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Hi Brainerd, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Early morning flights return, a sushi rolling class, and a St. Patrick’s Day celebration + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Brainerd protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° Most-clicked stories this week
Collaboration boosts air options: Early morning flights will return to Brainerd airport this month, with Delta bringing back a 6:45 a.m. Brainerd to MSP option on planes offering Main Cabin, Comfort+, and First Class — see the new flight times.
Project scaled to ease impact: Pequot Lakes is splitting Main and Front reconstruction into two phases, aiming to start in May, adding a mini-roundabout on Patriot Avenue, with sewer work staged for summer and October — see what’s planned and when.
Proposal could prevent school closures: Brainerd School Board members looked at a fix for budget shortfall, agreeing to draft a resolution to let the district shift $1 million from construction funds into its general fund — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Pasta night, upgraded: At Notch 8, Chicken Sausage Penne marries caramelized onion, bacon, spinach, and rich fennel cream that just hits. Want a little extra? Seafood Manicotti is a savory splurge, perfect for a midweek morale boost. Cozy, satisfying, and happily unfussy.
Burger night, solved: Yesterday’s Gone Bar & Grill serves fresh Angus beef patties with just-right builds that hit the spot without fuss. With craft beers on tap and pool tables waiting, it’s the kind of burger night that feels effortless and good every time.
Weekend treasure hunt: The Mercantile mixes antiques, vintage curios, local art, and repurposed oddities from rotating vendors, the kind of spot you enter for a trinket and exit with a tale or two. If your shelves crave personality, it slips in here with charm and a little mischief.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
❤ Boulder Give Back @ Boulder Tap House | Tuesday (3/10) at 11:00 AM – Boulder Tap House is teaming up with Bridges of Hope, turning your burger into a good deed. Swing in Tuesday, March 10, and a portion of your tab helps local families in the Brainerd Lakes Area. A Tuesday plan that beats laundry, leftovers, and scrolling.
🍓 Fresh Strawberries & Oranges @ El Tequila Mexican Restaurant (Baxter) | Tuesday (3/10) at 11:00 AM – If your winter fruit bowl is down to a lonely onion, swing by El Tequila in Baxter for farm-fresh strawberries, oranges, pecans, and maple syrup. Pre-order to snag the discount, skip the rush, pay at pickup, and enjoy the good stuff days after harvest.
⛳ Sips & Sims @ Legacy Grill | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:00 PM – Luck of the Ladies at Cragun’s Legacy Grill lets you swing a club without hunting for balls in the snow, sip decent drinks, and snag simulator bragging rights. Wear green, apps, drink samples, prizes, $25 on arrival, register on Golf Genius or email Tim Johnson.
🍣 Sushi Rolling Class @ The Luminary | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:30 PM – Consider this your chance to retire the supermarket California roll. Chef Matt Annand is hosting a hands-on sushi class, all-you-can-roll, all-you-can-eat, at Luminary in the Northern Pacific Center, right by Notch 8, with limited spots and a few sessions left. Eighty bucks, bragging rights included.
🎠Three Viewings @ Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – Only in Brainerd do we call a night at the funeral parlor a good time, and we mean it. ART stages Jeffrey Hatcher’s Three Viewings, three darkly funny one-acts with surprising heart at the Dryden Theater, with sharp writing, performances, mature themes, and strong language.
🛠Salvage Sisters Spring Kickoff @ Salvage Sisters, A Repurposed Store | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Spring at Salvage Sisters means hands-on demos, fresh markdowns, and an excuse to swap winter clutter for something charming. The first 25 folks who spend $25 snag a free gift, which pairs nicely with your newfound motivation, and a smugly refreshed mantel.
🌸 Restore and Relax in the Presence of Orchids @ Carnegie Wellness | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Bring your tight shoulders to Carnegie Wellness for 75 minutes of restorative yoga, surrounded by blooming orchids. Arrive early to eyeball the collection and cast a vote. Then sip complimentary tea, enjoy warm Lake Superior stones, and melt into hot, essential-oil towels, $25 drop-in.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Brainerd report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 60°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 6%
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 46°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 5%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
This just-completed 3-bed, 2-bath home sits in a new community near Gull Lake and the Legacy Golf Course. Custom cabinets, quartz counters, and gas fireplace meet KitchenAid appliances and walk-in pantry with sink. The primary suite overlooks a 2+ acre wooded lot. In-floor heat, forced air, central air, and a 28×60 heated, insulated garage with epoxy floor seal the deal.
Take a peek inside →
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