Theresa Bourke

BRAINERD, Minn. — The new year comes with a newly clean slate for one Brainerd woman. Katie McCormick begins 2026 with a fresh start of her own after a pardon from the state of Minnesota for a 10-year-old felony conviction. ADVERTISEMENT “I have worked so... See more

BRAINERD — Northeast Brainerd residents who live near Gustafson Park voiced their opposition for development of the land into housing. Three residents spoke during the public forum portion of the Brainerd City Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, asking the... See more

BRAINERD — The new year comes with a newly clean slate for one Brainerd woman. Katie McCormick begins 2026 with a fresh start of her own after a pardon from the state of Minnesota for a 10-year-old felony conviction. ADVERTISEMENT “I have worked so hard f... See more

BRAINERD — The recommendation of a favorite book is something that feels so personal. It’s like saying, “Here’s a piece of my heart. I hope you like it.” That’s how this last read came to me, and I’m so happy it did. ADVERTISEMENT Laurie Frankel’s “This I... See more

BRAINERD — Perhaps someday there will be a cure for epilepsy, but for now two local women are working to educate the community as much as possible on the disorder and dispel myths that still exist. Advocates as part of the Equilibrium Epilepsy Group, Barb... See more