After struggling with alcoholism earlier in her adult life, Karla Christensen is now an adolescent addictions counselor and is studying to earn her master's degree in social work.| Brainerd Dispatch
The 2025 honorees are Christine Nesheim Plonski, Norman Carlberg and Leslie Ambrose “Bullet Joe” Bush. Proxies accepted the awards on behalf of Carlberg and Bush, who were inducted posthumously.| Brainerd Dispatch
Freya Johnson, a 12-year-old from Brainerd, self-published a novel called "The Jump" in May.| Brainerd Dispatch
Emily Brodhead is the liquor manager at the Fifty Lakes Bar, while sister Talia Brodhead is the program coordinator for BLADE. Proceeds from mocktails sold at the bar will benefit BLADE.| Brainerd Dispatch
Emily Brodhead is the liquor manager at the Fifty Lakes Bar, while sister Talia Brodhead is the program coordinator for BLADE. Proceeds from mocktails sold at the bar will benefit BLADE.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Freya Johnson, a 14-year-old from Brainerd, wrote and published her second novel, "Equinox" in late May.| Brainerd Dispatch
The Moment in Time Dance Co. held its second annual winter recital at Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School featuring 34 dances ranging from jazz, hip-hop, solos, groups and a father-daughter routine.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
