Central region news

• Jack Pine Brewery gets approval from Baxter Tuesday

  Brainerd Dispatch | beer   |   3 days ago

  Brainerd Dispatch: "Jack Pine Brewery, with a small taproom for tasting and limited retail, was approved Tuesday by the Baxter City Council."

• Minneapolis City Council prepares to consider Vikings stadium

  St. Cloud Times | Minneapolis, vikings   |   4 days ago

  St Cloud Times: "Now that Gov. Mark Dayton has signed the $975 million Minnesota Vikings stadium bill, it's Minneapolis City Council's turn to get the ball."

• Op-Ed: How do you take your Tea?

  Star Tribune | op-ed, GOP, legislature   |   5 days ago

  Lori Sturdevant: "Republicans leave the Capitol more divided than many realize, including their funders."

• Walleyes: Beyond Mille Lacs

  Brainerd Dispatch | fishing   |   7 days ago

  Brainerd Dispatch: "There are other big-time walleye fisheries in the area - namely Gull and the Whitefish Chain."

• Minnesota organic farmer shares experiences

  Isanti County News | farming   |   9 days ago

  Isanti County News: "Now the organic vegetable farmer educates consumers, farmers and policymakers about organic farming through her consulting business Organic Farming Works."

• Dog killed by bear in backyard of Sherburne County home

  KARE11 | bears, wildlife   |   12 days ago

  KARE11: "A dog was killed by a female bear in the backyard of a residence in Livonia Township Monday. Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott says the bear and her three cubs were in the backyard eating out of a bird feeder."

• Last defendant in racial beating sentenced

  Brainerd Dispatch | racism, public safety   |   15 days ago

  Brainerd Dispatch: "The second defendant in a Feb. 6, 2011, racially-motivated attack in downtown Brainerd will serve more than five years in prison for the crime."

• Man mowing in loin cloth arrested

  Fergus Falls Daily Journal | police   |   16 days ago

  Fergus Falls Journal: "A Fergus Falls man who allegedly wore a loin cloth to mow his lawn was arrested for disorderly conduct on Wednesday afternoon."

• Rancher loses lease after he refused to give up opposition to quarry plan

  West Central Tribune | mining, local government   |   16 days ago

  West Central Tribune: "A rancher who voiced opposition to plans by the Strata Corporation to develop a quarry in Big Stone County will not have the lease renewed for the land where he grazes his cattle."

• Students won’t have option to turn down fresh fruits, veggies

  Fergus Falls Daily Journal | schools, food   |   17 days ago

  Fergus Falls Journal: "Come next fall, students who typically get canned peaches and green beans on their plates will see fresh varieties. And they will no longer have the option of not taking them."

• Tea party speakers sound off

  Brainerd Dispatch | tea party, politics   |   17 days ago

  Brainerd Dispatch: "In typical freewheeling fashion, a truck driver, a politician, a soldier and a high school student each addressed a crowd of more than 50 to criticize big government and the direction in which they see the U.S. heading."

• Sheriff investigating hazing in Browerville athletics

  Long Prairie Leader | police, schools   |   22 days ago

  Long Prairie Leader: "The Todd County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating claims of hazing amongst students of the Browerville High School.The alleged hazing reportedly took place as an initiation for an athletic program."

• Bachmann challenger Jim Graves: ‘We can win this thing’

  Minnesota Public Radio | graves, bachmann, mn06, 2012   |   23 days ago

  MPR News: "Political newcomer Jim Graves says he is confident he can defeat Republican U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann in the 6th Congressional District."

• Vikings stadium heads for final committee

  West Central Tribune | vikings, legislature   |   23 days ago

  West Central Tribune: "The Vikings stadium got 'another first down' Tuesday, proclaimed the chairman of the state Senate committee that kept the bill’s recent momentum going."

• Update: Another North Dakota building attack in the Minnesota Legislature

  West Central Tribune | Minnesota, north dakota   |   25 days ago

  West Central Tribune: "Minnesota leaders apparently cannot stop their North Dakota attacks."

• Hunting. fishing license fee increases pass senate

  Princeton Union-Eagle | outdoors, wildlife, hunting, fishing   |   25 days ago

  Union Eagle: Minnesota Senate "passed its game and fish bill, one including proposed hunting and fishing license fee increases."

• Businessman Graves takes on Bachmann in Sixth

  Star Tribune | graves, mn06, 2012   |   26 days ago

  Star Tribune: "The entrepreneur is facing the GOP lightning rod in the increasingly conservative district."

• NY Mills woodworker offering ‘build your own casket’ classes

  KSAX | economy, death   |   about 1 month ago

  KSAX: "With the rising costs of funerals, a New York Mills family is lessening the burden by making personalized caskets at a discounted price."

• SJU chooses layperson as new president

  Minnesota Public Radio | sju, education   |   about 1 month ago

  MPR News: "The St. John's University Board of Regents has chosen economics professor Michael Hemesath as its new president, marking the first time a non-clergy member has held the top position at the 155-year-old Catholic institution."

• Wildfire burns 1,000 acres in Wadena County

  St. Cloud Times | wildfire   |   about 1 month ago

  Saint Cloud Times: "Firefighters are battling a wildfire that has already burned about 1,000 acres in north-central Minnesota.The fire started Sunday about 4 p.m. near Lyons State Forest near Nimrod. Wadena County emergency manager Scott McKellep says no injuries were reported as of late Sunday night."