Ellen Backstrom News Today

Brainerd lakes area businesses have had a heck of a time during the coronavirus pandemic with shutdowns and reopenings, but with COVID-19 vaccines now widely available — and despite rising case numbers and overwhelmed hospitals — how are small businesses doing this holiday season?

Sideshow Theatre Company has announced its 2021 Season, featuring an all-virtual line-up of entertainment. The season kicks-off this month with a one-night-only benefit screening of Sideshows 2018 hit You For Me For You, written by Mia Chung and directed by Ensemble Member Elly Green. This summer, Sideshow presents a reading of Prestons Chois new play Drive-In at the End of the World, directed by Associate Artistic Director Justin J. Sacramone and created through "The Freshness Initiative," Sid...