concept for a memorial park was approved in 2007 and the park was completed in phases.

Phase one was done in 2010. Final work was completed in 2017.

Location: The park is at 26351 Milford Lake Drive, Crosby.

Amenities: Covered picnic shelter, cooking grills, small lakeside picnic area, benches, bike rack, canoe landing, boardwalk, trails, permanent outhouse, kiosk and interpretive displays with information about the miners.

Hours: The park is open year-round from dawn to dusk with minimal maintenance in the winter.

Paul M. Thiede Fire Tower Park How it started: The tower and surrounding 40-acre property were acquired by Crow Wing County from the Minnesota DNR in November of 2018 in an effort to preserve and protect the tower, while also opening it back up for public use. The tower was built in 1935 and remains in excellent shape today, the county reports. Crow Wing County Commissioner Thiede, who represented the area, championed the purchase of the tower so it could be reopened to the public.

Location: The park is located at 5230 County Road 11, Pequot Lakes, about 1 mile east of downtown Pequot Lakes.

Amenities: The historic fire tower is open for the public to climb. There is a large picnic shelter and 3,000 feet of walking trails with interpretive signs and a vaulted toilet.

Hours: The park is open year-round from dawn to dusk. Minimal maintenance is performed during the winter.

Rollie Johnson Natural and Recreational Area How it started: A series of islands, two small — Steamboat Island and Little Island — and one large island — Big Island — in the Upper Whitefish Chain. The islands are managed by

the DNR, Crow Wing County and Ideal Township under a Joint Powers Board with seven members. The Joint Powers Board was organized in 1992 to bring the islands back to their natural state and maintain responsible public use. The islands were named for dedicated volunteer and ecologist Rollie Johnson after his death in 2002.

Location: Upper Whitefish Lake, about 25 miles north of Brainerd.

Amenities: Nature walks in a place populated by trees that are more than 150 years old, camping, fishing, shore lunches. There are 12 campsites with firewood provided. Collecting firewood on site is prohibited. The campsites are

on a first-come first-served basis. The Big Island is about 100 acres. The small islands have sandy bluffs with sweeping lake views.

Rush Lake Island Location: On Rush Lake, on the Whitefish Chain west of Crosslake. There is a remote and primitive landing access on the island’s east side. Access is by water craft only.

Amenities: Few beyond an opportunity to enjoy nature and have a place for a shore lunch.

Hiking trail. Gathering of firewood is prohibited.

Guests are asked to pack any waste or trash to take back out with them.

Source: Crow Wing County and DNR

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