Forestview CUP approval prompts debate on trees and parking
Brainerd Public Schools seeks a conditional use permit for an 8,430 square foot vestibule addition to Forestview High's southeast corner. The plan adds four parking stalls and triggers a city landscape rule to plant 21 trees by the main entrance. Council debates tree requirements, cost, and impact on parking, with no final ordinance change. The CUP passes and the city considers a variance path. Police staffing and a Kiwanis donation also noted.
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Whittier Building plan moves toward letter of intent
The Facilities Committee discussed Northern Pines proposal to repurpose the Whittier School as the Whittier Elementary Community Center for Health and Wellness. The board will have its attorney draft a letter of intent, then seek board approval and city rezoning discussions potentially stretching nine months.
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Brainerd School Board Eyes Razidllo Contract Renewal
The Personnel Committee reached a consensus in a closed session on renewing Superintendent Steve Razidllo’s contract. Razidllo, on his second three year term, is praised as an excellent district leader whose skills have grown over five years. current contract ends in June 2014 with possible salary enhancement discussed at a future meeting due to prior budget constraints.
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Crow Wing County Reports Excellent Spring Skiing Conditions
Crow Wing County Lands Services reports record cross country ski conditions on Larson Lake and Wolf Lake Trails due to recent snowfall. Trails were packed groomed and tracks set this week and a favorable forecast promises strong recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. The county manages 105000 acres of forest lands funded by timber auctions and adheres to Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Forest Stewardship Council standards.
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Court hearing set for man accused of homemade pipe bomb
Scott Jackson, 47, homeless, faces fifth degree drug possession and explosive device charges after police found a homemade pipe bomb and methamphetamine trace during a Brainerd search. Bomb squad deemed the device a pipe bomb with a projectile. Next court date is 9 a.m. April 11 in Crow Wing District Court.
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Sexual Assault Services marks National Awareness Month in Brainerd
Sexual Assault Services honors survivors and raises awareness during National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A ribbon tying event at the Crow Wing County Historic Courthouse on April 2 at 3 p.m. will display over 300 teal ribbons representing survivors served in the past year. SAS has assisted 300+ women, men, and children since April 1, 2012 with crisis counseling, emotional support, advocacy in investigations, legal assistance, and more.
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DFL chair files complaint against GOP lawmaker
Minnesota DFL Party Chair Ken Martin filed a complaint with the Office of Administrative Hearings against Rep. Greg Davids accusing him of making false claims about four DFL House members in four letters to the editor. Davids dismissed the charges as comical and said the vote cited was accurate as a vote of adoption or approval under Mason's Manual. Other DFL members targeted include Jay Nemanar Tim Faust and Shannon Savick.
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