Brainerd NewsLocal news for Brainerd, MN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Riders in Bemidji Mark Progress on Bike Trail- August 13, 2008 Bicycle enthusiasts and local officials are celebrating the progress that's been made on a paved trail between Bemidji and Brainerd.http://www.topix.net/city/brainerd-mn/2008/08/riders-in-bemidji-mark-progress-on-bike-trai... Schumacher wins 4th in row in Top Fuel- August 11, 2008 Tony Schumacher raced to his fourth straight victory and ninth of the season Sunday, winning the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minn., to move within two of Joe Amato's Top Fuel win record of 52.http://www.topix.net/city/brainerd-mn/2008/08/schumacher-wins-4th-in-row-in-top-fuel?fromr... Stepped up security helps make race weekend safe- August 11, 2008 More than 100,000 people are expected at Brainerd International Raceway this weekend for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.http://www.topix.net/city/brainerd-mn/2008/08/stepped-up-security-helps-make-race-weekend-... Ashley Force leads Funny Car field at Brainerd- August 9, 2008 Ashley Force topped the Funny Car field Friday in the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals with a run of 4.110 seconds at 299.40 mph.http://www.topix.net/city/brainerd-mn/2008/08/ashley-force-leads-funny-car-field-at-braine... Bird watchers asked to look for color-banded martins- August 8, 2008 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking observers to contact the agency if they spot any of the color-banded nestling purple martins at colonies near Willmar, Brainerd, Mille Lacs Lake, St.http://www.topix.net/city/brainerd-mn/2008/08/bird-watchers-asked-to-look-for-color-banded... Police Blotter: Trio Try To Blast Open Safe At Brainerd Food Lion- August 6, 2008 Christopher Weaver and Cheryl Hale were charged with theft under $500. Weaver was given a citation, but Ms.http://www.topix.net/city/brainerd-mn/2008/08/police-blotter-trio-try-to-blast-open-safe-a... Judge may grant new trial in music downloading case- August 5, 2008 A federal jury in Duluth ruled last year in favor of several record companies, and against Jammie Thomas of Brainerd.http://www.topix.net/city/brainerd-mn/2008/08/judge-may-grant-new-trial-in-music-downloadi... Somerby among the greenest of the green in the U.S.- August 3, 2008 Twenty years ago that term would have been a mismatch for an industry known for perfectly manicured acres of grass and a manicuring process loaded with chemicals.http://www.topix.net/city/brainerd-mn/2008/08/somerby-among-the-greenest-of-the-green-in-t... Byway Bylines: 50 Projects done in 10 years- August 1, 2008 The Paul Bunyan Scenic byway Association has been managing the organization and its projects along the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway's fifty-four miles for more than ten years.http://www.topix.net/city/brainerd-mn/2008/08/byway-bylines-50-projects-done-in-10-years?f... |