Conner Erickson News Today

Each week, "Flying Horse" features dozens of Central Illinois childrens thoughts and drawings on various topics. This week: If I had $100

It was one year ago that Brainerd player Conner Erickson was critically injured during the game. Quick thinking and life-saving measures on the sidelines saved him that night.

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A group that had almost their entire high school careers marred by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brainerd High School class of 2023 earned their diplomas Friday, June 2.

Some families in Minnesota know very well how dangerous football can be. Many of those Minnesotans were watching on Monday night, when Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field, because we all keep watching, and some keep playing.

The Top 10 stories of 2022 in the Brainerd lakes area cover a wide range of events, from tragedy to hope and the past and the future.

He could be seen waving out of the sunroof of their car, smiling from ear to ear as he passed by everyone who came out to support him.

BRAINERD, Minn. - Three months ago he was taken away by ambulance and on Friday he returned with a police escort. Brainerd High School football captai...

BRAINERD, Minn. - Three months ago he was taken away by ambulance and on Friday he returned with a police escort. Brainerd High School football captai...

After suffering a brain injury Sept. 9, Conner Erickson is recovering well with the help of physical and occupational therapy.