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The expansive project could cost millions and affect north/south traffic through the heart of Baxter. Written By: Gabriel D. Lagarde | 6:00 am, May 6, 2021 ×
The 2022 Inglewood railway crossing and associated improvements project would predominantly center around the relocation of the Knollwood Drive traffic signal and railroad crossing to Inglewood Drive (pictured), pavement rehabilitation on Foley Road, public utility improvements, and an improved configuration for the Forthun Road and Isle Drive intersection. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
Baxter City Council members considered revisions to the 2022 Inglewood railway crossing and associated improvements project layout during a virtual workshop Tuesday, May 4.
After years of development, the project remains in the planning stages and no binding decisions have been made yet, but council members directed staff to analyze portions of the multi-faceted project including traffic numbers, feasibility, cra
Wise Road motorcycle crash critically injures man
According to the sheriff’s office, a group of five motorcyclists was traveling westbound on Wise Road when the first two in the group attempted to pass a truck hauling a trailer.
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Emergency personnel are on the scene of a crash on Wise Road Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Brainerd. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
A crash involving multiple motorcycles Sunday, May 2, on Wise Road left an East Gull Lake man critically injured.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the crash at 3:41 p.m. Sunday and temporarily closed the road north of Brainerd to allow for emergency response.
Baxter Council members consider direct control of animal control hearings
The proposal for an ordinance change was billed as a means to streamline the process and empower elected officials to supervise a process involving residents and tax payer dollars. Written By: Gabriel D. Lagarde | 7:00 am, Apr. 22, 2021 ×
Baxter Police Jim Exsted presents his proposal for an ordinance change to Baxter city statutes during a virtual workshop on Tuesday, April 20. Screengrab / Gabriel Lagarde
The Baxter City Council is mulling an ordinance change that would confer more powers into the hands of elected city officials to make decisions in cases involving dangerous animals and animal control.
Baxter awards 6-year-old for his heroic actions
Kevin Lee, manager at North Memorial Health in Brainerd, said he has been in emergency medical services for more than 30 years and he has never seen a case where a 6-year-old child recognized a medical issue and made a call to help someone. 6:00 am, Feb. 26, 2021 ×
Baxter Police Chief Jim Exsted presents a Citizen Letter of Commendation to 6-year-old Aiden Spencer, who is holding his grandmother Susan Spencer s hand Thursday, Feb. 25, at Baxter City Hall, as Spencer s younger brother Lucas and his mom Leah Spencer stand by his side. Spencer received the letter for his heroic actions last week in helping his grandmother, who was experiencing a medical emergency. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch