2023 Crow Wing Co. Resource Guide

Welcome letter

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

The 2023 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.

Thanks to the advertisers who support the Resource Guide, which earned third place for local magazines in the Brainerd area’s “Best of” voting in 2022.

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 2023 Crow Wing County Residential Resource Guide.

Pete Mohs, Publisher Brainerd Dispatch/Echo Journal

About the cover:

Brainerd Dispatch photographer

Kelly Humphrey captured the flight of an eagle following a release northwest of Garrison in October after being rehabilitated by Wild and Free Rehabilitation Center.

JANUARY

• 6-7 - Breezy Point Ice Fest

• 14-15 - Nisswa 100 Snowmobile Race, Gull Lake

• 28 - Brainerd Jaycees Virtual Ice Fishing Extravaganza

FEBRUARY

• 3-4 - Crosslake Winterfest

• 4 - Serpent Lake Fishing Contest

• 11 - Bobber Bocce on Ice, Pequot Lakes

• 17-19 - Nisswa Winter Jubilee

• 19 - Nisswa Fire Department Fishing Derby

• 24-26 - Gull Lake Frozen Fore & Frozen Flop

MARCH

• 4 - Polar Plunge, Breezy Point Resort

• 18 - Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day

• 18 - Brainerd St. Patrick’s Day Parade

• 24-25 - Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo, Essentia Health Sports Center

APRIL

• 14 - Miss Pequot Lakes Scholarship Pageant

2023 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

• 28-29 - Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes, Nisswa

MAY

• 13 - Welcome Wannigan, Gull Lake

• 13 - Minnesota Walleye/Northern Pike Opener

• 29 - Memorial Day Services

JUNE

• 3 - Pequot Lakes/Breezy Point Lions Club Cherry Car Show

• 7 - Nisswa Turtle Race season opens

• 16-17 - Confidence Learning Center Golf & Fishing Classic

• 22-24 - Lakes Jam Music Festival, BIR

• 24 - Majestic Pines Artisan & Crafters Market, Nisswa

JULY

• 3 - Nisswa Freedom Days Festival & Parade

• 1 - Nisswa Firecracker Run

• 3-4 - Stars & Stripes Fireworks & Parade, Pequot Lakes

• 4 - July 4th Parade & Fireworks, Brainerd

• 4 - Celebrate America Fireworks, Crosslake

• 4 - July 4th Parade, Crosby

• 6-9 - Heritage Days, Crosby

• 18-19 - Bean Hole Days, Pequot Lakes

AUGUST

• 5 - Chokecherry Festival, Pequot Lakes

• 12 - Dru Sjodin Purple Elephant Run, Pequot Lakes

• 12 - Moonlite Bay Cardboard Boat Races, Crosslake

• 11-12 - Nisswa Crazy Days

• 17-20 - NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals, Brainerd International Raceway

• 28-Sept. 3 - CRMC Championship Golf

SEPTEMBER

• 16 - Nisswa Fall Festival & Smokin’ Hot BBQ Challenge

• 21-23 - Crosslake Days

OCTOBER

• 7 - Fishing to End Hunger - Gull Lake

• 19-21 - Lakes Area Christmas Home Tour

• 28 - Nisswa History Center Historic Hauntings

NOVEMBER

• 4 - Minnesota Firearms Deer Hunting Opener

• 24 - Sertoma Winter Wonderland begins

• 24 - Nisswa City of Lights Festival

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.

This story features some of those memories for Crow Wing County, which has a rich history since being established in 1857. 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 62,500 for the 2010 census, including Brainerd as the largest city in the county at 13,592 that year.

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 mid-1800s.

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 father-in-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 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 off-site 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 .............................................911

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

Police Departments..........................................911

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

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

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

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

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

7734 Excelsior Road Baxter, MN 56425 www.lakesareaeyecare.com (218) 829-2929

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

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.

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.

Crow Wing County Commissioners

District 1

Paul Koering

218 851-9954

Email: paul.koering@crowwing.us Brainerd, Fort Ripley, Garrison

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

Rosemary Franzen

218 820-7640

Email: rosemary.franzen@crowwing.us Baxter, Brainerd, Precinct 2, Precinct 3

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

STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Governor:

Minnesota Representatives:

Krista Knudsen (R) - District 5A

State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155

Email: rep.krista.knudsen@house.mn

Josh Heintzeman (R) - District 6B

353 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651 296-4333

Email: rep.josh.heintzeman@house.mn

Ben Davis (R) - District 6A

State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155

Email: rep.ben.davis@house.mn

Ron Kresha (R) - District 10A

207 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651 296-4247

Email: rep.ron.kresha@house.mn

Minnesota Senators:

Tim Walz (D)

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

U.S. Representative:

Pete Stauber (R) - District 8

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

U.S. Senators:

Amy Klobuchar (D)

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

Tina Smith (D)

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

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

Nathan Wesenberg (R)District 10

95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Bldg. St. Paul, MN 55155

Email: sen.nathan.wesenberg@senate.mn

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 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.

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

CITIES

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 destina-

tion 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.

CITY INFORMATION

CITY OFFICERS CROW WING COUNTY, MINNESOTA

Baxter (3rd & 4th Districts)

13190 Memorywood Drive Po Box 2626, Baxter Mn 56425 218/454-5100

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 218/828-2307

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

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. Peterson 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)

34013 North Oak Dr. Jenkins, MN 56472 218/232-2124

E-Mail: jon.lubke@crowwing.us

Commissioner............................................Jon Lubke

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

TOWN OF GARRISON (1st District)

Amy Mickelson, Clerk

PO Box 70, Garrison, MN 56450 218/851-3583

E-MAIL: amy mickelson@yahoo.com

TOWN OF IDEAL (2nd District)

Craig Wallace, Clerk/treasurer

35458 Butternut Point Rd., Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218/543-4392

E-MAIL: info@idealtownship.com

TOWN OF IRONDALE (5th District)

Angela Fort, Clerk 19121 CR 12, Ironton, MN 56455 218/546-6499

E-MAIL: irondaletownship2@gmail.com

TOWN OF JENKINS (2nd District)

Jim Olsen, Clerk

PO Box 523, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218/831-1100

E-MAIL chefjfo@gmail.com

TOWN OF LAKE EDWARD (4th District)

Loni Burnard, Clerk 23977 CR 4, Nisswa, MN 56468 218/963-3227

E-MAIL: Lakeedwardtwnshp@gmail.com

BECAUSE WE ARE ALL

UNIQUE

TOWN OF LITTLE PINE (5th District)

Abra Hawley, Clerk 25990 CR 1, Emily, MN 56447 218/839-2842

E-MAIL: littlepineclerk@gmail.com

TOWN OF LONG LAKE (1st District)

Patsy Olson, Clerk 7156 Hilltop View Rd., Brainerd, MN 5640 218/829-6546

E-MAIL: clerk@longlaketwp.com

Dr. Jackie McCall

7870 Excelsior Rd., Baxter

TOWNSHIPS

TOWNSHIP OFFICERS CROW WING COUNTY, MINNESOTA

TOWN OF MAPLE GROVE (1st District)

Norene Warta, Clerk

18451 CR 24, Brainerd, MN 56401 218/764-2343

E-MAIL: norene50@outlook.com

TOWN OF MISSION (2nd District)

Anna Anderson, Clerk PO Box 126, Merrifield, MN 56465 218/765-4377

E-MAIL: missionclerk@gmail.com

TOWN OF NOKAY LAKE (1st District)

Alan Cunningham, Clerk 13536 Thorson Rd., Brainerd, MN 56401 218/764-3418

E-MAIL: acunning@brainerd.net

TOWN OF OAK LAWN (1st District)

Deb Borg, Clerk PO Box 333, Brainerd, MN 56401 218/829-2109

E-MAIL: oaklawntwp@gmail.com

TOWN OF PELICAN (2nd District)

Samantha Gonczy, Clerk 28272 Sunset Valley Road,

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 RABBIT LAKE (5th District)

Linda Danielson, Clerk 25553 CR 32, Aitkin, MN 56431 218/534-3748

E-MAIL: rabbittownhall@gmail.com

TOWN OF ROOSEVELT (1st District)

Breanna Cielinski, Clerk 24063 CR 2, Brainerd, MN 56401 320/630-6355

E-MAIL: rsvlt@brainerd.net

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: clerk@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

SCHOOLS

ISD 181 Brainerd | www.isd181.org

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

ISD 182

Crosby

| www.ci.k12.mn.us

Crosby-Ironton Elementry ...........................KG-6 509 Sixth Avenue NE., Crosby, MN 56441 218 545-8803

Crosby-Ironton High School .........................7-12 711 Poplar Street., Crosby, MN 56441 218 545-8802

ISD 186 Pequot Lakes | www.isd186.org

Eagle View Elementary School ...................PK-4 6539 County Road 11, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 562-6100

Pequot Lakes Middle School ..........................5-8 30805 Olson Street, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-9357

Pequot Lakes Senior High School ...............9-12 30805 Olson Street., Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-9210

Area Charter Schools

Crosslake Community School .....................KG-8 36974 County Road 66, Crosslake, MN 56442 218 692-5437 www.crosslakekids.org

Discovery Woods Montessori School ........KG-6 604 N Seventh Street., Brainerd, MN 56401 218 828-8200 www.discoverywoods.com

Private Schools

Lake Region Christian School ....................PK-12 7398 Fairview Road, Baxter MN 56425 218 828-1226

www lakeregionchristianschool.com St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School ...PK-8 817 Juniper Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-2344 www.stfranciscatholicschool.org

We listen to our community and what they need from us. Our specialty is gathering and delivering useful information and news to the people who need to know about it. That’swhy we’ve developed this Crow Wing County Residential Resource Guide. As abonus to our readers, it’sone of more than 25 special interest publications that explore specific topics tucked inside our Brainerd Dispatch newspaper and/or our Echo Journal newspaper.

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 Minnesota 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 Brainerd, 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 Sci-

ence, 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.

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

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.

218-894-5132

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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.

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 & HousingWeatherization - 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

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

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.

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.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE

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.

• 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

Grab-A-Cab 218 270-2992

Greyhound Bus Service 800 231-2222 | www.greyhound.com

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!

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

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 ShelfGarrison 320 692-5399

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 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

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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.

BREASTFEEDING

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.

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)

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.

CHILDCARE + EDUCATION

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.

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

1021 Industrial Park Road, Brainerd, MN 56401 218-829-7599 www.orhwv.com

34685 US Hwy 71, Clarissa, MN 56440 218-756-2499 EOE

COUNTY SERVICES

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.

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.

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.

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

Crisis Line

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

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

LGBT RESOURCES

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

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

Toll Free TTY 888 488-3909

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

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

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.

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

Access North 218 824-5228 | www.accessnorth.net

OLDER ADULT

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

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 angela.kingbird@issmn.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 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

OLDER ADULT

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

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

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

OLDER ADULT

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

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 is seeking volunteers age 55+ in your area to provide companionship to older adults or mentor children in schools or preschools. Volunteers commit to regular weekly hours for a tax free stipend and mileage reimbursement. Training provided.

Contact Brittany at 218.824.3804 or brittany.thoms@lssmn.org to learn more!

OLDER ADULT

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

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 MNCaregiver 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

OLDER ADULT

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

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 Society-Road 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

26th ANNUAL KC BUFFALO RAFFLE AND FEED

26th Annual KC Buffalo Raffle and Feed, to be held on the 28th of January, 2023. 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 (formally the Waltzateer Band), 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.

Sincerely yours, Allen Woitalla Chairman of the Buffalo Raffle

PIERZ KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

CHURCHES

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

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

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Call church for zoom info.

Bay Ministries

1014 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 218 825-9149 | www.brainerdyfc.com

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

Rev. Joyce Rush, Priest

Brainerd Quakers

415 Juniper St., Brainerd | 218-833-2153

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

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

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

CHURCHES

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

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

CHURCHES

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

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

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

East Gull Lake

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

Emily

St. Emily’s Catholic Church 39922 Lake Street, Emily, MN 56447 218 763-2510 | www.dioceseduluth.org

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

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

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

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

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

CHURCHES

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

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

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

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

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

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 http://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 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

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

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-Emergency-Food-Shelf

Friend 2 Friend Chapel for People With Disabilities 218 866-2348 www.larryandcarolyn.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

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 League of Women Voters (Brainerd) www.lwv.org

Superior Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Wood and Vinyl Cleaning Tile & Grout and Granite Counter Top Renewal

Chem-Dry of the Lakes 218-828-4320 • cdofthelakes@midco.net Independently owned & operated by Owners Jeff & Tracy Serving Crow Wing, Aitkin, Southern Cass, North Mille Lacs, Morrison and Todd Counties.

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

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

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

North Long Lake Association northlong.org

Northern Lakes Lightning Youth Hockey Association 218 232-5572 www.northernlakeslightning.com

Northern Trackers Railroad Club 218 692-1900 www.northerntrackersrrclub.com Order of the Eastern Star mnoes.com

Patriot Activities Club (Pequot Lakes) 218 820-7464 www.patriotactivitiesclub.com

Paul Bunyan Cyclists Club www.paulbunyancyclists.com

Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Association www.paulbunyanscenicbyway.org

Paul Bunyan Toastmasters 218 330-6250 www.922.toastmastersclubs.org

Pelican Lakes Association www.pelicanlakesassociation.org

Pelican Lakes Conservation Club 218 562-4664 www.plccmn.org

Pequot Lakes Area Historical Society 218 568-4808 www.brainerdlakescountry.com

Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce 218 568-8911 www.explorebrainerdlakes.com

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

Sons of Norway (Sagatun Lodge 018) 218 820-6034 www.sofn.com

Stage North Theatre Company 218 232-6810 www.stagenorththeater.com/about-us

The BBYC Shop 218 454-0009 www.theshopbrainerd.org

The Bridge on 7th Overnight Shelter 218 892-4200 BridgesofHopeMN.org The Center 218 829-9345 www.thebrainerdcenter.com

The LAKE Foundation 612 840-8983 www.buildtheschool.org

The Lighthouse Project 218 513-9917 www.lhpmn.org

The Pohl Children’s Foundation 13021 Evergreen Drive, Baxter www.PohlChildrensFoundation.org

The Salvation Army 218 829-1120 www.salvationarmynorth.org

This One’s for Hop 218 330-1977 www.4hop.org

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 building 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 Conser-

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vation 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, CrosbyThe 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, WolfordRemains of the Milford Mine, active from 19121932 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, NisswaOpen-air 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 main-

tenance 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 commercial 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 ParkWell-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.

WALKING & BIKING:

• Paul Bunyan Trail (Brainerd to Bemidji)

• Crow Wing State Park (south of Brainerd)

• Buffalo Hills Park (Brainerd)

• Lions Park (Brainerd)

• Kiwanis Park (Brainerd)

• Lum Park (Brainerd)

• O’Brien Park (Brainerd)

• Gregory Park (Brainerd)

• Parks & Trails (Baxter)

• Oscar Kristofferson Park (Baxter)

• Fritz Loven Park (Lake Shore)

• Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area (Crosby)

• Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails (Crosby)

• Hay Creek Trail (Ironton)

• Rock Creek Trail (Fifty Lakes)

• Scrub Oak Trail (Crosslake)

• Nature Trail (Crosslake)

CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS:

• Northland Arboretum in Brainerd

218 829-8770

COUNTY TRAILS

• Ski Gull in Nisswa/Lake Shore 218 963-4353

• Crow Wing State Park 218 825-3075

• 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)

Crow Wing County libraries:

Brainerd Public Library 416 S. Fifth Street Brainerd, MN 56401 218 829-5574 www.krls.org Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library 101 First Street SE Crosby, MN 56441 218 546-8005 www.hallettlibrary.org Ironton Public Library 237 Irene Ave. Ironton, MN 56455

Pequot Lakes Public Library 31117 Rasmussen Road Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 218 568-6181 www.pequotlakeslibrary.org

Crosslake Area Library 14126 Daggett Pine Road Crosslake, MN 56442 218 692-7323 www.cityofcrosslake.org

Outing Volunteer Library 6300 Woods Bay Drive NE Outing, MN 56662 218 792-5167 www.outingmn.com Nisswa Community Children’s Library 533 Lakers Lane Nisswa, MN 56468 218 961-6876

HUNTER/HIKER TRAILS:

• 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

Redistricting prompts changes in county representation

CHELSEY PERKINS Brainerd Dispatch

Say goodbye to the Red, White and Blue — voting precincts, that is.

Crow Wing County commissioners approved a redistricting plan in April 2022 that included new precinct boundaries and added a fourth voting precinct in the First Assessment District, otherwise known as Unorganized Territory. The precincts will now be known simply by their numbers: 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Some residents of Unorganized along with those living in north Brainerd will also be represented by a new commissioner district following the once-in-a-decade reorganization of political boundaries prompted by the 2020 U.S. Census.

Two Unorganized precincts will continue to be represented by Commissioner District 4, currently filled by Commissioner Rosemary Franzen, with Precinct 1 — the Cinosam Road area — remaining in District 2, represented by Commissioner Jon Lubke. But the area around Legionville and Executive Acre roads moved to District 5,

represented by Commissioner Doug Houge. North Brainerd, or Ward 2-Precinct 2, moved into District 3, which Commissioner Steve Barrows represents.

Boundary changes are necessary to equalize populations between the five commissioner districts. The population of Crow Wing County grew by 3,623 residents between 2010 and 2020 to a total of 66,123 people, according to census data. Divided equally by five, the population of each commissioner district would ideally be 13,225 people. State statute allows populations between districts to vary from that average, given a number of other principles and standards must be considered in redrawing the lines — but not by more than 10%.

Considerations in redistricting include following voter precinct lines and achieving districts that are contiguous, regular in form and as compact as possible. The majority of the districts may not have a minority of the population — meaning the commissioner districts with the three smallest populations must together combine for a majority of the county’s population.

Populations in three of the five commissioner districts fell outside of the 10% threshold, or between 11,902 and 14,548 people, meaning boundaries shifted to equalize representation. Commissioner districts 2 and 4 both exceeded the upper limit of that range, while District 5 needed at least 450 people added to its population.

The new District 2, represented by Lubke, covers the northwest portion of the county — including the cities of Crosslake, Jenkins, Breezy Point, Pequot Lakes and Nisswa — and is now home to 13,668 people after 1,089 were moved out. Franzen represents District 4, which includes the two northern Baxter precincts, two of the four Unorganized precincts and Lake Edward Township. The population of that district is now 13,989, 927 fewer residents than before.

District 5 remains the least populated district in the county with 12,109 people after 657 were moved in. Represented by Houge, it covers the northeast and east-central areas, including the cities of Crosby, Cuyuna, Deerwood, Emily, Fifty Lakes, Ironton, Manhattan Beach, Riverton and Trommald.

Work where you play.

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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