Renee Richardson

Brainerd

Managing Editor at Brainerd Dispatch

Brainerd Dispatch managing editor, movie, tennis & kayak enthusiast, Tab addict, Skywarn member. Covering gov., business, weather, trends and breaking news.

Articles

Survey to seek business input on Highway 371 overpass

1 week ago | brainerddispatch.com | Renee Richardson

BAXTER — Concerns from businesses after learning the preferred buttonhook design for the Highway 371 overpass include “customer access, visibility and overall viability.”Matt Kilian, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce president, and Tyler Glynn, Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corp. executive director, attended the Baxter City Council workshop session Tuesday, June 17.
Audubon Way project comes to a vote

1 week ago | brainerddispatch.com | Renee Richardson

BAXTER — Joan Peterson, FitQuest business and building owner, went to the podium one more time before the Baxter City Council vote affecting her business. Peterson addressed the concern raised multiple times that she could have been involved in the process last fall when it was easier to make a change. The project for Audubon Way and a small section of Whispering Woods Lane already had bids in for the construction work.
Damage survey confirms 2 EF1 tornadoes touched down in Brainerd area

1 week ago | brainerddispatch.com | Matt Erickson |Renee Richardson

BRAINERD — Damage surveys confirmed two EF1 tornadoes with estimated peak winds of 100 mph touched down Monday, June 16, in the Brainerd lakes area. The first tornado touched down near Casino north of Pillager and traveled east toward Lake Shore and across Gull Lake for a total distance of 11.5 miles with a maximum width of 400 yards.
Crosslake woman found guilty on all counts in child torture trial

3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Tim Speier |Renee Richardson

BRAINERD — Jorden Nicole Borders, the 34-year-old Crosslake woman on trial for torturing her three children, was found guilty on all criminal charges Wednesday, June 4, in Crow Wing County District Court. Borders was found guilty by Judge Patricia Aanes on all 11 counts in which she was charged — one count of first-degree attempted murder, three counts of child torture, three counts of stalking and four counts of theft of medical costs.
Family, attorneys react to Borders guilty verdicts in child torture case

3 weeks ago | pineandlakes.com | Tim Speier |Renee Richardson

BRAINERD — Jorden Nicole Borders, the 34-year-old Crosslake woman on trial for torturing her three children, was found guilty on all criminal charges. Borders, appearing Wednesday, June 4, in Crow Wing County District Court, was found guilty by Judge Patricia Aanes on all 11 counts in which she was charged — one count of first-degree attempted murder, three counts of child torture, three counts of stalking and four counts of theft of medical costs.
Family, attorneys react to Borders guilty verdicts in child torture case

3 weeks ago | brainerddispatch.com | Tim Speier |Renee Richardson

BRAINERD — Jorden Nicole Borders, the 34-year-old Crosslake woman on trial for torturing her three children, was found guilty on all criminal charges. Borders, appearing Wednesday, June 4, in Crow Wing County District Court, was found guilty by Judge Patricia Aanes on all 11 counts in which she was charged — one count of first-degree attempted murder, three counts of child torture, three counts of stalking and four counts of theft of medical costs.
Baxter council discusses reducing driving lane widths, adding fog lines

3 weeks ago | brainerddispatch.com | Renee Richardson

BAXTER — Motorists, no doubt, already know travel along city streets for pedestrians and bicycles is affected by driving lane widths, which can influence the speed of the driver. In recent Baxter City Council sessions, Council member Zach Tabatt initiated conversations on road diets, or reducing the sizes of driving lanes and the amount of pavement for city streets as a cost savings option.
Minnesota recognizes 3 Crow Wing County election officials for excellence

3 weeks ago | brainerddispatch.com | Renee Richardson

BRAINERD — Long known for high voter engagement, Crow Wing County set a first in the state Monday, June 2, as a new initiative recognized the contribution of election workers. Steve Simon, Minnesota secretary of state, said after learning of Helen Burgstaler’s service as an election judge since 1950 and knowing the professional work of Deborah Erickson, county administrator, Crow Wing County was the obvious choice for this first-of-its-kind recognition. ...
Crow Wing County increases number of junk vehicles allowed

4 weeks ago | brainerddispatch.com | Renee Richardson

BRAINERD — Crow Wing County increased the number of junk cars property owners can have on their property. The majority of the board voted for the change at the Tuesday, May 27, meeting. The county ordinance previously allowed for two unlicensed, inoperable vehicles. After an encounter with a threatening landowner, staff rethought the issue and suggested increasing the number. Enforcement of the ordinance is complaint driven.
Crow Wing County Board celebrates administrative coordinator as she prepares to retire

1 month ago | brainerddispatch.com | Renee Richardson

BRAINERD — Therese Norwood, administrative coordinator, who serves as the executive administrative resource for the Crow Wing County administrator and commissioners, was recognized Tuesday, May 28, for her years of service. Norwood’s last day with the county is Friday, May 30, as she retires. The board presented her with a certificate of excellence. “Throughout her remarkable 35-year career, Therese has prepared over 2,000 meeting agendas, compiled minutes from almost 1,500 meetings.