A graduation open house will be held for Janine Leino from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at her home.

Shannon Riley and Darren Maust were married Oct. 9, 2000, at the Flamingo Hilton in Las Vegas.

NOVEMBER 24 - 30 years ago (1973) - Brainerd voters will be making a decision on the old water tower next Tuesday. On the ballot is the question of whether the city should sell $65,000 worth of bonds to preserve the 54-year old landmark.

Johnson Cigar and Candy Co. on Front Street in Brainerd recently closed its doors in what the company described as a consolidation.

WALKER - Cass County Economic Development Corp. helped businesses create 360 new jobs and make $50 million in capital investment within the county the last four years, according to Board President Cy Struss.

HACKENSACK - Hackensack area residents will have an opportunity from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24 to meet the nurse practitioner, Ellen Manthe, who will work at the St. Joseph's Medical Center of Brainerd Hackensack Clinic.

Solving the problems and challenges facing rural Minnesota today presents opportunities for job creation and economic growth for rural Minnesota.

ST. PAUL - A blockbuster budget agreement for what all three sides say is record tax relief marks the beginning of the end of the session.

Jill Hollingsworth and John Bennett were married May 20, 2000, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Brainerd with Pastor Andrew Prin officiating.

Rudy Hillig will retire from the Paul Bunyan Nature Learning Center on Nov. 30.