Backus American News Today

Donald “Don” Brown, age 68, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving wife on Friday, September 23, 2022. He was born May 16, 1954, in Wayzata, MN, the youngest son of Norman and Lorraine Brown. His older brothers were Richard “Dick”, James “Jim”, and Fred. Don was fond of telling stories of their antics and I am sure, the anxiety of their parents in Golden Valley where he grew up - stories of camping, go carts, motorcycles, and any number of things that would keep a p...

Proceeds from May 13 event will go toward reducing stray animal populations through a spay and neuter program.

Event will be at the Backus American Legion.

A listing of area meetings and events in the Brainerd lakes area.

The Greatest Generation, those who fought against the Axis in World War II and made the United States much of the nation it is today, is dying.

A listing of area meetings and events in the Brainerd lakes area. Written By: Brainerd Dispatch | × Area senior dances Senior dances will be 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, at the Waukenabo Town Hall with music by Jerry B.; and 1-4 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the Deerwood Legion with music by Two For The Road. Sunday dance planned at Backus American Legion BACKUS — Monthly Sunday dances return to the Backus American Legion July 18, when Frankie Lamb’s Frankly Country Band appears from 2 to 5 p...

Pine River Area Food Shelf becoming super shelf Written By: Kathleen Stephan | Pine River-Backus Family Center Volunteer | 7:00 am, Apr. 27, 2021 × March was Minnesota FoodShare month. The Pine River Area Food Shelf received numerous donations from businesses and private donors in our community. If you sent a check for any amount, we thank you. If you put change in one of our numerous jars in the community, we thank you. Pequot Tool & Manufacturing sent a generous donation of $7,50...