Crow Wing County Commissioners Address Growing Park Usage and Road Management Challenges

Overview: During the Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners meeting on November 18, 2025, discussions highlighted the growing popularity of county parks and the complexities of maintaining unpaved roads, alongside enforcement of environmental regulations.

Brainerd School Board Grapples with Budget Cuts Amidst Community Concerns for Learning Center

Overview: The Brainerd School Board meeting addressed several issues, including potential budget cuts affecting the Brainer Learning Center (BLC), the Advanced Gifted and Talented (AGOT) program, and community concerns surrounding these decisions.

Crow Wing County Board Discusses Kimble Lake Assessment and Library Funding

Overview: The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners meeting on November 12, 2025, prominently featured discussions on the Kimble Lake Improvement District (LID) assessment calculation changes and library funding. The board addressed a petition from the Kimble Lake Improvement District to adjust their annual assessment calculations and welcomed the new Brainer branch manager for the Kitami Regional Library, highlighting recent support for library funding.

Nisswa Parks Commission Deliberates on Playground Funding Amidst Community Concerns

Overview: The recent Nisswa Parks Commission meeting revolved primarily around discussions on funding and planning for a new playground and pickleball courts at the city park, with the commission seeking to secure $700,000 for the playground project. The urgency was compounded by the need to align with a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant application deadline, and concerns were raised about community support and financial management.

Brainerd School Board Weighs School Closures Amid Enrollment Declines

Overview: The Brainerd School Board recently convened to address several issues, chief among them the potential closing of certain schools due to declining enrollments. As the board deliberated the implications of such closures, discussions also covered the implementation of Minnesota’s new paid family leave law, social media policies for staff, budget challenges, and the search for a new superintendent.