Following the tour, Smith participated in a roundtable discussion, where the senator sought to learn more about the challenges of the region and community efforts to address the child care shortage.
These projects will support the construction of a new dining facility at Camp Ripley and increase access to affordable child care in Brainerd and Little Falls.
After a two-year hiatus, it is the return of the Lakes Area United Way’s Chili Cook-Off at the Westgate Mall in Baxter. The theme of this year's annual fundraiser is “Together Again.”
One way to help prevent falls is to participate in a Matter of Balance class, an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.