February 10, 2016
News release from Minnesota Department of commerce http://www.mn.gov/commerce

"Minnesota solar jobs more than doubled in past two years, with bright future ahead for state’s solar industry"

"SAINT PAUL – The number of solar jobs in Minnesota more than doubled during th
e past two years and, thanks to solar-friendly state and federal policies, the job surge is expected to continue, according to the Minnesota Solar Jobs Census.

There was fog in Brainerd MN during the morning.
can see less than 1 mile at 9:23am.

Essentia Health Saint Joseph Medical Center penalized by Medicare for 2016 and 2015 for failing safety standards.
http://khn.org/news/758-hospitals-penalized-for-patient-safety-in-2016-d...

Light rain and haze
8:50am 12-10-2015 Brainerd

Fog in Brainerd MN. Could see Laurel St bridge but couldn't see Washington st in this photo.
Take extra time if driving.
(can see reflection of cameras in photo)
Photos at 10:20 and 10:28 December 6 2015
11:55am could see some of the high school

earlier The Brainerd Police reported on Facebook that they received a report of a sharp found in candy in North /Northeast Brainerd.
It was later reported by media that it was a hoax http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/11/02/brainerd-police-needle-found-in...
http://kstp.com/news/stories/s3949957.shtml

3rd annual Brainerd Walk and Wheel Event to celebrate making Brainerd more walkable and bikeable. Brainerd City Council Member Sheeler also wished that Crow Wing County (board) would be more involved in making their roads more bikeable and walkable.