Published reviews and articles

  • Weapons review - The Wake Magazine

    Although I enjoyed the pace and non-chronological structure of the narrative, Zach Cregger’s writing struck me as both very competent and unsettlingly mean spirited.

  • Movie Review: 'Longlegs' is all style, no substance

    For such a stunning audio-visual experience, "Longlegs" leaves the viewer wanting for story.

  • Movie Review: 'Twisters' is just good

    The sequel to 1996's "Twister" is, plain and simple, extremely fun.

  • Lenny the daycare dog dodges 'dangerous' designation in Brainerd

    “We did it,” Owner Patricia Davis said, through tears.

  • Brainerd Baker rises to Facebook fame

    Kaytlyn Schmeling has been shocked at the success of her cottage bakery.

  • Teens explore health careers at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center

    Central Lakes College and Essentia Health teamed up to let students going into 8th and 9th grade get a glimpse into the world of healthcare.

  • Lakes Jam returns to BIR June 26

    Besides the headliners, Tyler Hubbard, Jake Owen and Live, Lakes Jam will host a variety of country and rock artists like Chayce Beckham, Kylie Morgan and even Smash Mouth of “Shrek” soundtrack fame.

  • CatTales Books and Gifts is under new management

    While Luke Mettler isn’t convinced about the store cat angle just yet, plans for the future of CatTales do include more events in the bookstore.