Rolling toward ‘Cuyuna 2.0’
A now-iconic scene of red dirt, water and sky along the Miner s Mountain overlook, the highest point in the recreation area. Video by Aaron Lavinsky.
Photo by Aaron Lavinsky
By Bob Timmons •
Star Tribune • July 30, 2021
IN THE CROSBY-IRONTON AREA – The helmets were a bit tippy for some, not entirely snug. The bike jerseys had some extra room, for now. And getting comfortable on their bikes? With practice, that would come, too, for the youngest of a local crop of Little Bellas, mountain bikers in the making.
Under a still-hard sun on a weeknight in mid-June, riding mentors and their young charges, those Little Bellas ages 7 to 13, had their weekly meetup at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area in north-central Minnesota. It was time to build more skills and confidence. And the scene had a sweet harmony: Here were people growing into their potential in state parkland seemingly with unlimited possibilities.
Muskies Inc. in-person meetings return, mountain bike trail expansion set at Cuyuna Country SRA.
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A cyclist rides on a mountain bike trail on Crow Wing County recreation and forestry land by Cuyuna. Photo by Aaron Hautala
Muskies Inc. returns to in-person meetings
The Brainerd Lakes Chapter of Muskies Inc. is back to in person meetings at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Nisswa American Legion.
Tuesday, April 13, is the Annual Lure Swap. While there will be plenty of muskie gear, anything fishing related is welcome. Come out to buy, sell, trade or just to check it out.
Minnesota briefs: Fired Red Wing police chief requests name-clearing meeting April 10, 2021 1:24pm Text size Copy shortlink:
The Red Wing City Council will hold a special meeting this week at the request of former Police Chief Roger Pohlman, who was fired by the council earlier this year. Roger Pohlman has requested a name-clearing hearing and this meeting has been scheduled for that purpose, the council said in issuing the meeting agenda.
Pohlman was fired in February. In a letter, the council told him he was being fired because he repeatedly ignored its directives, failed to respond appropriately to citizen complaints and became defensive when confronted with criticism.