Aiyana Beaulieu will paint the new statute with a floral design inspired by Ojibwe beadwork. 4:28 pm, May 18, 2021 ×
A floral pattern, designed by 15-year-old Brainerd artist Aiyana Beaulieu, will adorn a new Babe statue that will be placed in downtown Brainerd later this summer. Submitted photo
Babe the Waabigwan Ox will adorn downtown Brainerd this summer, thanks to 15-year-old Brainerd artist Aiyana Beaulieu.
“I am just absolutely thrilled. I think this is a great opportunity, and I’m just so excited to share my artwork,” Beaulieu said Tuesday, May 18.
Beaulieu’s proposal for a floral Babe statue was chosen out of nine submissions to be painted on a statue of Babe the Blue Ox that Nor-Son construction donated to the city last year. The statue previously stood outside the company’s Baxter office.
Group effort fulfills dream for Crow Wing Food Co-op
The Crow Wing Food Co-op joined other Destination Downtown Business Contest winners and finalists in opening its business on Laurel Street in the former Hockey House. Written By: Renee Richardson | ×
Crow Wing Food Co-op general manager Angie Fox speaks Wednesday, March 3, at the grand opening of the food co-op. On the right is Theresa Woodward, former board president of the co-op, smiling before speaking to the crowd at the event. The co-op has relocated to a remodeled building in downtown Brainerd. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
For Theresa Woodward, former Crow Wing Food Co-op president and owner of CatTales Books and Gifts on Laurel Street in downtown Brainerd, it was the culmination of a long journey with many people involved to make it happen.